Douglas and Glenrock Wyoming
Expansive views of Laramie Peak from the village of Esterbrook
Welcome to Converse County, the gateway to Wyoming’s Wild West
Down Home Delights
The Wyoming State Fair may be Converse County’s most popular attraction. Officially established in 1905, this popular five-day event takes place in Douglas each August. With everything from high-energy rodeo events to carnival rides, live concerts and demolition derbies, it’s the epitome of modern-day Western fun.
In town, enjoy hip shopping and dining with distinctive Wild West flair. Downtown Douglas is full of Western-inspired boutiques tucked into historic buildings, as well as artistic homages to the mythical jackalope that make perfect photo ops. Grab dinner and drinks at the College Inn Bar (the town's oldest operational business), then cap off the night with a movie at the historic Princess Theater. Over in Glenrock, spend some time at Glenrock Town Square to enjoy a modern children’s playscape and community gatherings, like a summer concert series. Then, wander your way to West Birch Street for homey eateries like Rosie’s Cantina & Mexican Grill and Bobbi’s Classic Diner. You’ll find plenty of notable sites within walking distance of downtown Glenrock, including many buildings on the National Register of Historic Places.
Historic Sites
Douglas and Glenrock are packed with historic sites, dating all the way back to the days of the dinosaurs. Start at the Glenrock Paleontological Museum, where you can peruse galleries of dinosaur bones and fossils, before jumping forward in time to the pioneer era with a visit to the Deer Creek Museum just a few minutes away. In Douglas, visit the Wyoming Pioneer Memorial Museum, where you’ll find artifacts from both the areas' early pioneers. Head to the heart of town to admire and even climb aboard preserved rail cars at the Douglas Railroad Museum and Visitor’s Center. Housed in Douglas’ historic train depot, this must-see spot plays host to community events throughout the year. Just down the road, explore the quirkier side of Converse County history at Jackalope Square, where you can snap a picture with a statue of the mythical half-rabbit, half-antelope creature. Military history is the focus of Fort Fetterman State Historic Site just outside Douglas. Surviving buildings including officers' quarters and barracks offer a glimpse into the conflicts between the U.S. military and the Indigenous Lakota and Cheyenne Nations during the 19th century.
Outdoor Adventures
Escape to the great outdoors during your visit to Converse County, where the Powder River Basin lends a picturesque backdrop for all sorts of outings. Start at Ayres Natural Bridge Park to enjoy a hike or picnic at one of only three natural bridges in the USA. Looking for an outdoor activity that’ll get your blood pumping? Drive about an hour and a half outside of Douglas for a hike up Laramie Peak, the region’s tallest mountain. In warmer weather, fish for trout in Deer Creek and tee off at Glenrock Golf Course and Douglas Community Club & Golf Course. Winter is the perfect season for a visit to Glendo State Park for ice fishing and fat biking amid magically snowy landscapes.
Fun Fact
The mythical half-jack rabbit half-antelope creature known as the jackalope was first created in Douglas in 1934 by taxidermist Ralph Herrick and his brother Doug.
The greater Powder River Basin area near Douglas and Glenrock contains major deposits of both coal and uranium.
A few pioneer-era trails, including the Bozeman Trail and the Oregon Trail, passed through this part of Wyoming. Deer Creek Station in Glenrock was an important stop on the Pony Express and later became a telegraph relay point.
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