Sheridan, Wyoming – Voted the Original #1 Western Town in America!
If you like cowboys, rodeos and the wild wild west – then read on about the Top 10 Highlights in Sheridan, Wyoming, where the West still exists today – and where the cowboys work and play!
1) Explore Western Museums and Mansion
Don King’s Western Museum, Trail End State Historic Site’s ranching heritage, Bradford Brinton Memorial & Museum famous western art, and Sheridan County Museum |
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2) Tour Historic Main Street
Explore the West’s architectural past via the historic downtown walking or trolley tours and the unique specialty, western, and art shops – home to over 30 buildings on the National Register |
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3) Discover Native Indian Wars
Relive war history surrounding Sheridan at Little Bighorn Battlefield, Fort Phil Kearny – home of Bozeman Trail Days, Fetterman Massacre, Rosebud and Connor Fights |
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4) Let’s Rodeo
Rodeo events all summer, featuring the Sheridan WYO PRCA Rodeo week, Don King Days Old West Rodeo, cowgirls and county rodeos, youth and college rodeos, and team roping competitions |
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5) Watch Polo
Stamp divots, bring a picnic, and enjoy the outdoors, along with talented athletes and horses from around the country – making this fast-paced game entertaining from start to finish |
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6) Golf Capital of Wyoming
Championship golf on four gorgeous mountain-view courses’ 81 holes, all within 35 mile radius: The Powder Horn, Kendrick Golf Course, Sheridan Country Club, Buffalo Golf Course |
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7) Experience Big Horn Mountain Recreation
Paradise for fly fishing, hunting, hiking, biking, camping, boating, rock climbing, hang gliding, wild flower/wildlife viewing & photography, snowmobiling, cross-country and downhill skiing |
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8) Visit Buffalo Bill’s Home
Take a tour of the Historic Sheridan Inn where Buffalo Bill auditioned acts for his Wild West Show. Home of Buffalo Bill Days Wild West Show, cultural festivals, and resident ghosts |
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9) Enjoy Parks And Walking Paths
View live elk, buffalo or concerts in Kendrick Park. Enjoy the fountain or labyrinth at Whitney Commons Park, walk or bike along community-wide pathways, or ice skate at the park |
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10) Participate In the Arts
Enjoy plays at the WYO or Carriage House Theaters. Visit art exhibits at Ucross Foundation, Bradford Brinton Museum & Museum and galleries, showcasing hundreds of talented artisans |
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So, “Come Stay Where Cowboys work and play!”
Explore our 6 individual self-guided tours and experiences a’plenty.
For more info, please visit: www.sheridanwyoming.org