• January 1, 2025 - Updated with new information since originally published.
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1. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

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2. Old Trail Town

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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3. Cheyenne Botanic Gardens

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4. National Museum of Wildlife Art

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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5. The Historic Occidental Hotel Museum

Category: Unique Accommodations
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6. Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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7. Old Faithful Visitor Education Center

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8. Grand Targhee Ski Resort

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9. Buffalo Bill Dam

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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10. Cody Firearms Research

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11. National Historic Trails Interpretive Center

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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12. Mormon Row Historic District

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13. Fort Laramie National Historic Site

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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14. The Wyoming Dinosaur Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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15. Fossil Butte National Monument

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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16. Cody Dug Up Gun Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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17. Buffalo Bill Center of the West

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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18. Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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19. Heart Mountain Interpretive Center

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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20. University of Wyoming Geological Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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21. Trail End

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors

22. Tate Geological Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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23. Museum of the Mountain Man

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

If you want to get back to nature, few places in America are better than Wyoming. The state offers excellent hiking, stunning mountain views, and some of the best skiing in the country. Wyoming is also a great destination for people interested in discovering the spirit and the history of the Old West. Attractions include unique museums, natural hot springs, and beautiful botanic gardens. Here are the best things to do in Wyoming.

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