Lander

Established in 1884, Lander is a small town in Wyoming with a population of little over 7,000. This village offers a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities, including hiking, horseback riding, and fishing. The Lander Children's Museum, a terrific place for youngsters 12 and under, with a variety of displays in math, science, art, music, and reading. The Lander Art Center, which hosts eight changing shows each year, is another cultural destination. Additionally, tourists can check out the Lander Historic District, which features interesting shops, the Grand Theater, and monuments like the statue of the Bucking Horse and Rider.

Northwest Wyoming's Lander offers breathtaking scenery and a wide range of outdoor pursuits. In order to scale the nearby sandstone and limestone cliffs, rock climbers frequently travel to this spotless hamlet. Off-road adventurers also come here to climb a two-track through a red dirt muck bog, and would-be cowboys and cowgirls can gather up livestock while riding a horse. Any of Lander's many hiking paths' summits will have more breathtaking views waiting for you. Mountain biking, world-class fishing, and other options are available. Visit Sinks Canyon State Park to see an underground river that flows through a limestone cavern about six miles from the city.

• Location: Wyoming