Location: Gillette
Top Things to do in Gillette
What to do and see in Gillette, United States: The Best Places and Tips
Gillette is a city in and the county seat of Campbell County, Wyoming, United States. The population was estimated at 31,797 as of 1 July 2013. Gillette is centrally located in an area involved with the development of vast quantities of American coal, oil, and coalbed methane gas. The city calls itself the "Energy Capital of the Nation," noting that the state of Wyoming provides nearly 35% of the nation's coal. Over the last decade Gillette saw a population increase of 48% from the 2000 census of 19,646 residents.
Restaurants in Gillette
1. Rockpile Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 77 reviews
The Campbell County Rockpile Museum serves as the local history center for the residents of and visitors to Campbell County with the mission of collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history of Campbell County and northeast Wyoming. Exhibits boast a variety of topics, including archaic arrowheads, Winchester rifles and carbines, coal mining, homesteading and ranching, and leather-working. There are also several hands-on stations to provide kids with a fun learning experience. Open 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday through Saturday. Free.
Reviewed By Sarah S - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
My friend and I are travelling across Canada and the US. On the stretch between Yellowstone and Mt Rushmore we happened upon this place having seen a roadside sign. We just fancied a driving break and had no idea what the museum was about. For...MoreThank you so much for your visit and your kind words. Have a great trip and please stop again next time you are through Wyoming.
2. Eagle Butte Coal Mine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By George P - Wichita, Kansas
A two hour tour for $5.00 is worth the money. We had an excellent and educational tour of the mine. Our guide explained in great detail how the rail cars are loaded, the coal is mined, the trucks are loaded and dumped. We had plenty of time to take pictures and ask questions..
3. Gillette Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By Brenda J - Loveland, Colorado
Came to Gillette for the weekend leading up to the solar eclipse. We were very excited to try Gillette Brewing. Arrived Saturday early afternoon, the festival in the street was in progress....Gillette Brewing was OUT of many of their own beers, they had beer from other breweries,
Very disappointed. It's not like they didn't have 40 years to plan for this event, Seems like they would/could have brewed more of there own varieties to have on hand for what was to be a large event
4. Campbell County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Mohunch - Sulphur, Louisiana
This was our first stop when we arrived in Gillette. The lady there was very friendly and informative. This is where you sign up for the Eagle Butte Coal Mine tour and pay your $5. Lots of good information in the center about Gillette and the surrounding area.
5. Big Lost Meadery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Big Lost Meadery manufacturers mead (honey alcohol), unique beers, food, and honey vinegar. Come down to try a delicious mead cocktail, a rare beer, or just come down to experience an atmosphere unlike any others around. Big Lost caters to minute details within their building to provide an experience that will last with you for a long time. So drink out of a horn, play some games, and have a conversation again. Cheers and Get Your Pillage On!
Reviewed By rettup - Minnesota
Passing through Gillette on our way west and we found this Meadery just down from the brewery. Fantastic interior with recyling of the wood, loved the different styles of tables. Highly recommend a stop. The downside was there were only two choices, can't wait until more varieties are available. Jeff, was an enthusiastic and informative individual, thanks again.
6. Frontier Auto Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
You will find a 4,000 sq ft Relic Store combining antiques, handmade & Up-cycled items for sale. There is an $8 admission into the museum. Group, Military & Senior rates are $5. Children 12 & under FREE. In the back of the building you will find a 8,000 sq ft museum where we are preserving the history and nest-alga of the automotive & transportation industry. Lot's of oil & gas related decor, including 16 classic cars. We do love Hudson's so you will find a lot of Hudson memorabilia in the museum. Also included in the museum is a collection of many unique items that make up an old Main Street Town. This is a private collections started by Leon & Jeff Wandler. A stop that you can not miss!!
Reviewed By namickey - Rochester, Illinois
Thought there would be more to this. Not much of an antique store and overpriced on what they have. Actual museum in back had some cool things if you like Hudson cars and primarily Hudson cars. Saw one Nash, but expected a bigger variety. Overkill on gas pumps and neon signs. We have been to the Wheels of Time Museum in Dunlap, Illinois and took hours to go through it, so much to see and quite the collection/variety, and they don't charge, strictly on donation. We paid $10 and had much better time. Definitely would not take little kids here.
7. Dalbey Memorial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By susanna547 - Gillette, Wyoming
Is a very nice park, very well taken care and clean. Excellent for small kids. The lake is beautiful and you can fish. There is a path that goes around the lake aprox 1 mile. Great for running, skates, bicycles, walk....
8. AVA Community Art Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By DJ307 - Cheyenne, Wyoming
AVA art has a lot of stuff. They have classes, galleries, and other areas for educational use. The only downside, is for someone like myself (a ceramics guy) it's a little tougher because the high school has many more attributes. But, for fine art, on the whole, it has great characteristics.
9. 307 Mysteries
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3 reviews
We are a locally owned escape room that can be portable. You can come to us at our location or we can come to your location. Appointment only. Please visit our website or call for information.
Reviewed By Daniele F
We went for a double date with our friends and we had a great time! Definitely good for team building exercises or just with friends for a fun night out! You can tell a lot of thought goes into each room! We will for sure be doing more!
10. Rod's American Market
Rod’s American Market started in the spring of 2012 in Gillette, Wyoming. We began the journey of finding products made wholly in the USA. It has gotten easier to find them with practice. Rod’s American Market is here to promote & sell American made products. Our products are all made right here in the USA. When our customers buy these items they support families in America, create jobs here.
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