Wyoming roadside attractions

Wyoming stops for the weirdest part of the drive.

Ten route-ready attractions in Wyoming—built for photo breaks, article ideas, state guides, and detours that give travelers something to talk about.

10 stopsMountain West region9 attraction types
2Western
1Worlds Largest
1Natural Oddity
1Photo Op
At-a-glance

Plan the quick stop before the big stop.

Use this page to add character to a longer route. Pick one or two stops that fit your direction of travel, then confirm hours, access, and conditions before going.

AttractionCityTypeBest use
World's Largest Mineral Hot SpringThermopolisWorlds LargestEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
Devils Tower National MonumentDevils TowerNatural OddityEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
Antler ArchesJacksonPhoto OpEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
Virginian HotelMedicine BowWesternEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
Old Trail TownCodyWesternEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
America's smallest town legacyBufordWeird TownEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
Ames MonumentLaramieWeird ArchitectureEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
Oregon Trail RutsGuernseyHistoric LandmarkEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
Big Boots public artCheyennePublic ArtEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
Jackalope SquareDouglasCryptidEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
The list

Wyoming roadside attraction picks.

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Thermopolis · Worlds Largest

World's Largest Mineral Hot Spring

A bragging-rights roadside stop in Thermopolis built for travelers who love 'world's largest' photo ops.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: World's Largest Mineral Hot Spring Thermopolis Wyoming

Devils Tower · Natural Oddity

Devils Tower National Monument

A strange or dramatic natural stop near Devils Tower that gives a road trip a dose of scenery and surprise.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Devils Tower National Monument Devils Tower Wyoming

Jackson · Photo Op

Antler Arches

An offbeat road-trip stop in Jackson that gives travelers a quick, memorable detour.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Antler Arches Jackson Wyoming

Medicine Bow · Western

Virginian Hotel

An offbeat road-trip stop in Medicine Bow that gives travelers a quick, memorable detour.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Virginian Hotel Medicine Bow Wyoming

Cody · Western

Old Trail Town

An offbeat road-trip stop in Cody that gives travelers a quick, memorable detour.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Old Trail Town Cody Wyoming

Buford · Weird Town

America's smallest town legacy

An offbeat road-trip stop in Buford that gives travelers a quick, memorable detour.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: America's smallest town legacy Buford Wyoming

Laramie · Weird Architecture

Ames Monument

An unusual building or built environment in Laramie that is worth slowing down to see.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Ames Monument Laramie Wyoming

Guernsey · Historic Landmark

Oregon Trail Ruts

A history-rich stop in Guernsey that adds depth and context to a state-by-state road trip.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Oregon Trail Ruts Guernsey Wyoming

Cheyenne · Public Art

Big Boots public art

An offbeat road-trip stop in Cheyenne that gives travelers a quick, memorable detour.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Big Boots public art Cheyenne Wyoming

Douglas · Cryptid

Jackalope Square

A strange-lore stop in Douglas for travelers who like monsters, mysteries, and local legends.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Jackalope Square Douglas Wyoming

Article angle

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