OFFICIAL GUIDE 2020
THE ROAD TO YELLOWSTONE
FISH THE NORTH PLATTE RIVER
TASTE WYOMING’S HOTTEST CULINARY SCENE
MAPS & ITINERARIES WELCOME TO CASPER
Whether you’re visiting Casper for business or leisure, we’ve got the details covered. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi access, relaxing indoor pool with a whirlpool and spacious guest rooms and suites with modern amenities. We’re just going to come right out and say it: we’re so glad you’re considering Casper. And while you’re here, we’ll let you in on a little secret: there’s no where in the world quite like it.
Nowhere else perfectly combines small-town charms and big-city vibes or outdoor Conveniently located off opportunities with an urban vibrancy like Casper. From the ruts of the Oregon Trail to the top of Casper Mountain, you’ll find yourself immersed in history, adventure I-25, Exit 188B and the best of Wyoming.
Whether you find yourself with this guide in hand as you are planning a vacation, as a Fitness Center long-time local or considering relocating to our great city, we’re happy you’re here.
On-site dining at the Garden Grille and Bar, serving breakfast, dinner and room service
Meeting space that accommodates up to 160 people
Close to entertainment, sports and shopping attractions
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6-7 8-9 11-13 15-17 22-25 56-57 CASPER EVENTS CASPER’S DOWNTOWN CASPER’S 48 HOURS VISIT CASPER OFFICE 101 CALENDAR CULINARY CASPER ARTS & IN CASPER 139 WEST 2ND STREET, SCENE CULTURE Two days or less? SUITE 1B Take this local Tips for indulging CASPER, WY 82601 18-21 advice on Lou Taubert in Casper’s amazing HOW TO 27-29 VISITCASPER.COM can’t-miss spots Ranch Outfitters culinary scene EXPERIENCE FISH LIKE with reviews from CASPER’S A LOCAL 1 800-852-1889 other visitors HISTORY 1 307-234-5362 [email protected]
Chief Executive Officer Brook Kaufman, CDME, CTA Bishop House [email protected] Museum The Gaslight Social Destination Services Coordinator Mikki Milosevic, CTA [email protected]
Marketing Manager Amanda Scherlin, CTA [email protected]
Visitor Center Coordinator Mary Elana Perotti, CTA [email protected]
Content Marketing Coordinator Wayne Stewart, CTA [email protected]
For more information on Casper, head to the Visitor Center in the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center at 1501 North Poplar Street.
Three Crowns Golf Club
2 1-800-852-1889 VisitCasper.comHogadon Basin Ski Area 3 ONLY IN CASPER IS THE ROAD TO MONTANA
YELLOWSTONE GILLETTE YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK SOUTH THIS MEMORABLE. DAKOTA
Yellowstone National Park in northwest Whether you fly directly into the Casper/ Wyoming is a bucket list destination for travelers Natrona County International Airport or drive CASPER IDAHO around the globe. With other-worldly geological yourself into the region, Casper is the perfect NEBRASKA features, abundant wildlife and millions of acres hub for your trip. After a night or two soaking ROCK SPRINGS of pristine Wyoming wilderness, everyone up everything the city has to offer, you’re just a CHEYENNE should see this American gem at least once in short-- and scenic-- drive from the park’s LORADO their lifetime. southern entrance. UTAH CO
But the perfect Yellowstone vacation doesn’t With affordable lodging, smaller crowds and begin or end at one of the park’s five entrances. A endless opportunities to experience the best parts Wyoming road trip is almost as legendary as a trip of the West, Casper is the perfect place to get to the world’s first national park, and it happens acquainted with Wyoming life before journeying to be the best way to get there. And on an iconic on to the park. Here, you can experience small drive through Wyoming, Casper is a must stop. town Wyoming charm in our downtown, stand in the footsteps of those who came before us Unlike in Yellowstone, Casper’s top-notch along the Oregon Trail, get a taste of the west outdoor recreation opportunities are near hotels, with local eats, brews and spirits, get up close and dining and nightlife. Many of our most prized personal with nature on Casper Mountain or land natural attractions are just a short drive from the the catch of a lifetime in the North Platte River. center of the city, leaving more time to create those Wyoming memories you’ll always cherish.
4 1-800-852-1889 5 CASPER 101 Whether you’re a longtime friend of the Oil City or NEW & NOTABLE a first-time visitor, there are a few things you should know about Casper. Backwards Distilling Company opened a downtown tasting room, serving their iconic locally distilled spirits in a brand-new, easy to access THE OIL location. Stop in for a cocktail at 214 S. Wolcott St. 852,000 CITY ANNUAL VISITORS IN 2018 The Wyoming Symphony Orchestra celebrates 70 years in their 2019-2020 season with a new music HIGHEST POINT: director, Christopher Dragon. Find concert dates 8,130’ CASPER MOUNTAIN and more information at wyomingsymphony.org. POP. 53,000 MILES OF Downtown Casper saw a new, large-scale mural 94 MULTI-USE TRAILS come to life that tells the story of Rev. James Reeb, a Casper man who served and was ultimately killed LOCAL in the civil rights movement in 1965 in Selma, AL. 196 RESTAURANTS The new mural can be seen from Center Street MST TIME between 2nd and Midwest streets downtown. ZONE
SLC CPR DEN Casper/Natrona County International Airport offers multiple daily flights to Denver ELEV. 5,150’ and Salt Lake City
NORTH PLATTE: 3,000 - 5,000 FISH PER MILE VISITOR CENTERS: National Historic Trails 13 LOCAL Interpretive Center MUSEUMS 1501 N. Poplar St.
Visit Casper Office 139 W. 2nd St. Suite 1B
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2020 EVENTS JULY 3-11 AUGUST 1-2 SEPTEMBER 19 JANUARY MARCH JUNE Central Wyoming Beartrap Music Festival Funky Junk Fair & Rodeo Beartrap Meadow on 615 S. Durbin St. Central Wyoming Fairgrounds Casper Mountain Local and regional makers come JANUARY 5 MARCH 1 JUNE 12-14 The Central Wyoming Fair Bluegrass vibes take over together twice a year to sell their and Rodeo celebrates the best Casper Mountain during one goods in the streets of Casper. Brunch and Bach Brunch and Bach NIC Fest of Wyoming’s largest outdoor Nicolaysen Art Museum Nicolaysen Art Museum Nicolaysen Art Museum of summer with carnival rides, monster trucks, a parade through concerts. Regional and national downtown Casper and five nightly acts take the stage during this The day after each Wyoming Join the symphony the day after Art, music, local vendors, food two-day festival. NOVEMBER Symphony performance in the each performance for art, music and entertainment fill the streets PRCA rodeo performances. new year, join the symphony, local and brunch. of downtown Casper during this restaurants and the Nicolaysen three-day festival. art museum for art, music and, of NOVEMBER 28 course, brunch. JULY 4 MARCH 20-22 Fireworks Festival Downtown Christmas JUNE 14-20 Parade & Tree Lighting Home and Garden Show Casper Events Center JANUARY 19-25 Casper Events Center College National Finals Kick off the holiday season Rodeo Celebrate Independance Day at the Casper Events Center with with the downtown Christmas 5150’ Restaurant Week Browse local and regional vendors Casper Events Center parade and the lighting of the at the largest home and garden a full-day of vendors, music and activities, ending with community Christmas tree at Get a taste of all things Casper as show in Wyoming at the Casper The top college athletes in the an impressive fireworks show David Street Station. local restaurants offer specials and Events Center. nation descend on Casper for overlooking the city. deals on local favorites. a full week of rodeo action to compete for a coveted national MAY championship. FEBRUARY JULY 7 Parade Day MAY 7-9 EVERY TUESDAY, Downtown Casper FEBRUARY 5 JUNE - SEPTEMBER Wyoming Outdoor Expo Casper Events Center Kick off the Central Wyoming Brunch and Bach Farmers Market PRCA rodeo with a large Nicolaysen Art Museum David Street Station Free expo celebrating Wyoming’s downtown parade and a AUGUST 22 wildlife. Hands-on activities for celebration of summer in Casper. Join the symphony the day after Every Tuesday night throughout kids and adults, outdoor vendors, Riverfest and Great each performance for art, music the summer, Wyoming Food For exhibits and demonstrations. Duck Derby and brunch. Thought project hosts a farmers Crossroads Park market at David Street Station JULY 20-21 complete with local vendors, Say goodbye to summer with live MAY 16 drinks and live music. Expedition League FEBRUARY 8-9 music, great food, craft beer and All-Star Spectacular a huge rubber duck race on the Funky Junk Mike Lansing Field North Platte River. An end-of- Canines for Charity 615 S. Durbin St. Dog Sled Race August staple in Casper and major fundraiser for our community’s Beartrap Meadow on Casper The best of the Expedition League Local and regional makers come integral trail systems. Mountain comes to Casper for a two-day together twice a year to sell their event including an All-Star game, goods in the streets of Casper. The Canines for Charity Dog a home run derby, charity softball Sled Race takes place at Beartrap game, kid’s clinic, fan fest event, Meadow on Casper Mountain and fireworks and more. AUGUST 22 is celebrating its 25th year in 2020. MEMORIAL WEEKEND The event is free to attend and 5150’ Festival open to the public. David Street Station Cruizin’ with the Oldies JULY 25 Car Show A celebration of all things Casper, Fly Fish Casper the 5150’ Festival showcases local Each Memorial Day, classic car David Street Station makers and creators, shopping lovers from around the region with Casper-based vendors, great meet in Casper for one of Celebrate the sport and culture of food, live music and activities all the state’s best car shows. fly fishing at this all day festival. day for the whole family.
8 1-800-852-1889 VisitCasper.com 9 A TASTE OF THE WEST CASPER’S CULINARY SCENE
Silver Fox Steakhouse
Perhaps when you think of the middle of longtime favorites, we promise you’ll never leave Wyoming, amazing food, beer and cocktails aren’t town hungry. We could tell you our favorites, but the first things that come to mind. But Casper’s you don’t have to take our word for it. We’ll let culinary scene shouldn’t be overlooked. the reviews for a few local hot spots speak With several new restaurants popping up among for themselves.
VisitCasper.com 11 BREAKFAST in our local craft culture. Whether you prefer Grant Street Grocery COFFEE, beer, cocktails or coffee, you’re never far from your next delicious craft drink. Great stop for healthy food on a long road trip. Super friendly staff, the kids now want COCKTAILS, & “to live here.” CRAFT BEER Coffee Jesse from Indianapolis, IN (Yelp) With enough coffee shops to fuel a city much larger than its size, Casper’s coffee scene will LUNCH delight you. Highlights of the specialty coffee scene include: Metro Coffee Company, The Cottage a downtown Casper staple; Grant Street I love this place, I dream about the Hawaiian Grocery and Market, a craft coffee lover’s dream Pork Tacos! I’m addicted to everything on the destination; or Scarlow’s Art & Coffee, a cozy Metro Coffee Company “menu and the best part is the service.” coffee shop tucked into a modern art gallery. Mariah from Casper, WY (TripAdvisor) Cocktails Branding Iron You can’t sit down for a drink anywhere in most Wow. The Casper burger: the most original AND of Wyoming without finding a Backwards delicious burger I’ve ever had. Seriously. Pork Distilling Company creation on the menu. With “belly mac & cheese on a beef/pork/veal patty and an impressive line-up of craft spirits made right just a hint of spice heat?!? Man, am I glad [our here in Casper, Backwards’ popularity is well- server] suggested it. Friendly staff and a venue to deserved. Stop by their new downtown tasting enjoy with friends or colleagues.” room for a locally-made seasonal cocktail crafted Mark from Highlands Ranch, CO. with their own gin, rum, vodka, whiskey or moonshine that is as delicious as it is Instagram-worthy. DINNER FireRock Craft Beer We stumbled upon this restaurant on our one- Casper’s brewing scene is on the rise. With three night stay in Casper. All I can say is that we wish new breweries in the last few years, you can now “this restaurant was in New York. Start to finish, get a taste of Casper through locally brewed beers. it was perfect. The service was impeccable. We Each of the area’s breweries, Gruner Brothers have never tasted warmer, more buttery rolls in Brewing, Skull Tree Brewing and Frontier our lives. The prime rib melted in my mouth... Brewing Company are unique in scenery and oh, and you must taste their delicate rice. The flavor, offering distinct experiences, so a beer lover should add all three to their Casper bucket list. Eggington’s ambiance was warm and inviting. Highly recommend!” “Vacationcrazy47” from Long Island, NY (TripAdvisor) This was absolutely the best breakfast that I have eaten! Pancakes were For a full list of heavenly, chicken fried steak and gravy “ Casper’s drinking were amazing! We will be back again. Silver Fox establishments, go to page 50. Brian from Billings, MT (TripAdvisor) Bacon Knots.... Only thing you need to know.” “Rob from Casper, WY (Google Reviews) Backwards Distilling Company Gruner Brothers
12 1-800-852-1889 VisitCasper.com 13 WHERE THE LOCALS EAT 5 REASONS YOU CAN’T MISS DOWNTOWN Eat. Drink. Be Yourself. Open 11 a.m. Daily CASPER
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The rumors are true: downtown Casper is OPEN 6:30 a.m. A 50’s Style DAILY Eating Place thriving. A gem of Casper for locals and visitors alike, downtown is where early history meets the hustle and bustle of our modern city. Walk the historic streets, window shop, grab a drink or Open 11 a.m. Daily bite to eat and take in live music. From monthly 6100 E 2nd Street - 307-234-2333 Art Walks and free events in our year-round www.firerocksteakhouse.com outdoor plaza to specialty crafted local cocktails and craft brews at local watering holes, there’s something for everyone in downtown Casper.
CASPER’S FAVORITE Living GASTROPUB 01 / History OPEN 11 A.M. DAILY 3201 SW WYOMING BLVD Casper’s earliest history happened in the streets 307-472-3100 WWW.JSPUBANDGRILL.COM of what is now downtown. As the city became more modern in the late 1800s, the center of town was Center and First streets, just as it is today. This means that a lot of life, business and SERVING ELEVATED PUB FOOD history has been played out on these streets and in the historic buildings that line them. Many 40 BEERS ON TAP + FULL BAR of the buildings you see today were built in the OPEN 11 A.M. DAILY early 1900s. Stop by the Casper Visitor Center 5900 E 2ND STREET - 307-472-5900 WWW.WYOMINGALEWORKS.COM and pick up a self-guided walking tour map to discover downtown’s history up close.
14 1-800-852-1889 VisitCasper.com 15 / David Street Indulge in FROM REFINERY TO 02 Station 04 / Casper’s Culinary Scene One of Casper’s newest attractions is David Street Station, where there is always something No matter what you’re craving, you can find RECREATION happening. This versatile gathering space hosts it downtown. With several new restaurants hundreds of events year-round including live popping up alongside longtime staples, you music, festivals and farmers markets, a splash won’t go hungry. Fuel up on made-from-scratch pad in the summer months and an ice rink in the cuisine at the Yellowstone Garage. A 1920s HUB winter. The cherry on top of this already-sweet gas station converted into a hip and cozy space, venue: admission to events is always free. this bar, restaurant and music venue is now a The Remarkable Story of cornerstone downtown. If you’re in the mood for how a Piece of Casper’s History Became its Future Experience something sweet, local favorite Donells Candies 03 / has handmade chocolates, candies, ice cream and Casper’s popcorn. If it’s time for happy hour, stop by Western History Center - Blackmore Collection 1920s Artistic Side Urban Bottle Wine & Spirits, a hip liquor store Nestled at the base of Casper Mountain and and tasting room that often hosts live music, food along the banks of the North Platte River, Casper This is where the story of the Amoco Refinery Well known for outdoor recreation and wild west pairing classes and other events. has been many things, but the town really hit its becomes the story of a remarkable collaboration history, Casper also has a surprisingly vibrant stride in the late 1800s when oil was discovered that still exists on the grounds today. After nearly and active arts scene, and there’s no better place in the nearby Salt Creek field. Quickly, Casper ten years of controversy, tensions and attempts to experience it than downtown. You’ll find Local 05 / became known as the Oil City of the Rockies, at getting the site back to pristine conditions, iconic institutions like the Nicolaysen Art Shopping and the community was booming as much as the a plan was finally adopted by Amoco, the city, Museum and Art 321, as well as countless industry. Casper’s population grew by more than county and community members to revitalize the Casper’s downtown is home to one-of-a-kind displays of public art like murals, sculptures and 600 percent from 1910 to 1930. For a period in the space. Ideas for the property varied from a zoo to Scarlow’s Art & Coffee shopping. To fuel your walk, grab a coffee small galleries like 1920s, the area was the largest gasoline producing apartments, but the final decision was reached to at Metro Coffee Company. Then peruse that tell local stories through visual arts. One of refinery in the world. create a public, 18-hole championship golf course. the highlights of the art scene in Casper is the boutiques like Floral Rhino or gear up at the Art Walk legendary Ugly Bug Fly Shop. Take home monthly held on the first Thursday of At that time, Texaco began construction on what If you were to walk the Platte River Trails or cast something handcrafted from 307 Metal Works the month, May - September, and invites local would become the Amoco Refinery, located just a line in the urban fishery today, you may never or locally made products at WyoMade. You’re artists, musicians and creators to partner with east of present-day downtown Casper along the guess it’s history. The revitalization of the North sure to find a perfect gift, souvenir or something downtown businesses for a walking tour North Platte River. For the next 80 years, the Platte River brought with it a healthy ecosystem, you didn’t even know you needed. of downtown. Amoco Refinery was a cornerstone business and a world class fishery, and endless recreation one of the largest employers in the area. It was opportunities. Three Crowns Golf Club was the core part of not only the local economy, but it completed in 2005 and is surrounded by more also played a pivotal role in the development and than 3 miles of paved multi-use trails, river access modernization of the entire community. points for fishing, floating and boating as well as a Then, just before Christmas in 1991, the Amoco state-of-the-art whitewater park. Refinery closed its doors. When the refinery’s lights went out, the community that relied on it took major blows. Thousands of local Learn more about area history by visiting the families were directly and indirectly impacted. Salt Creek Museum (by appointment only) In addition to the physical equipment, the early in Midwest. To set a tee-time for 18 holes days of the refinery’s operations left the land and on the old refinery grounds, visit Three surrounding areas, including the adjacent North Crowns Golf Club and read more about the Platte River, heavily contaminated. Platte River Trails System on pages 34-36.
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National Historic Trails Interpretive Center
Prehistoric Wyoming
The area’s amazing history predates humans by thousands of years. Discover the area’s rich geological and prehistoric history at the Tate Geological Museum at Casper College. While you’re there, sign up to go out in the field with the museum’s paleontologists on the next dinosaur dig. You can also meet Dee – an 11,600-year-old Columbian mammoth – and 3,000 of his closest fossilized friends.
Westward Migration
When westward expansion began in the mid- 1800s, Casper was a central hub for the nation’s overland trails. The Oregon, California, Pony Express, Bozeman and Mormon trails all converged right here in Casper. More than half a million bold settlers made the grueling trek on these trails. Some carved their names into Independence Rock, an important historical landmark less than an hour from Casper off Highway 220. Learn about these early days of Casper at the world-class National Historic Trails Interpretive Center, Fort Caspar Museum and the Mormon Handcart Visitors Center at Martin’s Cove.
18 1-800-852-1889 VisitCasper.com Tate Geological Museum 19 The Oil City Fort Caspar Museum A WWII Military Hub
Along the way, some pioneers stayed and put During World War II, Casper briefly served as an down roots. What began as a cluster of shacks Army Air Base to support the war effort. Today, grew into a small town of around 1,000 residents the site of the base is partially intact with several in the late 1800s. Casper’s population grew by original buildings and hangars still standing on more than 600 percent in just 20 years following the airport grounds. A self-guided tour through the boom of oil business that began around the Good Aviation and Veterans Museum at 1910. When oil was discovered in the nearby Salt the Casper Airport will feed your inner aviator Creek Field, Casper became known as the “Oil with a collection of WWII vintage planes as Capital of the Rockies,” a reputation that stuck. well as two rare MIG fighters. Also nearby: the Even today, the Casper area is home to some of Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum. The the nation’s most productive oil fields. The Salt museum patriotically memorializes American Creek Museum in Midwest (44 miles from veterans from the mid-1800s through present day. Casper) chronicles the field’s activity, the workers, their families and communities from 1889 to today (by appointment only).
National Historic Trails Interpretive Center
20 1-800-852-1889 WyomingVisitCasper.com Veterans Memorial Museum 21 Casper is full of surprises and our creative scene is Casper is the home of the renowned Wyoming no exception. Casper offers residents and visitors Symphony Orchestra. Celebrating their 70th a wide range of inspiring cultural outlets, the likes season in 2019-2020, the Wyoming Symphony of which you wouldn’t be surprised to find in a Orchestra is comprised of the region’s best large metropolis. The arts have been a part of the musicians who are dedicated to their craft. The fabric of the Casper community for nearly 100 Wyoming Symphony also partners with the years. In 1924, the Casper Art Guild (now ART Nicolaysen Art Museum and local restaurants 321) was organized to promote the visual arts to host “Brunch and Bach”, a morning event the in the community and the artistic legacy of early day after the symphony (the first Sunday of the Casperites lives on in the present day city. With month, January - March) filled with amazing local countless opportunities to take in all kinds of live art, music and, of course, brunch. music, theatre and art, Casper’s cultural landscape might just captivate you. Scarlow’s Art & Coffee One of the best ways to take in the area’s lively and varied art scene is at the monthly Art Walk. On the first Thursday of the month from May through September, downtown Casper comes alive with artisans and live music. Businesses, restaurants and museums in the downtown district host creators and makers of all types and open their doors to the community. It’s a multi- block party of all things artistic in Casper.
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Discover all offerings starting on page 50; go TOWN, BIG to visitcasper.com/events to see what is happening while you’re here. Nicolaysen Art Museum CULTURE Wyoming Symphony Orchestra 22 1-800-852-1889 VisitCasper.com 23 JASON DYE TONY ELMORE Owner, Owner, 307 Metal Works Fort Atelier / Local Artist MEET CASPERMAKERS 307 Metal Works is an ornamental steel shop, Fort Atelier is a creative agency that does a variety It’s hard to not be inspired by Wyoming’s wide- with Wyoming influenced, one-of-a-kind steel of jobs from digital animation to murals. My open spaces, stunning landscapes and vibrant products. In our store, you can find unique wall work is unique because of my skillset and process. locals. Meet some Casperites who are making “hangings, bars, outdoor furniture, counter tops, “I believe that each project, story, or idea I tell moves and creating some of the best things stools, tables, fire pits, address signs, wedding or visually needs to be designed specifically to the Wyoming has to offer. WHITNEY ASAY anniversary signs, and almost anything you can project’s goal. By taking each creative project on Owner & Creator, think of that is made of steel. On top of in-store with the mindset of being authentic to the project Petuniaz / Funky Junk District products we also do custom orders and build and ourselves lends itself well to producing Petuniaz started as a full-time retail shop and has products per customer requests. We are unique unique works. grown over the years to be more of an event- because we can work on any scale. We can supply based space. Once a month, we host other artisan an individual with a small piece or a corporation WHY CASPER? “vendors and fill the store with jewelry, home with a large-scale project. The Casper community has impacted my work decor, bargain finds and unique, funky finds. We in many ways, from taking art classes at the also host classes including beading projects and Nicolaysen Art Museum as a child, to getting wood sign classes. We’re most well-known for our UNIQUE BEGINNINGS I am also involved in an industrial fabrication a solid art education in high school and being Funky Junk event, every May and September. shop called Double D welding, which is oilfield involved with ART 321 Casper Artists’ Guild as an
driven business. When the oilfield was struggling, adult. These Casper institutions, the community’s
Funky Junk started in 2015 with 7-8 vendors, one we utilized the tools we had and built functional appreciation for the arts and the beautiful nature band, one food vendor and a beer stand next to home decor. When the economy rebounded, we“ we’re surrounded by greatly influence my work. the shop. Our September 2019 event hosted 70+ wanted to continue with our new-found niche creative vendors from around the state, four food
and 307 Metal Works became the store front to trucks, four musicians/bands, a beer garden and a CASPER FAVORITES
house the products we had begun to make. TY HOLLOCK bar featuring Backward’s Distillery. If I want to socialize, I love to get a coffee at Fly Fishing Guide Scarlow’s Coffee and visit ART 321’s monthly Artist & Owner at Ty Outdoors “ UNIQUE STYLE exhibit (especially during an Art Walk). If I need a I am a full-time fly-fishing guide for the Ugly Bug Shop 307 Metal Works at 225 S. David St. Suite #4 I think my style has always been different from break and some fresh air, I love to walk along the Fly Shop in Casper and I’m also a full-time artist. the norm. I love color. ALOT. When most people river or enjoy one of the many open space trails My artwork often focuses on the beautiful fish pick gray, I choose peacock blue and avocado close by. “my clients and I catch every day. I do between green. I love rusty metal and containers of all 7-18 catch and release drawings a year (pictured) kinds. I love oddball items and finding a way to in addition to cooler wraps, fly boxes and other use things differently than their intended use. one-of-a-kind art. Experience It only takes about an hour or two to visit each of my
CASPER FAVORITE seven mural locations, and they make for fun and colorful WHY CASPER photo opportunities! See our animations and digital work I love so many things about this place, it is hard at FortAtelier.com.
With both guiding and my art, my work is on
to pick a favorite. My husband and I love riding Tony Elmore Mural Locations the North Platte River, which is one of the best “
bikes all over downtown. Going to Eggington’s 9/11 Day of Remembrance - Rails to Trails rivers in the country. My favorite thing to do here
for a Sunday breakfast, grabbing an awesome 9/11 Service Memorial Mural - Rails to Trails in Casper is spend time with“ my wife and kids, Indian Paintbrush - NE corner of CY Ave. & Poplar St. cocktail or two at Backward’s and finding as much Fox Den - Downtown Casper Parking Garage (SW corner) taking part in many of the community activities. “ live music as we can to enjoy. Rev. James Reeb Memorial Mural - 225 S. David St. (back) And when I’m not guiding the I am usually Trout Mural - Riverview Park Star Court Mural - Riverview Park fishing the river myself. Shop Funky Junk on May 16 and September 19, 2020. Petuniaz is open Wednesday evenings from 5-8pm and by Shop online at tyoutdoors.com or appointment. Follow @Petuniaz and @funkyjunkdistrict Ugly Bug Fly Shop (240 S. Center St.) on social media for updates on classes and events.
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Casper East - Medical Center A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO FISHING CASPER’S WORLD-CLASS WATERS photo by Trent Tatum JUST THE PLACE FOR YOU No matter your level of expertise, Casper is the perfect place to cast a line. Why? World-class waters At the Holiday Inn Casper East Medical you boasting between 3,000-5,000 fish per mile, for starters. Pair all those fish with amazing local guides, will find comfort and impeccable service. as well as views that will leave you speechless, and you have one of the best fishing destinations in the Contemporary hospitality and our friendly world. Whether you’re new to the sport or an experienced angler, here are a few tips from the locals who staff are eagerly awaiting your visit. know the water best.
in addition to the well-known Fremont Canyon. WHAT IS WAITING FOR YOU PICK YOUR 01 / SEASON And if you prefer lake fishing, we’re near three Full-service restaurant of Wyoming’s most iconic reservoirs: Alcova, IHG Rewards Club Luckily, fishing in Casper is top-notch 12 months Pathfinder, and Glendo, all of which are full of Full Service Catering of the year, with each season having its perks. trout and walleye. Meeting Space In the colder months, there are fewer anglers on Free high-speed internet access the North Platte, the flow is lower and massive BOOK A in all guest rooms rainbow trout are biting. Fall and spring fly 03 / GUIDE fishing on the North Platte often produces large fish and a lot of them. Summer offers consistent While a guide is not required to fish Casper, no CHANGE YOUR VIEW fishing with reliable weather as well as some of one knows the water better. A knowledgeable Beautiful Mountain Views the best dry fly fishing. Long story short: there’s guide is not only familiar with the water (they’re Full service restaurant and lounge no bad time to fish Casper. on it every day), but they also know how the fish Swimming Pool are biting and all the tricks and tips of the area. Fitness Center FIND YOUR See a full list of fishing guides on page 53. King Executive Suites 02 / Business Center WATER The Casper area is truly rich with fishing CHECK opportunities. The famous North Platte River 04 / YOUR GEAR runs right through the heart of the city, meaning you don’t even have to leave town to cast your If you’re missing something, don’t fret. You can line. But if a little more isolation is your style, it’s find it here. Casper is home to several outfitters just a short drive away. Just outside of Casper, with expert staff to help you gear up for a day (or you’ll find access points for the Miracle Mile and a few) on the water. Find a full list of our local the Grey Reef stretches of the North Platte River retailers and gear shops on page 53.
VisitCasper.com 27 05 / CATCH SOAK UP SOME SUN THE FISH OF A ON THE WATER LIFETIME There’s more to Casper’s rivers and lakes than just world-class fishing. The North Platte River as well as Alcova and Pathfinder reservoirs are all amazing recreational waterways. Float, canoe or kayak the North Platte for a serene and scenic trip down an iconic river. Access points can be found on page 30.
Covering nearly 2,500 acres, Alcova Reservoir is one of the most popular recreational lakes in the region. With six campgrounds, three beaches and a full-service marina (Open May-September), there’s no better way to spend the day on the water. Just down the road, you’ll find Pathfinder Reservoir. The reservoir is controlled by Pathfinder Dam and is a great spot for camping, boating, fishing and hiking.
FISHING “THE MILE”
The Miracle Mile, or as locals call it– the Mile– has a reputation for amazing fly fishing. And it is well-deserved. With a near-even split of rainbow and brown trout, this famous stretch of the North Platte river boasts unlikely conditions that make for a fly-fishing photo by Trent Tatum perfect storm. With a huge variety of food sources for the trout, it’s no wonder it hosts around 4,000 fish per mile, some of which grow up to 25-30 inches.
Fun fact: the Miracle Mile is actually longer than a mile. It can range anywhere from 5-8 miles, depending on water levels. Which means there’s plenty of room to spread out from other anglers and catch your trophy trout.
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North Platte ACCESS POINTS CC Explore Casper Mountain In the snowy season, the Casper Mountain Trails Center boasts nearly 26 miles of groomed With miles of multi-use year-round trails, you trails that range from flat runs to steeper inclines. can hike, bike, Nordic ski, snowshoe or fat bike One of the trails is even well-lit in the evenings. on Casper Mountain almost any day of the year. Yes, you read that right: this illuminated trail Popular trails include: the Bridle Trail, a 4.5- means that your snow day adventure doesn’t mile trek that starts at Rotary Park and features have to end just because the sun goes down. In Casper Mountain’s iconic Split Rock near the the winter months, a trails pass is required to peak; Eadsville Trail, a popular mountain biking use the Nordic trails. Get your day-use or season trail that offers amazing scenery; and the Braille pass at the Casper Mountain Trails Center. If Trail, a short hiking trail that was designed for the snowboarding or alpine skiing is your snow visually impaired and includes interpretive signs, day activity of choice, put Hogadon Basin handrails and picnic areas. Ski Area at the top of your to do list. With 27 trails of varying difficulties, two lifts and a brand new lodge, Hogadon is a great way to spend GET a winter day. Other notable attractions atop Casper Mountain include the Adams Memorial Archery Range, Beartrap Meadow Park, Crimson Dawn and the world-class Casper OUTSIDE Mountain Biathlon Center. IN CASPER Casper is home to unmatched opportunities to get outside and enjoy Wyoming’s wide-open spaces. Here, you’re never far from your next amazing outdoor adventure. From the heart of our urban center, you’re less than 20 minutes from several access points for some of the region’s best sightseeing, hiking, biking and trails.
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It’s understandable that when you come to Casper, you expect to meet cowboys, bull Q: You’ve trained all over the country, such as Sun Valley, Idaho, and Caribou, Maine, riders and rodeo champions. But much like the how do these places compare to training landscapes, the locals might just surprise you. here in Casper? For instance, you probably wouldn’t expect to When I got to Casper, I instantly fell in love with meet a former Marine turned Paralympian and the people. It’s also a convenient place to train endurance athlete like Omar Bermejo. After 10 because of how close everything is. Having the years of service and four deployments to Iraq, mountain and the biathlon center minutes away a motorcycle accident in 2008 left him forced is great. I also met my wife here, so that sealed the CASPER’S to amputate his right arm. By 2014, he was deal for me. Altogether, Casper has just felt like participating in the Winter Paralympics. Since home from the moment I arrived, and I’ve never then, Omar has made a life for himself here in experienced that feeling anywhere else. Casper with his wife and two-year-old son and URBAN competes in endurance races around the globe. Q: How does having the Casper Mountain Biathlon Club and world-class skiing facilities all within 15 minutes from downtown impact Q: How were you introduced to biathlon? your training? I was at a veteran’s association meeting in Tucson, In Casper, every opportunity to become a TRAILS Arizona, and the board president of the Casper successful athlete is right outside your door. Biathlon Club, Rob Rosser, was there recruiting The biathlon course on top of the mountain A THREAD BETWEEN CITY people to come try out for the 2014 Winter is world-class, and it’s one of the best places I Paralympics team in Casper. At that time, I had have skied in my life. I love going to Rotary & NATURAL LANDSCAPES no idea what the biathlon was. I honestly thought Park and having miles and miles of running I was just supposed go down the mountain on trails filled with mountain top views. skis, and then shoot something when I got there. Casper is such a beautiful place, and I think One of the things locals and visitors love most One of the most notable urban trails is the Platte But I had nothing to lose, so I got on a plane. anything is possible here. about Casper is how the wilds of Wyoming seem River Trail, a 10.5-mile paved trail that runs from to be just outside the front door. No matter the North Casper Soccer Fields through town, Q: What made you fall in love with where you are, you’re only a few minutes from by the Tate Pumphouse and White Water Nordic skiing? While in the Marines, I learned that there’s being able to experience nature, see wildlife and Park, eventually ending in Paradise Valley Park Fun fact: Omar takes advantage of a number hit the trails. And our top-notch trails aren’t on Casper’s west end. The Platte River Trail painful pain, and there’s pain that helps turn you of our local sporting good shops in town, but has into someone else, someone better. I missed that trusted Zeelo’s Cranks with his bike and ski limited to those found on Casper Mountain. allows walking, running, biking, skateboarding maintenance for years. It’s a relationship he trusts, Even Casper’s urban center makes it easy to soak and roller blading along the scenic North Platte type of pain. Once I was told that Nordic skiing and one he trusts so much that he gets nervous was the hardest Olympic sport there is, I was sold. taking them anywhere else. He’s also a big supporter up some nature in the middle of town with an River. And even more good news: leashed dogs of Crazy Peddler, as they put on a lot of events extensive and well-mapped trails system. are welcome. for the cycling community in town.
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The Wooden Derrick Café House of Sushi greatharvestcasper.com 2305 E 12th St Casper Metro Coffee 260 S Center St Casper 112 E 2nd St. Casper 307-337-4286 L|D 307-234-7787 L|D|Bar 241 S David St Casper houseofsushicasper.com 307-337-1003 metrocoffeco.com 307-472-5042 307-234-1818 L|D|Bar Skull Tree Brewing Mexican Village Inn 1530 Burlington Ave Casper Scarlow’s Art & Coffee
villageinn.com J.S. Chinese Restaurant Bars, Pubs & 307-277-3764 Bar 122 W. 2nd St Casper 116 W 2nd St Casper 307-577-0618 L|D 350 SE Wyo Blvd Casper 307-234-1485 scarlowsgallery.com 307-237-8390 Don Juan 325 S Durbin St Casper 307-472-0361 Tasting Rooms Spirits Lounge KOTO Japanese & Asian 144 S Center St Casper B|L|D 800 N Poplar St Casper Starbucks Coffee 307-234-0903 L|D|Bar Fusion 307-266-6000 Bar starbucks.com Wendy’s 5091 E 2nd St Casper 307-333-6666 4585 E 2nd St Casper 307-234-9470 L|D|Bar Alibi Bar Guadalajara wendys.com 1740 E Yellowstone Hwy, Casper Taylor’s Sports Bar & Spirits 4003 CY Ave Casper 307-235-6550 3350 CY Ave Casper 1111 CY Ave Casper 307-235-4578 307-234-7266 37 Curtis St Evansville 300 SE Wyo Blvd Casper 307-577-7060 guadalajaramexrest.creativodesignllc.
4281 E 2nd St Casper 307-237-9378 L|D Lime Leaf Asian Bistro ramkotacasper.com/dining 560 N Center St Casper 307-265-4476 com 307-234-4699 L|D|Bar 845 E 2nd St Casper limeleafwy.com 2625 E 2nd St. Casper 307-237-9361 Back Door Lounge 307-266-0941 L|Smoking|Bar 307-315-6888 L|D 1076 CY Ave Casper 307-266-0136 307 Sunrise 840 CY Ave Casper 307-265-5080 Bar La Cocina 4370 S. Poplar St. Casper TJ’s Bar & Grill 321 East E St Casper lacocinacasper.com Ming House Chinese Backwards Distilling 2024 CY Ave Casper Wind City Books 307-266-1414 L|D|Bar 233 E 2nd St Casper 307-265-1838 L|D 307-473-7526 L|D|Bar 152 S Center St Casper Wyoming Ale Works Company 5900 E 2nd St Casper windcitybooks.com 307-315-6003 La Costa 214 S. Wolcott St Casper wyomingaleworks.com Mongolian Grill Uncorked Fine Wine and 1600 E 2nd St Casper 4801 E 2nd St Casper 307-473-1033 L|D 158 Progress Circle Mills 307-472-5900 L|D|Bar backwardsdistilling.com Spirits Tasting Room 307-235-6599 L|D|Bar 307-472-1275 Bar 5700 W Poison Spider Casper Ice Cream & Wyoming Hot Wings New Moon Chinese Café 307-233-6830 L Moe’s Southwest Grill 832 CY Ave Casper 307-234-2915 L|D 1821 E 12th St Casper Butch’s Happy Days Dessert 6985 Nugget Rd Evansville 307-237-5924 L|D 1180 Oildale Evansville Vintage Fine Wine and moes.com 307-234-0277 L|D Pho Saigon 307-577-5031 Smoking|Bar Martini Bar 2145 E 12nd St Casper 307-472-5695 L|D Yellowstone Garage 1016 S Poplar Casper Pancho’s Bliss Yogurt Bar & Grill 307-473-9463 3700 CY Ave Casper Chatters Bar & Grill 5030 E 2nd St Casper 355 W Yellowstone Hwy Casper Shogun Japanese panchosfastfood.com 1324 Prairie Lane Bar Nunn 307 333-6853 yellowstonegarage.com Steakhouse caspermenus.com/Restaurants/chatters- 307-237-0907 B|L|D 307-215-7266 L|D|Bar 3095 Talon Dr Casper shogunwy.com bar-grill.htm Cold Stone Creamery 307-266-6888 L|D|Bar 307-234-5329 L|D|Smoking|Bar Qdoba 939 E 2nd St Casper qdoba.com coldstonecreamery.com Thai Kitchen 5030 E 2nd St Casper 307-473-1100 Frontier Brewing 307 237-3960 1120 E. 12th St Casper 117 E 2nd St Casper 4009 CY Ave Casper 307-472-0892 307-333-6922 L|D|Bar 307-337-1000 Bar B|L|D Donells Candies 201 E 2nd St Casper donnellschocolates.com 307-234-6283 48 B|L|D Breakfast|Lunch|Dinner 1-800-852-1889 VisitCasper.com B|L|D Breakfast|Lunch|Dinner 49 Taco Bell Pizza Ranch Texas Roadhouse tacobell.com 5011 E 2nd St Casper 210 Miracle St Evansville 86 SE Wyo Blvd Evansville pizzaranch.com 307-237-1234 L|D texasroadhouse.com 307-266-0056 307-265-0801 L|D|Bar 3340 CY Ave Casper 307-266-4769 B|L|D Racca’s Pizzeria Napoletana 430 S Ash St Casper raccaspizzeria.com Taco Johns 307-337-2444 L|D|Bar tacojohns.com Historical Tours 4031 E 2nd St Casper 307-235-4016 766 CY Ave Casper 307-265-6805 601 SE Wyo Blvd Casper 307-237-8968 Sandwiches Dinosaur Nature Trail 80 West F Street Casper 307-235-0297 On County Road 407 between Black 3533 W Yellowstone Mills 307-235-8102 & Deli Beach and Cottonwood Beach Roads at 4035 Plaza Dr Casper 307-237-8968 Alcove Lake B|L|D Jersey Mike’s Divine Travel/Adventure Tacos Mexico 3095 Talon Dr Casper jerseymikes.com West 2117 E 12th St Casper 307-472-5606 307-333-1381 L|D Casper divinetravelsllc.com B|L|D 307-277-0480 Jimmy John’s Customize your tour to your needs. TacoTime 4801 E 2nd St Casper Explore the Oregon Trail. 1215 S Beverly St Casper tacotime.com jimmyjohns.com 307-237-9891 B|L|D|Bar 307-472-0437 L|D Historic Trails West Mills historictrailswest.com Sandwich Bar 307-266-4868 200 E 2nd St Casper 307-266-1527 L|D Contestoga wagon treks and horseback Pizza rides on the trails pioneers traveled. Schlotzsky’s 6985 Nugget Rd Evansville Independence Rock Bid’s Place schlotzskys.com HWY 220, 20 Miles NE of Muddy Gap 4709 W Yellowstone Hwy Casper 307-473-8589 L|D wyoparks.state.wy.us 307-577-5213 L|D|Smoking|Bar Natural Oregon Trail Landmark. Subway Numerous pioneers painted, carved or Dominos subway.com wrote their names in its surface over. dominos.com 234 N Center St Casper 307-266-3100 813 E 1st St Casper 307-234-4455 4400 E 2nd St Casper 307-265-6662 3141 SW Wyo Blvd Casper 307-265-2900 1905 E 2nd St Casper 307-266-1841 1540 Centennial Ct Casper 516 SW Wyo Blvd Mills 307-473-1113 Indoor Activities 307-237-6100 L|D 2711 CY Ave Casper 307-234-9650 4255 CY Ave Casper 307-472-1224 41 SE Wyo Blvd Casper 307-473-1144 Firehouse Pizza 395 Newport #6 Casper 307-333-5518 L|D 5150 Rock Gym 395 Newport Rd Casper 408 N Beverly Casper 307-439-2200 L|D Steamboat Deli 5150rockgym.com 307-337-2166 Indoor rock climbing facility. Little Ceasars 251 E Center St Casper 307-333-6557 littlecaesars.com Casper Family Aquatic 939 E 2nd St Casper 307-266-1040 Center 3320 CY Ave Casper 307-577-0000 L|D 1801 E 4th St Casper Steakhouse casperwy.gov 307-235-8383 Ludovico Farm To Lazy river, 2 slides, family friendly Wood Flame 3095 Talon Drive Casper 307-337-1222 Casper Ice Arena FireRock Steakhouse 1801 E 4th St Casper Papa John’s Pizza 6100 E 2nd St Casper casperwy.gov 307-235-8484 1501 E 2nd St Casper firerocksteakhouse.com Indoor ice rink, snack bar, skate rentals. papajohns.com 307-234-2121 L|D 307-234-2333 L|D|Bar Casper Recreation Center Papa Murphy’s Pizza Outback Steakhouse 1804 E 4th St Casper 4030 Plaza Dr Casper 307-337-2410 229 Miracle Rd Evansville casperwy.gov 307-235-8383 201 S. Montana Ave 307-237-7272 outback.com 307-235-0391 Drop-in courts, football and pool, L|D|Bar papamurphys.com L|D aquatics. Rib & Chophouse Pizza Hut 256 S. Center St Casper Durbin Street Golf pizzahut.com 327 N Durbin Casper ribandchophouse.com L|D|Bar 3741 E 2nd St Casper 307-577-9112 durbinstgolf.com 307-265-4677 3738 CY Ave Casper 307-265-0804 Silver Fox Steakhouse 1300 S Poplar St Casper 307-577-0511 L|D 3422 Energy Ln Casper El Marko Lanes 2800 CY Ave Casper silverfoxcaper.com 307-237-9558 307-235-3000 L|D|Bar 50 B|L|D Breakfast|Lunch|Dinner 1-800-852-1889 Jump Craze Pottery By You Wyoming Veterans Museum Platte River Trails 4720 Lathrop Road Evansville 1627 E 2nd St Casper 3740 Jourgensen Ave Casper 1775 W 1st St Casper jumpcrazeusa.com 307-337-3671 potterybyyou.biz/ wyomilitary.wyo.gov/veterans/ Outdoor platterivertrails.com 307-577-1206 Guides & 307-472-9087 museums/vets-museum/ 307-472-1857 Activities Bike, walk, skate alongside the North Outfitters Kids Works Platte River. 2500 CY Ave Casper Fox Theater Werner Wildlife Museum kidsworksllc.com 307-234-4386 150 W 2nd St Casper 405 E 15th St Casper Platte River Whitewater Indoor playground, childcare. wyomovies.com/theaters/casper/fox-iii- caspercollege.edu/werner-wildlife- Alcova Marina Park 307 River Sports savers-theater/ 307-235-0900 museum 307-235-2108 24025 Lake Shore Dr Alcova Amoco Park W 1st St. Casper 1775 W 1st St. Casper Natrona County Public alcovaresort.com 307-472-6666 307-235-8281 raftnreel.com 307-267-1070 Guided and non-guided rafting and Library Rialto Theater Fort Caspar Historical Site Watercraft rentals, fishing licenses Water sports, kayaking, 1/2 mile with fly-fishing trips. 307 E 2nd St (Main Branch) Casper 100 E 2nd St Casper and Museum 4 man made rock structures creating natronacountylibrary.org 307-577-7323 wyomovies.com/theaters/casper/rialto- 4001 Fort Caspar Rd Casper ATV Track turbulent water recreation. Maps of Casper, bus schedules, and movie-palace/ fortcasparwyoming.com/ 307-235-8462 Poison Spider Road Casper Cole Creek Outfitters information about local attractions 307-266-3647 wy.blm.gov/cfo/recreation.htm Salt Creek Country Club PO Box 2945 Casper make this a helpful stop while visiting Mormon Handcart Historic 200 Acres. Open year round to all off Midwest/Edgerton 307-266-1599 the downtown area. America Theater road vehicles, no fee. pasturegolf.com/courses/saltcreek.htm Antelope, mule deer, and elk archery Site and Visitor Center and rifle hunt guides. 119 S Center St Casper 47600 WY-220 Alcova 307-437-6229 Sandtrap Indoor Golf wyomovies.com/theaters/casper/ history.lds.org/subsection/historic-sites/ BMX Track “Sand packed” greens, 9 holes. 523 S Center Casper america-stadium-movie-palace/ wyoming/martins-cove 307-328-2953 25th & Poplar Mike Sedar Park Casper Crandall Creek Outfitters thesandtrapigc.com 307-333-1464 307-472-4747 307-235-4168 Casper Skate Park 223 N Durbin Casper 1701 E ‘K’ St. Casper crandallcreekoutfitters.com National Historic Trails 307-237-8468 Studio City Mesa Theater Casper Municipal 307-235-5694 Interpretive Center Big Horn Sheep, Elk, Deer, Antelope, 3150 Talon Dr Casper 1501 N Poplar St Casper Golf Course Mountain Goat, Moose. wyomovies.com 307-472-7469 Museums nhtcf.org 307-265-8030 2120 Allendale Blvd Casper Speas Rearing Station Featuring eleven screens including large caspermunicipalgolf.com 8200 Speas Road Casper Massive Buck Outfitters format ARQ auditorium and reclining Crimson Dawn Park and 307-233-6620 wgfd.wyo.gov 307-473-8890 leather lounge chairs. Art 321 - Casper Artists Public Golf Course, 27 holes. Fish Hatchery 740 W 52nd St. Casper Museum massivebuckoutfitters.com Guild 1620 Crimson Dawn Rd Casper 307-333-3319 Studio City Stadium 321 W Midwest Casper natrona.net/234/Crimson-Dawn Casper Disc Golf Stuckenhoff Shooters 10 Theater casperartguild.org 307-265-2655 307-235-1303 North of soccer & softball complex on Complex 5020 E 2nd St Casper Bryan Stock Trail Casper 2330 N Station Rd. Casper Platte River Outfitters wyomovies.com 307-472-7469 307-235-8283 stuckenhoffshooterscomplex.net 3400 S Poplar Casper Casper Planetarium Western History Center 307-265-2843 All digital projection and sound. 904 N Poplar Casper 125 College Drive Casper 18 holes, bring your own disc. 307-265-2535 casperplanetarium.com 100 and 300 yard rifle ranges, shotgun caspercollege.edu/whc S-N-S Outfitter & Guide Sunrise Lanes 307-577-0310 307-268-2680 Casper Mountain range and cannon range. Muzzle 4000 S Poplar (In Sunrise Shopping Trails Center loading range, action pistol/cowboy Service PO Box 2827 Casper Center) Casper The Science Zone Casper Mountain Casper action shooting range. huntwyo.com 307-266-4229 sunriselanes.net 307-234-9141 111 W Midwest Casper natrona.net/448/Nordic-Skiing Big game hunting across 750,000 acres Dining, lounge and 24 bowling lanes. thesciencezone.org 307-473-9663 Music & Theater 307-259-0958 The Cages of land. A hands-on exploratory center where Summer: hiking/biking. Winter: ski 1961 Fetterman Casper Wagon Wheel Roller Rink children and families can learn trails lit until 9:30pm. 307-277-8725 Sweetwater Outfitters 305 Van Horn Mills together. Casper Theater Company Batting cages open April-September PO Box 4188 Casper wwskate.com 307-265-4214 735 CY Ave Casper Casper Speedway sweethunt.com 307-266-1424 Indoor roller skating rink, arcade & Bishop House caspertheatercompany.net 1277 Amoco Road Casper Three Crowns Golf Course snack bar. 818 E. Second St. Casper 307-267-7243 casperspeedway.myracepass.com/ Platte River Commons Casper cadomafoundation.org/ Call or visit website for schedule of 307-575-3555 threecrownsgolfclub.com Thunder Ridge Wyoming Gun Company 307-235-5277 performances. Open Friday evenings mid-May 307-472-7696 2221 Lexington Casper 580 Landmark Dr Casper through early September Robert Trent Jones Jr. public course. thunderridgeoutfitter.com 307-259-7448 wyogun.com 307-337-2486 Good Aviation and Gertrude Krampert Theater 18 holes. Indoor shooting range, 25 lanes. Veterans Museum Casper College Campus Casper Edness Kimball Wilkins 8220 Fuller St Casper caspercollegearts.cc 307-268-2500 State Park Wyoming Game and Fish Trophy Creek Outfitters YMCA 307-259-5910 Casper College Theatrical HWY 20/26 Evansville 3030 Energy Lane Casper PO Box 1148 Mills 1611 Casper Mountain Road Casper performances. wyoparks.stste.wy.us 307-577-5150 wgfd.wyo.gov 307-473-3400 trophycreek.com 307-267-9383 casperymca.org 307-265-1564 Popular picnic area and bird watching Hunting and fishing orders on line, Guided hunts of mule deer, whitetail, Nicolaysen Art Museum antelope, elk and moose. $5/day pass, out of state memberships 400 E Collins Dr Casper Stage III Community Theater habitat, walking, biking trails, horse landowner list. honored, full use. thenic.org 307-235-5247 900 N Center Casper trails, swimming. Handicap accessible stageiiitheater.org 307-234-0946 fishing pier. Daily use fees. Yesness Pond Wyoming Professional
Speas Fish Hatchery Salt Creek Museum Community Theater. Call or visit Poplar & Wyoming Blvd Casper Hunters PO Box 1901 Mills 8200 Speas Rd Casper 531 Peake St Midwest/Edgerton website for information. Hogadon Basin Ski Area Stocked pond for children’s wyomingprofessionalhunters.com wgfd.wyo.gov/About-Us/Offices-and- 307-437-6513 By appointment only. 2500 Hogadon Road Casper fishing experience. Facilities/Dan-Speas-Rearing-Station Wyoming Symphony hogadon.net 307-235-8499 307-247-6226 307-473-8890 Tate Geological Museum Orchestra 60 acres of groomed slopes;
125 College Dr Casper 225 S David St, Ste 1 Casper ski school, rentals, concessions, Cowboy Drifters Casper wyocowboydrifters.com Artisan Alley caspercollege.edu/tate-geological- wyomingsymphony.org snowboarders welcome. 307-331-2031 731 E 2nd St Casper museum 307-268-2447 307-266-1478 artisanalley307.com/ 307-265-0991 Live symphony performances Oct-May. Pathfinder Reservoir Year round fly fishing guides. Public HWY 220 via CR 406 or 407 lodging and cabins.
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Shop Local Retire for the Night After you’ve refueled and recharged, it’s time to Casper offers a wide variety of go downtown. Peruse dozens of shops bursting accommodations. Take your with the creations of local makers. Highlights pick from the area’s hotels on page 42. You can also include Wyoming Shirt & Gift, Mountain pitch your tent or park your Sports and Mustard Seed. RV at one of the county’s 10 campgrounds (page 45). David Street Station
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In Casper? Stop by our Visitor Center in the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center at 1501 North Poplar Street.