Wyoming Official Travelers Journal 2008 - (Page 58) CENTRAL GLENDO HISTORICAL MUSEUM 204 S. Yellowstone Hwy., Glendo 82213 307.735.4242 www.wyoparks.state.wy.us/GLslide.htm Free. Mon.–Fri. 8am–noon, 1–4pm. The museum’s exhibits include paleontology, Native American artifacts and the general history of the area. 506 W. Birch St., Glenrock 82637 307.436.2667 • www.paleon.org Numerous Wyoming dinosaurs such as Triceratops and T-Rex. Visitors can visit the preparation lab to see the fossils being prepared. Day digs and week-long field excursions are available. Hwy. 317 (just off Hwy. 26), Guernsey 82214 307.836.2900 • www.wyoparks.state.wy.us Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the depression and now interprets the history of the Corps and Guernsey State Park. Summer hours are 10am–6pm. 495 Main St., Torrington 82240 307.532.5612 • www.city-of-torrington.org The museum houses memorabilia of the period, a 1910 shack built Ben Trout, the Yoder House collection, Midway School, Union Pacific Gallery and Transportation Building for railroad and transportation. 1601 16th St., Wheatland 82201 307.322.2052 Exhibits display the history of the Laramie Peak area. Open third Mon. of May–second week of Sept.; Mon.– Fri. 10am– 5pm.; Sat. 10am–3pm. Closed holidays. TATE GEOLOGICAL MUSEUM 125 College Dr., Casper 82601 307.268.2447 • www.caspercollege.edu/tate Located on the Casper College Campus, this museum has geological and mineralogical specimens and dinosaur fossil exhibits as well as currently engaging in several digs in Wyoming. 125 College Dr., Casper 82601 307.268.2687 www.caspercollege.edu/lifescience/werner Located just a short walk from Casper College’s campus, a valuable and interesting resource available to all. The museum provides quality education experiences for students and the general public. 2308 U.S. Hwy. 26, Lingle 82223 307.837.3052 Interpretive exhibits include archaeology, the Cheyenne-Deadwood Stage route, mining, the Texas Trail, Emigrant Trail, Spanish diggings and paleontology artifacts. Guided tours available. 400 W. Center St., Douglas 82633 307.358.9288 • wyoparks.state.wy.us The museum collects, interprets and displays historical and cultural materials related to the westward expansion and to Wyoming pioneers in the particular. A AAA Star Attraction. Free admission. Sightseeing Tours SELF-GUIDED HISTORIC LOOP TOURS 350 W. 21st Ave., Torrington 82240 307.532.3879 • www.goshencountychamber.com Self-guided tours through Torrington. 4486 Moonbeam Rd., Casper 82604 307.577.1226 • www.usatouring.com Specializing in local trail history and western events. Have database of many presenters, performers and speakers. GLENROCK PALEONTOLOGICAL MUSEUM WERNER WILDLIFE MUSEUM YOUR RIDE ADVENTURES WEST TOURS GUERNSEY STATE PARK MUSEUM Theater & Performing Arts WYOMING SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 111 W. Second St., Ste. 103, Casper 82601 307.266.1478 • www.wyomingsymphony.org Bringing art to Wyoming this summer, at the Wheatland Sentential on July 16. The Symphony at the ballpark concert on Aug. 19. 126 E. 20th Ave., Torrington 82240 307.532.2226 • www.msmtheatres.com Established in 1927. WESTERN HISTORY CENTER HOMESTEADER MUSEUM WYOMING PIONEER MEMORIAL MUSEUM WYOMING THEATRE TWO Walking Tours PAINTED PAST ENTERPRISES 232 E. Second St., Casper 82601 307.267.7243 • www.paintedpast.org Living History candlelight guided walking tours, with professional actors in authentic costume depicting characters of Casper’s past. Four tours to choose from. LARAMIE PEAK MUSEUM MORMON HANDCART HISTORIC SITES IN WYOMING 47600 W. U.S. Hwy. 220, Alcova 82620 307.328.2953 • www.handcarttreks.com Adjacent to Devils Gate. Visitor center open year ‘round. Free admission. NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAILS INTERPRETIVE CENTER Only in Wyoming Our Historic Hotels The state’s rich Western heritage comes to life in these painstakingly restored places of lodging. Rest your head, enjoy worldclass amenities and become a part of Wyoming history. The Old Faithful Inn Yellowstone National Park 1501 N. Poplar St., Casper 82601 307.261.7700 • www.wy.blm.gov/nhtic Interactive exhibits and a multimedia presentation bring western history to life. Come learn the tales of those who traveled the Oregon, Mormon, California and Pony Express trails during the 1800s. Hotel Higgins Glenrock Constructed during the oil boom of 19161917, Hotel Higgins now serrves as a quaint reminder of Glenrock’s early expansion. The Wort Hotel Jackson Hole The legendary hotel’s rich history shares its roots with bustling downtown Jackson and the natural beauty of Wyoming. The Historic Virginian Hotel Medicine Bow NICOLAYSEN ART MUSEUM AND DISCOVERY CENTER 400 E. Collins Dr., Casper 82601 307.235.5247 • www.thenic.org A contemporary art museum bringing visual arts to children and adults of all ages. Interactive Discovery Center and exhibitions. Open Tue.–Sat., 10am–5pm, Sun., 12pm–4pm., closed Mon. 531 1/2 Peake St., Midwest 82643 307.437.6633 • wyshs.org/mus-saltcreek.htm Open by appointment. Permanent exhibits include a furnished doctor’s office that was in use from 1925– 1937, schoolroom, kitchen, dining room, barbershop and many household artifacts. 3960 S. Poplar St., Sunrise Center, Casper 82601 307.473.9663 (ZONE) • www.thesciencezone.org Open for public and group tours throughout the summer. A great place to get out of the heat and discover science. The Zone also offers a variety of exciting summer camps. 322 S. Main St., Lusk 82225 307.334.3444 • www.luskmuseum.org Proudly features a stage used on the famed Cheyenne-Black Hills Stage Line. A collection of buggies, relics, an old storefront, schoolhouse and much more. Located within short viewing distance of its namesake geyser, this one-of-a-kind National Historic Landmark is one of the state’s most popular attractions. The Occidental Hotel Buffalo Visitors looking for the real Wild West have come to the right place: among its famed lodgers were Butch Cassidy, Calamity Jane and Buffalo Bill Cody. The Plains Hotel Cheyenne Built during Cheyenne’s “Golden Age” in the early 20th century, the Plains was the hotel of choice for the West’s captains of industry. The Irma Hotel Cody Town father Buffalo Bill Cody, using funds from his wildly popular traveling roadshow, built what is now considered “a living museum of the Old West.” SALT CREEK OIL MUSEUM Named after Owen Wister’s 1902 novel, the 100-year-old Virginian was the prime gathering place for travelers from Denver and Salt Lake City. The Wolf Hotel Saratoga German immigrant Frederick Wolf built the hotel for a mere $6,000, but to this day, it has offered the best in genuine Western hospitality. Photo: Irma Hotel ©Jeff Vanuga SCIENCE ZONE, INC. STAGECOACH MUSEUM 58 Wyoming Official Travelers Journal
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