Location: Evanston
Top Things to do in Evanston
The 10 Best Things to Do in Evanston, United States
Evanston is a city in and the county seat of Uinta County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 12,359 at the 2010 census. It is located on the border with Utah.
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1. Bear River State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By Mindy and Roger A - Janesville, Wisconsin
Excellent State Park connected to the Visitor Center by a paved trail. The Park has a paved trail next to the Bear River which is an easy, flat trail. There are many additional dirt trails of various lengths & intensity. Lots of picnic tables, horseshoe pit, play areas for kids, etc. Also Elk & Bison in closed areas. If you can't walk the trail, drive along the access road where you can see both Elk & Bison. This is an outstanding park and FREE to the public.
The Visitor Center has lots of free material & Wyoming state maps. The gentleman behind the counter is very friendly & will provide lots of information on the area & the state. He is very knowledgeable. There are clean flush toilets. There is also a dumping station, dog park area and a play area for kids.
Overall, A great stop!
2. Uinta County Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, California
We went to the Uinta County Museum and Train Depot while in Evanston.
The lady who greeted us at the front desk was so nice. She explained very nicely what there is to see on the various floors of the museum and at the train depot (former roundhouse). When we were there there was also a school group there who enjoyed seeing the museum as well.
Some of the many exhibits included ones on home life, mining, family histories, railroads, historic Lincoln highway, political figures such as Wyoming Senators, arrowheads, telephones and switchboards, record players and the RCA dog, and so forth.
The grounds are very pretty in the Depot Square area. We saw some beautiful tulips.
The train depot (former Round House) is nice to go see.
There is a picture of Old Faithful over the fireplace.
It looked like it is also used for gatherings,
On the same property is the Chinese Joss House.
Its a free museum to see and when in Evanson, its worthwhile to go see this interesting museum.
We also got to see freight trains go through as we were in the train depot.
3. Chinese Joss House Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By ciocio1 - New York
This little museum is the repository of the artifacts recovered from the original Evanston Chinatown, which existed over 100 years ago. Many of the Chinese residents then were survivors of the Rock Springs massacre. They moved to Evanston, built their lives, raised their families, started their businesses, and then over time, disappeared.
The Joss House is incomplete, but when I stopped there in August, I was amazed at how much they had grown since my first visit in 1995, when the interior was basically nothing more than a simple shrine and a glass case or two with pieces of the original buildings in them. Smaller, more intimate items that reveal some insight into the everyday lives of these Chinese immigrants are now on display, along with some artwork done by local schoolchildren in celebration of these immigrants.
Evanston hosts a Chinese New Year celebration every year, complete with dragon dances and other celebrations, fascinating because there are currently only four Chinese families living there. The folks who oversee the Joss House are not Chinese scholars, but are continually trying to learn more about the customs of the original Chinese inhabitants. They receive Chinese scholars who study the artifacts,and welcome any insights from Chinese-Americans (like me) who pass through.
Since my original visit in 1995, they've added some beautiful touches to the grounds, like a pagoda-style gazebo and a koi pond. Whether these additions are "authentic" is a matter of opinion, but it's grown over the years into a lovely place to stop by and spend an hour or two. From the grounds of the Joss House, you can see across the railroad tracks the one surviving building of the original Chinatown.
This little museum is worth stopping at and seeing. Docents from the Uinta County museum will give you a very personalized tour, which can include, if you like, the railroad depot and the county museum itself. Then you can seek out one of the Chinese restaurants in town to complete your experience (I brought food back with me to the Joss House grounds and enjoyed the serenity of the sunshine and the koi pond.) The tour is free but go next door and make a donation for its upkeep - like all arts institutions, the museum complex has suffered massive financial cutbacks, but as the carrier of the legacy of those original Chinese immigrants, it deserves to survive.
4. St Mary Magdalen Catholic Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, California
We visited St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church. It was built in 1939. Its a nice church. They have services also in Spanish. They have a fellowship hall and in the warmer months hold bingo sessions.
There are several monuments such as the Ten Commandments.
Since it was spring the trees were very in bloom and very beautiful.
5. Aspen Cinemas
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Matthew M
Doesn't look like it from the outside, but this is a new, comfy state of the art theater. A little hard to find and no signage from the road - turn left at the Last Chance market.
6. Roundhouse and Railyards
Overall Ratings
4 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Nadeerza
A great time meeting the many beautiful people of Evanston, WY. This town has all the classic charm of yesteryear, with all benefits off modern life. The landscape, history and wildlife makes a visit to Evanston a great destination spot for the traveler whose looking for something truly unique.
7. Rocky Mountain Massage
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Tiffany P - Evanston, Wyoming, United States
? if you are looking for a massage without smelling nails and hair, Rocky Mountain Massage is the place for you. Relaxing spa like atmosphere
8. Uinta Lanes
10. Spanky's Bar
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