With only 588,000 residents spread across more than 97,000 square miles and the second-lowest population density in the U.S., Wyoming knows a thing or two about small town hospitality. But don’t mistake a lack of people with a lack of things to do; each of Wyoming’s cities and towns are teeming with local shops and restaurants, exciting events and unique attractions. From Sheridan up north to Rock Springs and Rawlins in the south, Jackson Hole and Afton in the west and east to Douglas and Hulett, Wyoming’s towns have endless things to do and places to see.
City & Town Overview
Biggest Town in Wyoming:
Cheyenne, WY. Population: ~65,000
Smallest Town in Wyoming:
Buford, WY. Population: 0-1
Oldest Town in Wyoming:
Cheyenne or Hartville
Read on to discover more about the diverse range of towns found all across The Cowboy State and what each one has to offer for visitors.
Wyoming consists of five regions—Rockies to Tetons, Park to Park, Black to Yellow, Salt to Stone and National Parks. These regions guide you through the state's must-see destinations, including state parks, unique attractions, outdoor recreation and more.
423 miles from Cheyenne, Jackson Hole Airport to Grand Teton: 4.5 miles
Jackson Hole Airport to Yellowstone: 49 miles
Located in northwest Wyoming, Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks are home to some of America’s most diverse ecosystems.
In the Region:
Yellowstone National Park & Grand Teton National Park
Sheridan Airport to Devils Tower: 164 miles, Cody Yellowstone Airport to Yellowstone National Park: 55 miles
Billings Airport to Sheridan: 129 miles
With a storied past and sacred places set among the unique landscape and otherworldly rock formations of this region, stretching from the northeast at Wyoming’s Black Hills all the way west to Yellowstone.
In the Region:
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, Devils Tower National Monument & Cody Yellowstone
Casper/Natrona County Airport to Fort Laramie: 132 miles
Named for the popular early 1900’s Park to Park Highway, this region blends Wyoming’s lively capital of Cheynne with renowned fishing towns like Douglas and prehistoric wonders.
In the Region: Cheyenne, Hot Springs State Park, Casper & Fort Laramie National Historic Site
Jackson Hole Airport to Yellowstone: 50 miles, Southwest Wyoming Airport to Flaming Gorge: 84 miles
Southwest Wyoming Airport to Fossil Butte: 111 miles
The Salt to Stone region is a colorful adventureland stretching from Southwestern Wyoming all the way northward to Yellowstone.
In the Region: Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, Fossil Butte National Monument, Avanston, Rock Springs & Afton
This region follows the Rocky Mountains to the Teton Range, passing through the beauty of the Snowy, Medicine Bow, Seminole and Wind River mountain ranges along the way.
In the Region: Laramie, Rawlins, Ladner & Wind River Indian Reservation
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Small Towns, Big Adventure: What Is There To Do in Wyoming?
See roaming wildlife in Yellowstone, trace the footsteps of early cowboys in Casper and take in the world’s largest outdoor rodeo in Cheyenne. Whatever you’re looking for, you can find it in Wyoming.
