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The 8 Best Free Things to do in Rock Springs, Wyoming (WY)
Rock Springs is a city in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 23,036 at the 2010 census, making it the 5th most populated city in the state of Wyoming. Rock Springs is the principal city of the Rock Springs micropolitan statistical area, which has a population of 37,975. Rock Springs is known as the Home of 56 Nationalities because of the influx of immigrants from all over the world who came to work in the coal mines that supplied the fuel to power the steam engines of the Union Pacific Railroad. The city's rich cultural heritage is celebrated each summer on International Day, a festival where the foods, costumes, and traditions of residents' ancestors are recreated and enjoyed at Bunning Park in downtown Rock Springs.
Restaurants in Rock Springs
1. Adobe Town
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By mmikko - Joensuu, Finland
Well worth to visit, so quiet and just great views. Quite hard to get, roads are rough. The roads are very bas condition. Gravel roads, or paths, lot of pot holes, path is badly rutted. Drivable by 4x4 and enough clearance. If roads are dry it is possible get through, but if they are mud it will be difficult. Take enough time and get out at day light - so you can see hazards at road. Easies way to drive is from I-80. On I-80 take the Bitter Creek Exit (Exit 142) and follow County Road 19 (S) south, road turns to gravel, bearing left at the junction with County Road 24. Around 27 miles from I-80 pass the Eversole Ranch. Bear left at a minor junction at the Eversole Ranch. 1.8 miles south of the ranch CR-19 bears right. Here, bear left and leave CR-19 on a wide, well-graded, and unnamed BLM road (BLM 4412 on some maps). 3.4 miles on reach an unsigned T Junction. Staying straight will take you towards the Skull Creek Rim Access Road and eventually Colorado. Take a left for the Adobe Creek Rim.
2. Natural History Museum - Western Wyoming Community College
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By Kara307
If you want to see large fossils - this is a great place to go. You can do an easy walking tour with the map provided and take you own time enjoying each exhibit.
3. White Mountain Petroglyphs
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
These incised petroglyphs were carved by the ancestors of present Plains and Great Basin Native American People. They include drawings of elk, buffalo, horses, teepes and several kinds of human figures.
Reviewed By zbestbiker - Roosevelt, United States
When to check out the glyphs, and was pleased with what I saw. Well maintained trail to and parking area to start from.
4. City of Rock Springs Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By bethd663 - Rock Springs, United States
I absolutely loved the museum and the people working there were very friendly and helpful, make sure you check out their books you can buy I absolutely love mine, I bought this book called bleed blister and purge it’s the reality of living in the west in the 1900s, I highly recommend it! I could’ve stayed all day in there looking and imagining living back then,I have lived here for many years and this was my first visit there, sometimes places get overlooked.Thank you to all the volunteers and people that make the museum possible
5. Pilot Butte Wild Horse Scenic Loop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By Mareedratt - Kent, United States
Definitely would recommend! This is a beautiful drive, lots of scenic vistas. We did see some horses but the views made the drive worth it. It’s a very rocky start from Rock Springs but it levels out about halfway through. We took our Ford Escape but saw people with sedans and that would be fine. If you have dry weather, four-wheel-drive is not necessary... it’s just a really rough ride.
6. Flaming Gorge - Uintas National Scenic Byway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By 7gRV2020 - Texas, United States
If you are pressed for time, I strongly encourage you to NOT try to drive the complete scenic byway AND drive it on a beautiful day when you can stop long enough to appreciate everything and take some photos before continuing on this journey. Take plenty of water, snacks, a good pair of hiking shoes, a great camera, and a map of the flaming gorge scenic byway before you venture out. We had a great time and as recommended by many, we also drove the Sheep Creek Geological Loop. Unfortunately, we only drove half of that loop before arriving at road closure, so we had to double back. Maybe this was due to the previous week weather, but It was still worth it and I highly recommend taking that loop.
7. Flaming Gorge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By mountainswans - Westcliffe, United States
This place is beyond incredible - the views amazing and be sure to take the Sheep Creek Geological road! Will have to return because with all the smoke from the fires nationwide I am sure it is even more amazing!
8. Boars Tusk
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By zbestbiker - Roosevelt, United States
Road to sight was a bit narley. But was worth the venture. Wind blowing only bummer. But that's wyoming for you.
