Thermopolis

Every Wyomingite can tell you about the quirks of their favorite small town, but it's difficult to find a town more remarkable than Thermopolis, located in Hot Springs County. What distinguishes Thermopolis? It all begins with a historic and charming downtown and only gets better from there. Pack your belongings and prepare for a road trip to one of Wyoming's hidden gems. Travel to Thermopolis, Wyoming, for a visit to one of the world's most unusual locations. This small town of about 3,000 people has so much to offer that you'll wonder why you haven't visited before. You'll notice that Thermopolis is surrounded by mountains right away.

The town is located near the northern end of Wind River Canyon, where the Wind River flows into the Bighorn River. To the northeast are the Big Horn Mountains, to the northwest are the Absaroka Mountains, to the southeast are the Bridger Mountains, and to the southwest are the Owl Creek Mountains. The cool downtown scene maintains the small-town feel while highlighting the town's charming features. The Wyoming Dinosaur Center is marked by a massive dinosaur statue. The Museum is one of the best dinosaur museums in the country, and it's one of only a few that has nearby dig sites.

Many dig sites containing over 10,000 dinosaur bones can be found within 15 minutes of the Wyoming Dinosaur Center. The only Archaeopteryx on display in North America is in the Museum, and it was discovered right here in Thermopolis. A T-Rex, a Triceratops, a few Allosaurs, and even some Stegosaurs can be seen. Anyone will enjoy this fantastic museum. Broadway is the town's main thoroughfare, and evidence of the town's history can be found everywhere.