Wyoming Itinerary Guide by Premier Travel Media

I T I N E R A R Y G U I D E

WYOMING STOPS You Might be

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Tese Cowboy State destinations are made for those chasing western wonders

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THESE ITINERARIES SHOWCASE ALL THAT WYOMING HAS TO OFFER

WELCOME

THE COWBOY STATE AWAITS WELCOME TO WYOMING

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BEHALF OF ALL OF WYOMING, it is my privilege to invite Group Travel to experience all that the Cowboy State has to offer. No state has fewer people and more room for adventure.

Some of America’s most pristine landscapes live in Wyoming, including Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park, Devils Tower and Fossil Butte National Monument, eight national forests and 12 state parks. During your travels, be sure to explore at least one of Wyoming’s 21 scenic byways while listening to its exclusive podcast – Hello WY.

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From all of us at the Wyoming O f ce of Tourism, we are delighted to welcome you to our great state. Wyoming is a place of wide-open spaces, rich history and genuine hospitality, and we can’t wait for you to experience it all. No state has fewer people and more room for adventure.

While the outdoors is notable, it is Wyoming’s pioneering spirit and deeprooted western hospitality that makes our destination truly remarkable. Wyoming is considered one of the last bastions of the West. Experience one of our famous rodeos or enjoy a chuckwagon dinner to capture that Western spirit. Our guides, ranchers, hoteliers and many others strive to make your trip safe and memorable.

Beyond iconic national parks, Wyoming is full of one-of-a-kind experiences waiting to be discovered. Walk in the footsteps of pioneers along the Oregon Trail, explore any of the 12 state parks or see ancient fossils at Fossil Butte National Monument. In 2026, Devils Tower - the very ﬁrst national monument in the United States - will celebrate its 120th anniversary. This sacred and iconic site represents both Wyoming’s natural beauty and its enduring place in American history.

Our hope is not only for you to enjoy the people and places that make Wyoming special, but for these parts of our state we hold so dear to be around for generations to come. This is why as you travel throughout our great state, we ask that you do so responsibly, keeping the health of our natural spaces, wildlife, residents and fellow travelers in mind. By working together, we can maintain Wyoming as a source of inspiration for years to come. You can learn more at wyresponsibly.com .

Of course, Wyoming is more than landscapes, it’s a way of life. Experience the pioneering spirit and authentic Western culture at a rodeo, a dude ranch or even a evening under the stars with a chuckwagon dinner. Meet the ranchers, guides, hoteliers and neighbors who will make your trip not just memorable, but truly welcoming.

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We cannot wait to welcome you. At the end of your journey, you will understand why Wyoming is such a special place for visitors and for those of us who are lucky enough to call this state home. For now, turn the page and start planning your Group Travel itinerary to Wyoming. We will be waiting.

We also invite you to travel responsibly. By protecting wildlife, respecting our natural spaces and supporting local communities, you’ll help us keep Wyoming’s treasures thriving for generations to come. Learn more at wyresponsibly.com.

We’re so glad you’re here. By the time your journey comes to an end, we hope you’ll feel the same way we do that Wyoming is a place of inspiration, connection and adventure. Until then, turn the page and start planning your group travel experience. We’ll be waiting.

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GETTING HERE AND GETTING AROUND

DRIVING INFO

For up-to-date road conditions and other transportation information, check the Wyoming Department of Transportation at wyoroads.info, or call 888-996-7623. Download the Wyoming 511 app.

FLY-IN

Nearly all Wyoming airports, including Casper (the state’s only international airport) Cheyenne, Cody, Gillette, Jackson Hole, Laramie, Riverton, Rock Springs and Sheridan offer direct flights from Denver and Salt Lake City. Jackson Hole Airport extends direct flights during the summer and ski season from Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York City (JFK), Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Seattle and Newark.

TAKE THE SCENIC ROUTE

Wyoming has 21 Scenic Byways, Scenic Highways, Scenic Backways, Historic Backways and Historic Byways. Check out these road trips. dot.state.wy.us/home/ travel/scenic_byways/wyomings-scenic-byways--backways.html

There are interactive displays, photo ops, friendly staff and more at Wyoming’s eight Welcome Centers.

BEAR RIVER STATE PARK & TRAVEL INFORMATION CENTER Evanston I-80/Exit 6

CODY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE VISITOR CENTER

Take U.S. 14/16 to Cody

JACKSON HOLE & GREATER YELLOWSTONE VISITOR CENTER I-80 Exit 104 to US-191

NORTHEAST WYOMING WELCOME CENTER

Beulah, I-90 Exit 199

PINE BLUFFS INFORMATION CENTER I-80 Exit 401

SHERIDAN WELCOME CENTER I-90 Exit 23

SOUTHEAST WYOMING WELCOME CENTER

Cheyenne I-25 Exit 4

SUMMIT INFORMATION CENTER (SEASONAL) Laramie I-80 Exit 323

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WYOMING STOPS YOU MIGHT BE MISSING

The historic Bozeman Trail passed through present day Big Horn.

From outlaw trails to canyon cruises, this roundup of Cowboy State destinations is tailormade for group travelers chasing history, adventure, and western wonders.

By Justine Leavitt

Saddle up for a true Western adventure because it’s time to explore America’s Cowboy State. Across Wyoming, wagon ruts still scar the earth, wind whistles through weathered ghost towns, and sun-bleached fences stretch toward a horizon that never seems to quit. But this isn’t just a place to admire from afar—it’s a state that begs to be ridden into, experienced together, and shared around the ﬁre at day’s end. Whether you’re a history bu f or an adventurer ready for a wild ride, these ten Wyoming bucket-list ready stops will provide a deeper look at the West.

1. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MILITARY VEHICLES DUBOIS

Find tanks among the tumbleweeds. Just outside Dubois, the National Museum of Military Vehicles stands like a fortress holding the secrets of America’s past. It houses more than 500 fully restored vehicles and thousands of personal artifacts. For groups, guided tours make it easy to delve into untold stories of heroism from WWII to Iraq. But beyond the steel and horsepower, this monument serves as a powerful reminder of courage under ﬁre and standing your ground.

2. FLAMING GORGE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA LOOP TOUR SOUTHWESTERN WYOMING

If your group is itching for a breath of fresh air, steer them south to the Flaming Gorge Loop Tour, a 100-mile ride offering memorable encounters with pronghorn antelope, wild horses, mule deer, and raptors. Here, the world opens up into wild canyons, burnt-red cli f s, and a reservoir so blue it looks photoshopped. You can cross over transcontinental railroad tracks or stop at an overlook to take a wallpaper-worthy photo. So, pack a cooler, cue up the country playlist, and roll the windows down—this is the open-road antidote to city life.

3. MUSEUM OF THE MOUNTAIN MAN PINEDALE

Pinedale’s Museum of the Mountain Man resurrects frontier life. Set on a bluff overlooking the Wind River Range, this stop pays homage to the mountain men who carved trails through unmapped territory trapping beaver, for the Fur Trading companies. Life-sized dioramas, frontier tools, and journals from legends like Jim Bridger and Jedediah Smith draw adventurers into an era when survival meant grit, guts, and rifles. For group travelers, it’s a raw and resonant window into the wild before the West was won.

4. BIGHORN CANYON & HIDDEN TREASURE CHARTERS — LOVELL

Big sky. Bigger cli f s. Bighorn Canyon is a little-known wonder straddling the Wyoming-Montana border, and it’s best experienced by boat—from a tour to a private rental. Hidden Treasure Charters o f ers private group cruises through the

“ In Wyoming, the past isn’t something you read about—it’s something you stand on, breathe in, and ride alongside.

canyon, where 1,000-foot walls from turquoise water and the only tra f c is bighorn sheep on the ridges. So, bathe in the sun and take a dip in the water. Take advantage of this pocket of peace where groups can pause, breathe, and marvel together.

5. THE BRINTON MUSEUM BIG HORN

In the shadow of the Bighorn Mountains, the Brinton Museum is a place where the beauty of the West is captured in a frame. Just o f the beaten path, it showcases Western art in its original setting. Remington and Russell share wall space with contemporary Indigenous pieces and historic leatherwork. Here, art connoisseurs can enjoy the cowboy state in a variety of mediums. And for group tours you can end the day by stretching your legs on the 620-acres of The Quarter Circle A Ranch. Big Horn art and views are breathtaking and rooted in history—just like the West itself.

Wyoming State Capitol.

Fort Laramie Natonal Historic Site.

South Pass City Historic Site.

6. SOUTH PASS CITY HISTORIC SITE — NEAR LANDER

Once a booming gold rush town, South Pass City is now a time capsule preserving the past. Yes, the miners are long gone, but their stories still crowd the dusty streets of this storied site. With more than 20 historic structures—including a saloon, hotel, and miner’s home—this city feels like the set of a Western ﬁlm. A word of advice: Time your visit for Gold Rush Days when guides dressed in 19th-century garb to lead visitors through the town’s heyday with panning demos and mock shootouts.

7. WYOMING STATE CAPITOL CHEYENNE

There’s grandeur in governance at the Wyoming State Capitol, a neoclassical stunner recently restored to its 1880s splendor. As the political hub of the ﬁrst state to recognize the inherent rights of women to vote & hold public ofce, Cheyenne is a powerful stop for groups interested in American politics and history. Guided tours explore the elegant House and Senate chambers, soaring rotunda, and rich symbolism built into every granite and sandstone detail. After the tour, groups can stroll the Capitol Complex or hop into downtown Cheyenne for frontier shops and cowboy boots.

8. FORT LARAMIE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE FORT LARAMIE

The smell of campﬁre smoke, the creak of wagon wheels—Fort Laramie lets you step into history. Once a military stronghold and a vital waystation along the Oregon Trail, this site hums the tune of tension and triumph during Westward expansion. With costumed interpreters, open barracks, and audio tours,

group visits feel less like ﬁeld trips and more like time travel. It’s a necessary stop for any itinerary aiming to trace the raw bones of the West.

9. FRONTIER AUTO MUSEUM — GILLETTE

Think Americana meets Route 66 nostalgia. Gillette's Frontier Auto Museum houses more than just vintage cars—it’s a walk through 20th-century roadside culture. Neon signs, period-perfect storefronts, antique gas pumps, and a full-scale 1950s diner transport visitors to another era. For groups, it's pure nostalgia—perfect for snapping the perfect photo, swapping stories, and reminiscing about road trips before GPS.

10. GRAND ENCAMPMENT MUSEUM ENCAMPMENT

Tucked near the Colorado border, where the mountains hem you in, Grand Encampment Museum tells a Western tale. A dozen-plus historic buildings—from a ranger station to a two-story outhouse—are stitched together by a pioneer history that lives on. Guided tours bring the copper boom era to life, but it’s the slower pace, the homegrown charm, and the wind in the cottonwoods that groups remember most.

THE LAST BEST RIDE

In Wyoming, the past isn’t something you read about—it’s something you stand on, breathe in, and ride alongside. These ten stops invite groups to slow down, saddle up, and see the West the way it was meant to be seen: with good company, open skies, and stories waiting around every bend. So, don’t waste time and book your trip to the Cowboy State.

Flaming Gorge Natonal Recreaton Area.

Devils Tower National Monument Itinerary

Explore the awe-inspiring Devils Tower National Monument, a geological marvel and sacred Native American site, along with the area’s rich history and cultural heritage.

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Devils Tower

DAY 1

Start your adventure at the Vore Bufalo Jump with a guided tour. Learn the story of the site’s discovery and its signiﬁcant scientiﬁc, educational and cultural programs. The Northeast Wyoming Welcome Center is just a few miles away and well worth the stop. The drive to charming Sundance is 20-minutes. Enjoy lunch on your own before the Crook County Museum & 1875 Gallery. The history of the area is displayed with more that 700 artifacts and exhibits, including the only known trial of Harry Longabaugh, who the world would come to know as the Sundance Kid.

Plan for a 35-mile drive to Moorcroft and the West Texas Trail Museum. True West Magazine rated West Texas Trail Museum one of the Top 6 Cowboys, Cattle and Ranching museums in the United States. Here you’ll ﬁnd both a large and authentic collection of artifacts and exhibits from the West Texas cattle drive and the Old West.

Depart for the short drive to Gillette and check in at your accommodations for the next two nights.

DAY 2

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before departing to the Frontier Auto Museum, a must-see slice of Americana.

It’s on to Devils Tower National Monument, America’s ﬁrst National Monument will celebrate its 120th Anniversary September 2026. The drive is 65 miles.

Before arriving, you will likely see this geological wonder as it stands 1,267 feet above the nearby Belle Fourche River.

The Devils Tower National Monument Visitors Center, a plain log cabin was constructed in the 1930s. Take time to explore the small displays and exhibits focusing on Native America history in the area. Nearby, The Wind Circle, a 12-foot sculpture at the tower’s base.

The Tower Trail is a 1.3-mile paved loop at the base of Devils Tower. At about 1.5-miles, the Valley View Trail Loop shows of the striking scenery of the legendary Devils Tower. The intermediate level Joyner Ridge Trail and Red Beds Loop Trail feature outstanding views of Devils Tower and the surrounding landscape. Not to be missed is the South Side Trail. This easy walk connects other spots in the park and takes visitors through Prairie Dog Town. About 600 of these adorable critters call this 40-acre grassland home.

Depart for Hulett and the Hulett Museum and Art Gallery. This new museum and gallery have a mission to collect and preserve the history and culture of northeastern Wyoming. Art in a variety of styles is a nice accent throughout the museum. Larger groups may want to divide and rotate through the museum, Rogues Studio and Gallery or 307 Mercantile.

Dinner tonight is at the 77 Steakhouse & Saloon. Located at The Golf Club at Devils Tower the restaurant ofers upscale American cuisine in a relaxed, rustic setting.

DAY 3

Savor breakfast at your hotel before checkout and departure for the guided Durham Bison Ranch Tour. Learn how the 55,000acre ranch holistically manages the 3,000 head herd, while maintaining the land they live on. Tours can be scheduled through the Gillette Visitor Center. It’s on to Big Horn and The Brinton Museum.

The Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Building houses

The Brinton Museum’s extensive Western and American Indian Art collections in the Rocky Mountain West. Bradford Brinton began in the early 1900s with an eclectic collection of his favorite artists including Thomas Moran, Hans Kleiber, Bill Gollings, Frederic Remington and others.

The Brinton Bistro is located on the third ﬂoor of the Forrest E. Mars Building with dramatic views of the Bighorn Mountains. The lunch menu is delightful.

The Quarter Circle A Ranch is where The Brinton Museum is located and there are additional tour options available. There are regularly scheduled Ranch House Tours, Ranch House & Grounds Tours and Leather Shop Tours. There is a charge for each tour. Breathtaking views await visitors on the Nature Trails.

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Brinton Museum

Crook County Museum

Experience Nature in Cody Yellowstone

HIGHLIGHTS

For generations, Cody Yellowstone has drawn people together, starting with the wildlife that first roamed its open spaces. Over time, Native Americans, explorers, and settlers made their mark here, followed by William F. “Bufalo Bill” Cody, whose adventurous spirit helped shape the region’s identity. Today, visitors will find both his legacy and the stunning natural beauty that continues to define the area.

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Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours