Location: Casper
Top Things to do in Casper
Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Casper, Wyoming (WY)
Casper is a city in and the county seat of Natrona County, Wyoming, United States. Casper is the second largest city in the state, according to the 2010 census, with a population of 55,316. Only Cheyenne, the state capital, is larger. Casper is nicknamed "The Oil City" and has a long history of oil boomtown and cowboy culture, dating back to the development of the nearby Salt Creek Oil Field. In 2010, Casper was named the highest-ranked family-friendly small city in the West, and ranked eighth overall in the nation in Forbes magazine's list of "the best small cities to raise a family".
Restaurants in Casper
1. National Historic Trails Interpretive Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 503 reviews
Reviewed By pasherry
This free museum is the best place to get an overall history lesson about the Westward movement of people on the Oregon, Mormon and California trails. These trails went through Wyoming. Watch the 18 min film first then explore the museum. While not a huge museum it is very well organized and has many great interactive features. We were very impressed. The gift shop has great books. The staff were very friendly. Definitely a must see if you are interested in the trails.
2. Ugly Bug Fly Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
Welcome to the Ugly Bug Fly Shop. Since 1983 The Ugly Bug has supplied the fly-fishers in Wyoming and around the country with the best in gear and advice. Stop by often to check our new specials and check on current conditions around Wyoming.
Reviewed By COJewles - Castle Rock, United States
We booked a couples fly fishing trip through Crazy Rainbow, and stayed at the "River Cabin" the sister business to the Ugly Bug, took a float trip on Friday and Saturday. Accommodations were very nice the location of the cabin was awesome. Booking through he Ugly Bug was seamless. I want to give a lot of credit to our guides, Ben and John Robinson, who made it a fantastic fishing trip. Even in deep muddy water we were successful catching multiple quality fish. We will return in the Fall.
3. Tate Geological Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 143 reviews
Reviewed By FoothillsTeacher - Colfax, United States
There's so much in this small museum you could spend hours learning about extinct animals without even beginning to explore the rocks and minerals! I think that anyone interested in paleontology from age 6 and older would get a lot out of a visit.
4. Natrona County Public Library
5. Fort Caspar Museum and Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 193 reviews
Reviewed By elegantraveller
A warm welcome from two lively volunteers got us off to a great start and having followed the Oregon trail so far across the country, we were glad to put the next piece in place by taking a closer look at how the settlers crossed the river near here. A great range of exhibits and information, very accessible and well presented.
6. Werner Wildlife Museum
7. Garden Creek Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By OnYourMarkTravel - Wyoming, United States
Given that Casper is pretty isolated, I think that it has some beautiful features, one being these water falls. They are very popular and the water flow can vary during the season. The area around the falls is well maintained and has some wonderful picnic spots. They have also added better walkways and viewing decks. My children love to visit these falls when we come to Casper. It is an easy little hike for them as well as my elderly parents.
8. Nicolaysen Art Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 43 reviews
Contemporary art museum with rotating exhibits of permanent collection works as well as works from regional and national artists. Permanent collection includes works by Picasso, Dali, Matisse, as well as special collections of Robert Russin, Conrad Schweiring, Tom West, Carl Link and Ben George. Discovery Center is also open during business hours for art activities and exploration by children of all ages.
Reviewed By robandvivianp
Very nice art museum with local and regional artists as well as globally known artists such as Picasso and Matisse. Worth the walk through. Also hosts Nic Fest during June. A weekend of food, music and great art.
9. Historic Trails West - Day Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 79 reviews
10. Casper Planetarium
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By jamiepurple35 - Douglas, United States
My family really enjoyed this place the show was awesome! We saw stars! The staff was knowledgeable and very nice! The only negative I have is that they are not open to the public until after 4 we traveled a distance to come here and were disappointed we had to wait till the day was almost over to experience!
