Top Things to do in Sweetwater County
Top Hotels in Sweetwater County
- 1. Hampton Inn Rock Springs
- 2. Best Western Outlaw Inn
- 3. Hampton Inn & Suites Green River
- 4. Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rock Springs
- 5. Hampton Inn Rock Springs
- 6. Clarion Hotel Rock Springs-Green River
- 7. Best Western Outlaw Inn
- 8. Homewood Suites by Hilton Rock Springs
- 9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rock Springs Green River, an IHG Hotel
- 10. Comfort Inn & Suites Rock Springs
What to do and see in Sweetwater County, Sweetwater County: The Best Free Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Sweetwater County, United States including Adobe Town, Sweetwater County Museum, Expedition Island Park, Natural History Museum - Western Wyoming Community College, White Mountain Petroglyphs, City of Rock Springs Museum, Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge, Pilot Butte Wild Horse Scenic Loop, Flaming Gorge - Uintas National Scenic Byway, Flaming Gorge.
Restaurants in Sweetwater County
1. Adobe Town
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By mmikko - Joensuu, Finland
Well worth to visit, so quiet and just great views. Quite hard to get, roads are rough. The roads are very bas condition. Gravel roads, or paths, lot of pot holes, path is badly rutted. Drivable by 4x4 and enough clearance. If roads are dry it is possible get through, but if they are mud it will be difficult. Take enough time and get out at day light - so you can see hazards at road. Easies way to drive is from I-80. On I-80 take the Bitter Creek Exit (Exit 142) and follow County Road 19 (S) south, road turns to gravel, bearing left at the junction with County Road 24. Around 27 miles from I-80 pass the Eversole Ranch. Bear left at a minor junction at the Eversole Ranch. 1.8 miles south of the ranch CR-19 bears right. Here, bear left and leave CR-19 on a wide, well-graded, and unnamed BLM road (BLM 4412 on some maps). 3.4 miles on reach an unsigned T Junction. Staying straight will take you towards the Skull Creek Rim Access Road and eventually Colorado. Take a left for the Adobe Creek Rim.
2. Sweetwater County Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By kathyeG7884UE
This means swim is small but nicely arranged. It focuses on Sweetwater County's history. Coal mining, railroading, and daily life. Great way to take a break after picnicking at Expedition Island. Nice little gift shop with a good selection of books on the area and gifts for.kids. It's often one of my stops when shopping for gifts for out of state friends.
3. Expedition Island Park
4. Natural History Museum - Western Wyoming Community College
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By Kara307
If you want to see large fossils - this is a great place to go. You can do an easy walking tour with the map provided and take you own time enjoying each exhibit.
5. White Mountain Petroglyphs
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
These incised petroglyphs were carved by the ancestors of present Plains and Great Basin Native American People. They include drawings of elk, buffalo, horses, teepes and several kinds of human figures.
Reviewed By zbestbiker - Roosevelt, United States
When to check out the glyphs, and was pleased with what I saw. Well maintained trail to and parking area to start from.
6. City of Rock Springs Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By bethd663 - Rock Springs, United States
I absolutely loved the museum and the people working there were very friendly and helpful, make sure you check out their books you can buy I absolutely love mine, I bought this book called bleed blister and purge it’s the reality of living in the west in the 1900s, I highly recommend it! I could’ve stayed all day in there looking and imagining living back then,I have lived here for many years and this was my first visit there, sometimes places get overlooked.Thank you to all the volunteers and people that make the museum possible
7. Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By 185PaulA185 - Denver, United States
I went up to Skeeskadee after the Coronavirus shut down a proposed trip to Yellowstone. I made 4 trips while staying in Green River for 2 days. In those 4 trips I probably ran across 4 other cars, so it felt like my own private refuge. There are only about 20 miles of gravel roads on either side of the river so it can easily be traversed in a day. I am into Raptors and this place has plenty of them. Bald Eagles and Hawks were everywhere. Along the north side of the gravel road allows for easier access to views close to the river, but on both sides I saw Moose, a total of 5 of which there are about 30 said to reside here. I saw a large River Otter, as well as Sandhill Cranes and Deer and plenty of Pronghorn Antelope on the 28 mile drive from Green River to Skeeskadee. I plan on visiting again in June after the Moose give birth and again in the fall when the males have large racks. For wildlife photography this place is well worth the 5 hour drive from Denver.
8. Pilot Butte Wild Horse Scenic Loop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By Mareedratt - Kent, United States
Definitely would recommend! This is a beautiful drive, lots of scenic vistas. We did see some horses but the views made the drive worth it. It’s a very rocky start from Rock Springs but it levels out about halfway through. We took our Ford Escape but saw people with sedans and that would be fine. If you have dry weather, four-wheel-drive is not necessary... it’s just a really rough ride.
9. Flaming Gorge - Uintas National Scenic Byway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By 7gRV2020 - Texas, United States
If you are pressed for time, I strongly encourage you to NOT try to drive the complete scenic byway AND drive it on a beautiful day when you can stop long enough to appreciate everything and take some photos before continuing on this journey. Take plenty of water, snacks, a good pair of hiking shoes, a great camera, and a map of the flaming gorge scenic byway before you venture out. We had a great time and as recommended by many, we also drove the Sheep Creek Geological Loop. Unfortunately, we only drove half of that loop before arriving at road closure, so we had to double back. Maybe this was due to the previous week weather, but It was still worth it and I highly recommend taking that loop.
10. Flaming Gorge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By mountainswans - Westcliffe, United States
This place is beyond incredible - the views amazing and be sure to take the Sheep Creek Geological road! Will have to return because with all the smoke from the fires nationwide I am sure it is even more amazing!
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