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Sheridan County Is Packed With Outdoor Recreation Activities
Outdoor enthusiasts have a lot to be thankful for in Sheridan County. The area is teeming with recreation opportunities, from hunting and fishing to rock climbing and golf.
Big Horn Mountains and Bighorn National Forest
Sheridan County is located at the foot of the scenic Big Horn Mountains and close to the Bighorn National Forest, which spans more than one million acres and offers more than 30 campgrounds, picnic areas, two visitor centers, ski areas, lodges, lakes, scenic byways and more... Read More »
Sheridan County Museums, Arts and Festivals Intrigue Visitors
To get a feel for Sheridan County’s culture and history, climb aboard Sheridan’s Historic Downtown Trolley, which departs from the Visitors Information Center on East Fifth Street. The city’s two historic trolleys are motorized replicas of the electric trolleys that operated on city streets between 1911 and 1926, and they take visitors to Sheridan's star attractions for just $1 per ride.
Sheridan County Museums and Historic Sites
Experience “how the West was won”... Read More »
Sheridan County Is Packed With Outdoor Recreation Activities
Outdoor enthusiasts have a lot to be thankful for in Sheridan County. The area is teeming with recreation opportunities, from hunting and fishing to rock climbing and golf.
Big Horn Mountains and Bighorn National Forest
Sheridan County is located at the foot of the scenic Big Horn Mountains and close to the Bighorn National Forest, which spans more than one million acres and offers more than 30 campgrounds, picnic areas, two visitor centers, ski areas, lodges, lakes, scenic byways and more... Read More »
Sheridan Restaurants Offer Fine Dining, Western Fare and Health Food
Dining out in Sheridan County can be many things, but to put it simply, it’s delicious. The area has an enticing mix of long-standing restaurants loved by the locals, several bar and grills, and fine dining establishments.
Sheridan County’s Landmark Restaurants
Stop in the historic PO News & Flagstaff Café in Sheridan for a homemade lunch in an old newsstand and (smoke-free) cigar shop. The café is full of character, with original handmade cabinets and tin-stamped ceilings, and... Read More »
Bike Around the Bighorn Mountains in Sheridan, WY
Wyoming is full of those natural wonders that make sight seeing worth the effort, and little Sheridan is no exception. With a location at the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains and plenty of trails that wind through it, the city is hard for bikers to beat. Try the Tongue River trail – which winds through the Tongue River Canyon and has an elevation drop of more than 4,000 feet – to catch the sights without missing the action.
Distance: 11 miles
Difficulty: Moderate to hard
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Wyoming's Oldest Bar Is Alive and Well
Since 1882, the Bozeman Trail Inn in Big Horn has operated as the Sheridan area’s premier watering hole.
Inside, customers can enjoy top-shelf alcohol and a beer selection that changes with the season. The tin-roofed, wood-slatted building contains a fireplace and a pool table and seats 176 customers inside. Another 80 can sit outside during the summer, making the bar ideal for gatherings large and small.
“We have a broad range of customers,” says owner Clint Sheperd. “... Read More »
Rodeo a Go in Sheridan, WY
In 1931, a group of local citizens decided to put on a rodeo and it's a become a big deal.
Now, more than 80 years later, the Sheridan WYO Rodeo is one of the premier Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association extravaganzas in America. The Sheridan WYO Rodeo always plays to sellout crowds at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds, and a fourth performance was added in 2010 to accommodate the demand for more action. Each July, Sheridan... Read More »
Sheridan County Arts Scene Remains Robust
Residents of Sheridan County have always supported the arts, but why?
Ken Schuster, director and chief curator of the Bradford Brinton Memorial & Museum, says Sheridan County has always had a well-to-do, educated population that helps fund the arts.
“Early on, this area was inhabited by British and Scottish ranchers who brought their long-standing appreciation of the arts from the United Kingdom to Sheridan County,” he says. “Our arts appreciation today is just as healthy... Read More »
Get Active in Sheridan, WY
Kendrick Park is a family favorite for outdoor fun, with picnic areas, a swimming pool, tennis courts and a large children’s playground.
Kendrick Park also has a band shell, where Sheridan’s summer musical series Concerts in the Park is held. Don’t miss the adjacent wildlife viewing area, which is home to a small herd of buffalo and elk.
The Sheridan Recreation District is another local gem, offering organized youth sports such as baseball, softball, swim lessons,... Read More »
Wyoming Theater Enriches Cultural Environment
It started in 1923 as the Lotus, a vaudeville theater.
Today, the Wyoming Theater hosts about 25 live performances each year during its season that runs from September to May. The 2008-09 season includes performances from country music star Hal Ketchum as well as the Vienna Boys’ Choir.
The theater closed its doors in 1982 but reopened in 1989 after a complete renovation. Wyoming Theater today is commonly referred to as “The WYO.” Read More »
Fun Things To Do in Sheridan, WY
It's hard to imagine running out of activities in Sheridan; from rodeos to historic homes to delicious eateries, there truly is something for everyone to enjoy.
1. Saddle up for Sheridan WYO Rodeo Week, which takes place every summer.
2. Take in the great outdoors in the Big Horn Mountains and Bighorn National Forest.
3. Stroll through the Historic Main Street District and check out the shops along the way.
4. Enjoy a drink at the Mint Bar, which has been in downtown Sheridan since 1907.
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Golf in Sheridan, WY Is a Driving Force
The club scene in Sheridan includes three excellent golf courses – two public and one private, and one of the public courses is 27 holes. Here is some background on the three destinations:
Kendrick Golf Course
KGC is a municipal course owned and operated by the City of Sheridan. The 18-hole expanse is a par 72 stretching 6,677 yards, with a couple of difficult par fives serving as the course's signature holes. Greens fees at Kendrick Golf Course are $24 for nine holes with a cart, and $40... Read More »
Fishing, Hiking, Team Sports: Sheridan Has it All
Sheridan is a slice of paradise, with plenty of room for nature-lovers to enjoy their favorite activities in an unspoiled environment.
Ranked third on Outdoor Life magazine’s 2008 list of towns for those who love the outdoors, Sheridan provides spectacular options.
Roger Miller, owner of the Fly Shop of the Big Horns, has lived in the area for 30 years.
“There is great rock climbing here and beautiful canyons to go into,” Miller says. “We have more than 200 lakes and... Read More »
Great Meals Served Here Mornings, Noon and Night
The tastes of Sheridan can be defined as bold flavors in warm, quaint settings, making three square meals a testament to comfort.
Breakfast
An onrush of aromas, including locally roasted coffee and fresh-baked cobblers, greets you at the door of the P.O. News Building, the historic newsstand and cigar shop that houses the Flagstaff Café, where a brunch-style breakfast is served all day, every day.
Though the café is known for its creamy biscuits and gravy, the real gem is the behemoth breakfast... Read More »
