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Thermopolis

Thermopolis is a town built around hot water. Steam rises from the mineral terraces at Hot Springs State Park, and the Bighorn River runs past. You can soak in the pools or cross the river on a swinging bridge.

Recommendations

Landmark4.7/5

Hot Springs State Park

This Wyoming state park pairs mineral hot springs with a bison pasture. A suspension bridge crosses the grounds above the steaming water.

Culture4.7/5

Wyoming Dinosaur Center

This Wyoming museum displays dinosaur fossils excavated nearby, including real bones alongside replicas. A window lets you watch workers cleaning fossils in the lab.

Shop4.7/5

Wind River Canyon Whitewater & Fly Fishing

Thermopolis rafting outfitter runs trips through Wind River Canyon’s rapids. One guide spotted a bear on the cliffs.

Culture4.8/5

Hot Springs County Museum

Landmark4.7/5

Hot Springs State Park Bath House

Mineral pools fill this Thermopolis bathhouse, with indoor and outdoor pools at different temperatures. The water carries a strong eggy sulfur smell.

Eat$$$4.5/5

One Eyed Buffalo Brewing Company

Eat$$4.3/5

Los Cabos

Cafe$$$4.6/5

Black Bear Cafe

Cafe$$$4.6/5

Dairyland & Hot City Coffee

Stays

Stay3.6/5

Best Western Plus Plaza Hotel

Best Western Plus Plaza Hotel in Thermopolis offers family rooms with air-conditioning, bathrobes, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, refrigerators, work desks, and microwaves. Each room includes a fireplace and sofa bed for added comfort. Guests can enjoy a hot spring bath, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, and hot tub. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, ensuring connectivity. The hotel provides a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, daily housekeeping, business area, outdoor seating, picnic area, children's playground, luggage storage, and express check-in and check-out. Located 2.4 km from Wyoming Gardens RV Park, 3.4 km from Fountain Of Youth RV Park, 5 km from Wind River Canyon, and 9 km from Wind River Canyon. Central Wyoming Regional Airport is 97 km away. Guests appreciate the history, culture, hot tub, and convenient location.

Stay4.5/5

Paintbrush Inn

Stay3.6/5

Quality Inn Thermopolis near Hot Springs

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Wind River Via Ferrata and Sport Climbing

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