Location: Thermopolis
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The 9 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Thermopolis, Wyoming (WY)
Thermopolis is the largest town in Hot Springs County, Wyoming, United States, and also the county seat. As of the 2010 census, the town population was 3,009.
Restaurants in Thermopolis
1. The Star Plunge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 799 reviews
Hot Springs Water Park Year Round, Open Daily, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM 2 Large Pools,2 Hot Tubs, 3 Water Slides, Vapor Cave, 3 Jacuzzis, 2 Baby Pools, 10 foot High Jump, Weight Room, 2 Tanning Beds, Game Room, Gift Shop, Sack Bar
Reviewed By L_Sweazy10
This place is amazing! The Star Plunge has an outdoor pool with shade, indoor pool, hot tub, water slides for the kiddos and a vapor cave (sauna), all natural hot springs. Staff are very pleasant and attentive.
2. Hot Springs Historical Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Belly up to the original bar where outlaws from the Hole-In-The-Wall gang once sat, including the infamous Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid! Though spirits are no longer served to patrons, it is a great place to sit and imagine the sights, sounds and smells that once surrounded this icon from the past. Walk through an old town setting where you can peer through the doors and windows of an old general store, doctor & dentist offices, a reconstructed jail, a newspaper & print shop, barber shop and much more. Explore one of the largest Indian artifact collections in Wyoming. The museum also houses several prehistoric artifacts and an amazing display of rocks & minerals. This history of Hot Springs County would not be complete without honoring our veterans. We have cases full of artifacts from area soldiers who served in several conflicts over the years. Check out the museum gift shop for some unique gifts & souvenirs!
Reviewed By jang936 - Bethesda, United States
Give this museum more stars, it is really an incredible collection they have amassed! We dropped in after a local recommended it, and we were blown away by how many great exhibits they had! The Hole in the Wall bar is pretty amazing to see, and my 10yo really enjoyed the "old Thermopolis" town recreation. What a great place to wander around for an afternoon and reflect on the simpler times!!
3. Wyoming Dinosaur Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 576 reviews
Experience one of the top ten dinosaur museums in the world! The Wyoming Dinosaur Center has over 58 mounted skeletons of dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures, in addition to thousands of fossils from across Wyoming and around the world. Take a peek into our preparation lab where you can watch paleontologists expose the past. Visit active dinosaur dig sites only ten minutes away from the museum on a guided tour! Sign up for a Dig for a Day or Shovel Ready and experience paleontology firsthand, as your personal paleontologists lead you on an adventure you will never forget. Join us for an experience of dinosaur discovery unlike any other!
Reviewed By karenjmontalvo - Colorado Springs, United States
We did the Dig for a Day at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center and were blown away! I was worried my 8 and 10 yo would get bored but they were in heaven the whole time. It was so great to geek out as a family. Each family in attendance was taken to their own dig site with their own guide making it a very personal experience. The guides were college interns that were the most polite, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable people you could have asked for. We dug for hours, then went back to the museum for a detailed, private tour, that included behind the scenes. Worth every penny.
4. Hot Springs State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 710 reviews
Contains the world's largest mineral hot spring and nine mineral pools.
Reviewed By Y6140IJcindyg - San Antonio, United States
Very nice area to picnic, walking trails, bath house with indoor and outdoor hot spring pools, buffalo herd is viewable on short drives within park.
5. Legend Rock Petroglyph Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 181 reviews
At Legend Rock Petroglyph site, visitors step back in time to A.D. 500-1700. Well-preserved prehistoric and American Indian etchings of animals and humans are located along Cottonwood Creek. The site is maintained by agents of Hot Springs State Park.
Reviewed By MissMem - Memphis, United States
At least 30 miles from Thermopolis, Legend Rock Petroglyph Site sits in the blazing sun. Be sure to wear hiking boots or covered shoes and bring water and your sense of adventure. It is said that some of the petroglyphs date back as long as 10,000 years. Because these amazing "glyphs" have been vandalized security cameras help protect the area. This is a very worthwhile adenture.
6. Storyteller
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
We are a cool bookstore and coffee place were many people come to shoot the bull. At times it gets deep, but no one has drowned yet! Oh and the drinks are great!
Reviewed By killer-addict - Longmont, United States
We love book stores and this one has a wonderful selection, as well as great toys, yummy snacks, and of course, great coffee. Looking forward to returning with our grandkids!
7. Ava's Silver and Rock Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By wildfloweroftheWest
Ava's is a must if you like or love rocks. You learn so much by reading the educational signs posted near all the rocks inside and out. Eddie and Ava are SO knowledgeable and willing to share their expertise. They even encourage folks to bring mystery rocks in for an ID. It's a great place to find affordable dino treasures to send to the grandkids or jewelry made by Ava for yourself or friends.
8. Wind River Canyon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 192 reviews
Reviewed By flzdmpm03 - Fort Myers, United States
Beautiful scenery from high mountains to winding roads along the river. Mountain colors change from gray to black to pink and red. Lots of pullouts for photo opportunities. We were fortunate enough to catch some nice foliage.
9. TePee Pools and Spa
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 128 reviews
Offers pools and steam rooms and is open daily from 9am to 9pm.
Reviewed By 992ChrisH - Watford, United Kingdom
Visited during a road trip in October 2019. Spent a good few hours relaxing in the hot pools and steam cave. Floating outside in the large pool was a wonderful experience, if a little chilly when you got out of the lovely warm thermal water. The entrance fee allowed for a return to the pool later in the evening. Great value for money.
