Planning your dream Wyoming vacation? From Old Faithful eruptions and Grand Teton peaks to cowboy culture and rodeos, this guide outlines the perfect Wyoming itinerary.
These easy-to-use and curated itineraries help you experience the best things to do in Wyoming including America’s first national park, alpine lakes, wild mustangs, and historic frontier towns for the ultimate vacation or trip.
- Yellowstone National Park: America’s first national park is a geothermal wonderland of geysers, wildlife, and epic wilderness.
- Grand Teton National Park: Towering peaks, alpine lakes, and picture-perfect hiking trails—Teton country is pure mountain magic.
- Jackson (Jackson Hole): A chic-meets-rustic western town with luxury lodges, cowboy bars, ski slopes, and Tetons out your window.
- Cheyenne: The state capital and cowboy central—come for rodeos, frontier history, and big Western energy.
- Cody: Founded by Buffalo Bill and packed with Old West flair—don’t miss the nightly rodeo or the world-class museum complex.
- Laramie: A vibrant college town with railroad roots, mountain views, and a strong dose of Wild West spirit.
- Sheridan: A charming town at the base of the Bighorns with cowboy culture, historic inns, and a growing arts scene.
- Thermopolis: Soak in the world’s largest mineral hot spring and explore quirky museums in this laid-back little town.
- Casper: A central hub with pioneer history, fly fishing, and easy access to both prairie and peaks.
- Devils Tower: An awe-inspiring natural monolith and sacred Native site—great for climbing, camping, and stargazing.
- Buffalo: Old West charm meets Bighorn beauty in this scenic stop along the Cloud Peak Scenic Byway.
- Dubois: A true western outpost with log cabins, mountain trails, and a cowboy-meets-artist vibe under wide-open skies.
📅 Wyoming Calendar
- Cody Ice Festival (February, Cody): Ice climbing competitions, clinics, and outdoor winter fun
- Jackson Hole WinterFest (February, Jackson): Dog sled races, ski events, and torchlight parades
- Rendezvous Festival (March, Jackson Hole): Live music and spring skiing party
- Wind River Wild Horse Tours (May–September, Rock Springs area): View herds of wild mustangs in open terrain
- Wild West Spectacular Musical (Summer months, Cody): A theatrical tribute to Buffalo Bill’s life and legend
- Cody Stampede Rodeo (July 1–4, Cody): One of the top rodeos in the country — parades, rodeo events, and fireworks
- Cheyenne Frontier Days (Late July, Cheyenne): The world’s largest outdoor rodeo and Western celebration
- Grand Teton Music Festival (July–August, Jackson Hole): Orchestras and chamber music in a stunning setting
- Wyoming State Fair (August, Douglas): Carnival rides, rodeos, and 4-H competitions
- Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale (September, Cody): Western fine art auctions, exhibits, and live artist demos
- Fall Foliage Season (Late September–Early October, Wind River & Tetons): Golden aspens and alpine reflections
- Old West Days (October, Jackson): Parades, shootouts, and cowboy poetry
- Cody Christmas Stroll (December, Cody): Holiday lights, horse-drawn carriage rides, and festive shopping downtown
- Holiday Nights at the Elk Refuge (December, Jackson): Lighted wagon rides and festive wildlife tours