Top 10 Attractions in Wyoming

From a world-famous geyser to a fascinating capital city, here are the Top 10 Wyoming attractions.

1. Yellowstone - Old Faithful
   One of the premier attractions of Yellowstone National Park, you’ll recognize Old Faithful when it shoots its watery height into the air. Old Faithful is known by that name because of its dependability for shooting columns of water up to a height of 115-165 feet in a timely manner. While the geyser has become slightly erratic in its behaviors, it still has something to say, and eruptions occur every half hour to two hours.
   
   
2. Medicine Bow Mountains
   W. of Laramie
   You’ll see the peaks of the Medicine Bow Mountains rising majestically from the Wyoming landscape, and you’ll know exactly why the Native Americans who once dwelt within the area designated it as one of the earth’s most sacred grounds. Enjoy popular winter sports of the mountains’ slopes, such as skiing, sledding, and snowshoeing, especially if you’re in the vicinity of the Snowy Range.
   
   
3. Grand Teton National Park
   Moose, WY   83012
   

   Come to Wyoming to view the gorgeous flatlands and snow-capped mountains which make the Western frontier such a famously beautiful region of America. Located just a few miles south of famed Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park is much less frequented than its acclaimed counterpart, yet retains all the natural beauty that Yellowstone has to offer.

4. Independence Rock State Historic Site
   Rising imperiously above the Sweetwater River, you’ll find the monolithic Independence Rock which is so familiar to the lore of the westward pioneer movement. A landmark on the pioneer trails, the settlers coming through the area made a tradition of carving their names in the giant rock, and now, almost 150 years later, modern guests can treat themselves to a delightful view into history.
   
   
5. Yellowstone - Mammoth Hot Springs
   Is your skin seeking rejuvenation, or does your spirit just need a day spent in the relaxing warmth of a gorgeous, steamy hot springs? Now you can get the ultimate in hot springs experiences at Mammoth Hot Springs, which have formed magnificent sinter terraces and range in temperature from 64 degrees to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Treat yourself to nature’s version of the modern spa.
   
   
6. Yellowstone - Upper Geyser Basin
   Yellowstone National Park is so famous for its geysers, which blast into the air at periodic intervals, often unpredictably, eschewing steam and boiling-hot water from the depths of the earth. The Upper Geyser Basin in the park is where you’ll witness most of this fascinating geological activity, as it is home to the most geyser action not only in the park, but the nation itself.
   
   
7. Cheyenne
   The capital of the state of Wyoming was named after the Cheyenne Indians; incidentally, it was founded in 1867 as a station for the Union Pacific Railroad back when the state of Wyoming wasn’t a state, but a mere territory which lay mostly uncharted. Historically rich, the cultural gems you’ll find in Cheyenne will give you an insightful glimpse into the pioneering past of our country.
   
   
8. Bighorn Mountains
   Northern Wyoming
   Some of the most majestic mountains in the world, these mountains were named for the Bighorn sheep which graze through its rocky slopes. At the bottom of the mountain, awe-inspiring scenery will touch you as you look onward at the striking rise of the mountainside. At the top of the mountains, plenty of hiking, picnicking, and some of the most beautiful vistas in Wyoming await you.
   
   
9. Yellowstone - Lower Geyser Basin
   Some of the most fascinating geological features in all of Wyoming can be found in Yellowstone National Park, and guests who visit the park’s Lower Geyser Basin are sure to agree with that statement. See the action of the underearth in fully display above-ground, where waters and other earthly substances make their way to the surface in the basin. Lush wildlife including bison and deer also attract many naturalists to the basin.
   
   
10. Yellowstone - Norris Geyser Basin
    In the park’s Norris Geyser Basin, you’ll be able to treat yourself to a geyser which erupts every hour, spewing its boiling-hot liquid contents up to a dazzling height of 425 feet. After witnessing this geological feat, head to the Norris Museum, where the earthly operations behind the phenomena of geysers is vividly explained.
    
    

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