6 Free Things to do in Casper That You Shouldn't Miss

July 27, 2021 Layne Dawes

Casper is a city in and the county seat of Natrona County, Wyoming, United States. Casper is the second largest city in the state, according to the 2010 census, with a population of 55,316. Only Cheyenne, the state capital, is larger. Casper is nicknamed "The Oil City" and has a long history of oil boomtown and cowboy culture, dating back to the development of the nearby Salt Creek Oil Field. In 2010, Casper was named the highest-ranked family-friendly small city in the West, and ranked eighth overall in the nation in Forbes magazine's list of "the best small cities to raise a family".
Restaurants in Casper

1. Tate Geological Museum

124 College Dr, Casper, WY 82601-4611 +1 307-268-2447 http://www.caspercollege.edu/tate/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 143 reviews

Tate Geological Museum

Reviewed By FoothillsTeacher - Colfax, United States

There's so much in this small museum you could spend hours learning about extinct animals without even beginning to explore the rocks and minerals! I think that anyone interested in paleontology from age 6 and older would get a lot out of a visit.

2. Natrona County Public Library

307 E 2nd St, Casper, WY 82601-2505 +1 307-237-4935 http://www.natronacountylibrary.org/
Excellent
71%
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Natrona County Public Library

3. Morad Park

2800 SW Wyoming Blvd, Casper, WY 82604 +1 307-235-8281
Excellent
55%
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Morad Park

4. Garden Creek Falls

Garden Creek Road Rotary Park, Casper, WY 82609
Excellent
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4.5 based on 55 reviews

Garden Creek Falls

Reviewed By OnYourMarkTravel - Wyoming, United States

Given that Casper is pretty isolated, I think that it has some beautiful features, one being these water falls. They are very popular and the water flow can vary during the season. The area around the falls is well maintained and has some wonderful picnic spots. They have also added better walkways and viewing decks. My children love to visit these falls when we come to Casper. It is an easy little hike for them as well as my elderly parents.

5. Platte River Trails

Casper, WY 82601 +1 307-577-1206 http://www.platterivertrails.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Platte River Trails

6. Hells Half Acre

40 Mi Nw Of Casper On Hwy 20/26, Casper, WY
Excellent
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3.5 based on 54 reviews

Hells Half Acre

Reviewed By Rockabird - Beach Park, United States

We stopped along the way from Thermopolous to Casper. It was on the map and a simple roadside sign. What a surprise because after miles and miles of sagebrush scenery, we didn't exoext such a spectacular view. Standing at the edge, the wind almost blew us over. I'm not sure that that is always the case, but the view itself is worth the stop.

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