Sheridan Wyoming
Sharing the West with All the Rest

Sheridan County, Wyoming enjoys sharing its pioneer history and natural abundance with international travelers. Ranching and sheepherding traditions here are reflected in the area's annual events. Cowpokes rodeo-up while sheep folks train herding dogs for the Cutting Classic. Ever-growing artist and retirement communities promote Wyo Theater events and others entertains audiences in the intimate Carriage House theater.

Lettin' Loose!

Once summer arrives, things really heat up! Baseball fans shake the stands, hotrods roar around the track, and parades pack downtown streets. First the cool Karz Rod Run; then, after the Equestrian Center's big fourth of July bash, the Sheridan-WYO Rodeo parade kicks off with wildly popular bed races down Main Street. Hot on the heels of rodeo week is the no-holds-barred chili cookoff.

The Big Horn Mountains are Sheridan's all-season playground, offering skiing, snowmobiling, fishing, camping, hiking, and mountain biking. The Queen of England picks Sheridan's blue ribbon trout streams for fishing getaways; and many American presidents have fly-fishing poles from a Sheridan outfitter.

Spectators enjoy Sunday afternoon polo; and five golf courses are within 35 miles. Kendrick City Park, just below famous Kendrick Mansion Museum, has picnic places, playgrounds, and sunup-to-sundown pool play. Crowds gather at the band shell every Tuesday night for free Concerts in the Park.

Living Americana

Americana is alive and well in livable Sheridan. Main street's diner collects autographs on its walls and spins jukebox tunes for a quarter. Trolleys clang down main street with waving tourists hearing tales of Sheridan's first ranchers and famous characters, including Buffalo Bill Cody. Starry evenings find families and teens parked at the drive-in picture show.

National Historic places welcome visitors at both ends of the interstate. The glass front elevator ride to the top of Mill Inn gives sightseers a great view of the local scenery. Bill Cody's favorite saloon still serves up interest in the Historic Sheridan Inn near the old train depot. The Inn's new roof repairs were paid for by locals who bought and autographed "time capsule" shingles before they were laid.

Sheridan offers a full range of lodging options, from camping under the stars to four-star hotel suites. Bed-and-breakfasts and guest ranches are great places to get to know local folks and their hard-working lifestyle.

Visitors are always impressed with this rural area's culinary charm and talent. Diners get full fare -- from the fast food gamut to gourmet restaurants, including a nationally acclaimed eatery in nearby Story.

Sheridan's hilltop visitors center is a lovely picnic place with a view and offers playgrounds, pet exercise areas, and plenty of helpful handouts.