Location: Casper
Top Things to do in Casper
What to do and see in Casper, Wyoming (WY): The Best 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. 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. The Science Zone
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
The Science Zone utilizes innovative exhibits, engaging programs, and inclusive outreach to promote informal science education throughout the State of Wyoming.
4. Skull Tree Brewing
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By BrianConnely - Casper, United States
This little brewery is the BEST brewery experience in Casper! Best Beer, Best People, Best Times. They have to go growlers, a great patio space and the best beer in town.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Werner Wildlife Museum
8. Natrona County Public Library
9. 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.
