Take in the natural beauty of Wyoming
Enjoy the museums and other features of Wyoming. Renowned for its restaurants, shopping and hiking, this city welcomes all visitors. Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park are just a couple of the must-sees. Whether you're planning a family vacation, friends trip or romantic retreat, HomeAway has a great selection of vacation homes. Many rentals come with a full kitchen and separate dining area, perfect if you need a space for entertaining.
Discover the cowboy life in Cheyenne, Wyoming
Wyoming is famous for being part of the Old West, and, at Cheyenne Frontier Days, you can learn what life was like for cowboys and settlers during these turbulent times. There's a museum full of historic artifacts, from beautifully restored carriages to tools, and you can dress up as a cowboy for some fun photos. There's also a saloon for drinking and dancing, and demonstrations of cowboy skills. Visit on rodeo day and you can see bull riding, before heading to the gift shop to get yourself fitted out with your own pair of cowboy boots.
Explore Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park
The northeast corner of Wyoming is dominated by the vast Yellowstone National Park. With mountains covered in pine trees, Yellowstone has calm lakes, winding rivers and a number of waterfalls to be spotted along the wooded trails. Stay in a Wyoming vacation rental in the park, and you can explore the iconic sights, such as Old Faithful. The geyser erupts regularly throughout the day, blowing boiling water into the air for several minutes. The Grand Prismatic Spring is the biggest hot spring in the park, with an eerie turquoise glow and red-hued rocks, making it an often-photographed location.
Hot summers and frosty winters in Wyoming
July and August are the most popular times to visit Wyoming, especially Yellowstone, with Wyoming vacation rentals booking up quickly. This is because the weather is warm, but still comfortable enough for hiking and outdoor fun. The cities tend to be hotter, and the mild springs are a great time to explore the state, with wildflowers in bloom. Winter brings snow and frost, which makes Wyoming a popular place to ski. The high winds can make the winters feel particularly cold, so be sure to book somewhere with an open fireplace.
Lakes and mountains in Wyoming
Just south of Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park is a mountainous area with lakes and grassy plains. In the winter, the area is covered in a thick layer of snow, and the area includes popular ski areas such as Jackson Hole, which has countless ski trails, catering mostly for beginner and intermediate skiers. The frozen lakes are turned into ice rinks, and the varied terrain makes it popular with snowboarders. A favorite with climbers, Devils Tower rises nearly 5,000 feet above sea level, with a sheer rockface that creates a challenging climb, and a flat plateau at the summit.
Transportation to and around Wyoming
The nearest airport is in Casper, WY (CPR-Natrona County Intl.), located 43.6 mi (70.1 km) from the city center.
