Location: Casper
Top Things to do in Casper
What to do and see in Casper, Wyoming (WY): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
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. 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.
3. 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.
4. Werner Wildlife Museum
5. Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Located in the heart of an old Army Air Force Base, the Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum preserves and shares the personal and intimate stories of Wyoming's Veterans. From the Spanish-American War to the present day, the WVMM covers all branches of service. Visitors to the Museum can explore the individual experiences of World War I doughboys in France or those of a naval aviator in Vietnam. Our collection includes over 25,000 military and veterans-related items. Beyond veteran history, the Museum also explores the history of the Casper Army Air Base. Built after Pearl Harbor, the base trained B-17 and B-24 bomber crews. Over 16,000 men passed through Casper on their way to Europe, Africa, or the Pacific. The Museum occupies the former Enlisted Men's Service Club, one of many base buildings remaining.
6. Garden Creek Falls
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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.
7. 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.
8. Hells Half Acre
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3.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By Rockabird - Beach Park, United States
We stopped along the way from Thermopolous to Casper. It was on the map and a simple roadside sign. What a surprise because after miles and miles of sagebrush scenery, we didn't exoext such a spectacular view. Standing at the edge, the wind almost blew us over. I'm not sure that that is always the case, but the view itself is worth the stop.
9. Wyoming Anglers
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 57 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!
