Highest-rated free things to do in Wyoming, according to Tripadvisor
Highest-rated free things to do in Wyoming, according to Tripadvisor
It is incredibly expensive to be an American. While workers in the United States have seen an 80% increase in wages over the past 50 years, those gains haven't caught up with the ever-growing cost of living, according to a 2024 report from Consumer Affairs. Between 1970 and 2022, the national consumer price index increased by over 500%, while wages only grew by 80%.
That imbalance has put a huge strain on the average American. The number of cost-burdened households in the U.S. reached an 11-year record in 2022, according to an analysis of Census Bureau data by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies. In June 2024, Redfin reported that the median U.S. home sale price hit an all-time high of $394,000.
It's no wonder that maintaining savings, paying down debts and mortgages, and regular expenses are taking precedence over vacations. But not everything that's enjoyable has to come at a high price. In fact, there's a roster of completely free things to do in Wyoming.
Think about the most common items on a vacation getaway itinerary: sightseeing, touring landmarks, or completing a nature walk. Or, maybe you're just aiming to relax and want some peace and quiet. Whether you're a history buff or aching to dip your toes in some cool water, you can find all this and more without swiping your credit card or crossing state lines.
To help you find your next free activity, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated free things to do in Wyoming using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of June 12, 2024.
Read on to start planning a weekend of free fun near you!
#30. Shell Falls
- Rating: 4.5/5 (233 reviews)
- Address: U.S. 14, Bighorn National Forest U.S. 14, about 11 miles east of Shell, WY, and one mile west of sate road 274 Sheridan, Wyoming
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#29. Tate Geological Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (166 reviews)
- Address: 124 College Drive Casper, Wyoming
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#28. Snowy Range Scenic Byway
- Rating: 5/5 (177 reviews)
- Address: Hwy 130 Medicine Bow National Forest Centennial, Wyoming
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#27. Upper Falls
- Rating: 4.5/5 (327 reviews)
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#26. Happy Jack Road
- Rating: 4.5/5 (139 reviews)
- Address: Cheyenne, Wyoming
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#25. Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center in Moose
- Rating: 4.5/5 (573 reviews)
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#24. Midway Geyser Basin
- Rating: 4.5/5 (602 reviews)
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#23. Cheyenne Big Boots
- Rating: 4.5/5 (159 reviews)
- Address: 121 West 15th St. Suite 202 Cheyenne, Wyoming
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#22. Mount Washburn
- Rating: 4.5/5 (423 reviews)
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#21. Biscuit Basin
- Rating: 4.5/5 (463 reviews)
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#20. Mormon Row Historic District
- Rating: 4.5/5 (571 reviews)
- Address: 13040 Antelope Flats Road Moose, Wyoming
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#19. Firehole Canyon Drive
- Rating: 4.5/5 (634 reviews)
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#18. Sinks Canyon State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (304 reviews)
- Address: 3079 Sinks Canyon Road Lander, Wyoming
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#17. Taggart Lake
- Rating: 5/5 (230 reviews)
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#16. US Highway 16
- Rating: 4.5/5 (224 reviews)
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#15. Chief Joseph Scenic Byway
- Rating: 5/5 (172 reviews)
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#14. Antelope Flats
- Rating: 4.5/5 (573 reviews)
- Address: Jackson, Wyoming
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#13. Signal Mountain Summit Road
- Rating: 4.5/5 (600 reviews)
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#12. Wyoming State Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (492 reviews)
- Address: 2301 Central Ave. Cheyenne, Wyoming
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#11. Schwabacher Landing
- Rating: 5/5 (269 reviews)
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#10. Oxbow Bend
- Rating: 4.5/5 (515 reviews)
- Address: US Route 26 2 mi east of Jackson Lake Junction Moran, Wyoming
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#9. Laurance Rockefeller Preserve
- Rating: 5/5 (850 reviews)
- Address: Moose Wilson Road Jackson, Wyoming
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#8. Buffalo Bill Dam
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,056 reviews)
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#7. Hayden Valley
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,143 reviews)
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#6. Hot Springs State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (746 reviews)
- Address: 538 Park St. Thermopolis, Wyoming
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#5. Bighorn National Forest
- Rating: 5/5 (492 reviews)
- Address: 2013 Eastside 2nd St. Sheridan, Wyoming
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#4. Cody Dug Up Gun Museum
- Rating: 5/5 (784 reviews)
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#3. Medicine Bow National Forest
- Rating: 5/5 (345 reviews)
- Address: 2468 Jackson St. Laramie, Wyoming
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#2. Artist Point
- Rating: 5/5 (1,339 reviews)
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#1. Jackson Town Square
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,806 reviews)
- Address: 150 East Pearl Ave. Jackson, Wyoming
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Zuri White-Gibson, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states and Washington D.C.
