Explore Wyoming: 11 Often Missed Towns

The YouTube page is called Travel with a Wiseguy. The host has been doing a series called Small Town Downtown. In this video, which you can watch below, he travels to 11 small Wyoming towns, showing what they look like today and explaining their history.

The towns covered in this video are Lovell, Cowley, Powell, Greybull, Worland, Thermopolis, Kemmerer, Chugwater, Wheatland, Guernesy, and Douglas.

He said that his favorite little town in Wyoming was Kemmerer. He enjoyed looking at the original JCPenney store and the triangle-shaped downtown.

Most travelers make the mistake of driving slowly through a small town and calling it good without ever stopping to find out why people live there or why the town is there in the first place. They are missing a lot.

Watch the full video below.

Pulling into shops like the Chugwater Soda Fountain or the Tri-County Mercantile. There is a chance to learn about the locals and the history of the town.

Let's take a look at other small towns worth visiting if you are wondering where to visit and what to see.

My list of 11 Best Small Towns in Wyoming.

Cody
Vibe: Wild West history and rodeo culture.
Highlights: Buffalo Bill Center of the West and nightly summer rodeos.

Lander
Vibe: Outdoor adventure hub where "Stetsons meet Birkenstocks".
Highlights: Access to Sinks Canyon State Park and rugged climbing.

Sheridan
Vibe: Sophisticated western heritage at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains.
Highlights: Historic downtown storefronts and the historic Sheridan Inn.

Thermopolis
Vibe: Relaxing wellness and thermal waters.
Highlights: Hot Springs State Park featuring the world's largest mineral hot spring.

Mshake

Pinedale
Vibe: Alpine gateway and angler paradise.
Highlights: Museum of the Mountain Man and proximity to the Wind River Range.

Dubois
Vibe: Rugged, authentic working cowboy community.
Highlights: Bighorn sheep center and scenic Wind River Valley.

Ten Sleep
Vibe: Tiny western town with a vibrant local soul.
Highlights: Ten Sleep Brewing Co. and scenic canyon roads.

Buffalo
Vibe: Classic cattle-trail history and charm.
Highlights: Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum and historic Occidental Hotel.

Saratoga
Vibe: Peaceful riverside relaxation and luxury ranch retreats.
Highlights: Free public Hobo Hot Springs and North Platte River fishing.

Sundance
Vibe: Wooded mountain refuge in the Black Hills.
Highlights: Close proximity to Devils Tower National Monument.

Powell
Vibe: Quiet agricultural and college community with tight-knit warmth.
Highlights: Homesteader Museum and local arts at The Polar Plant.