Visit The History of Sheridan

Sheridan lies in the heart of Great Plains history – monuments, museums and historic sites mark its notable past. Bozeman Trail Days is held during the month of June, on the grounds of Fort Phil Kearny located on “The Bloody Bozeman Trail.” This fort was burned to the ground by Indians when the government abandoned this trail.

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Sheridan Trivia

Q: When did The Sheridan County Chapter of the American Red Cross get organized?
A: 1917, in response to the World War One. Auxiliary units were set up in every town and village in the county.

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SHERIDAN , WYOMING – The West at its Best – Voted #1 Western Town in America!

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Make camp where cowboys work and play!  Walk with the spirits of Crazy Horse and Custer as you encounter Sheridan’s rich history – cowboys and Indians . . .  On the Bozeman Trail during the 1800’s, Sheridan was center of the turbulent western expansion. Majestic Bighorn Mountains set the scene – The West at Its Best.  Spend a day, a week or a lifetime embracing panoramic western experiences in beautiful SHERIDAN, WYOMING, with its warm hospitality!

Today, our rich western heritage features museums, forts, mansion and battle sites. Explore and shop historic Main Street, ride a trolley, attend rodeos, and experience the mountain-view coursesof Wyoming’s Golf Capital! Abundant outdoor activities abound year-round . . .

Embrace enticing western experiences, quality accommodations, convention centers, and support facilities. Sheridan is conveniently located in north central Wyoming, midway between Yellowstone National Park and the Black Hills of South Dakota on Interstate 90.

Day Tours & Activities:

  • Indian Battle Sites – Fort Phil Kearny, Wagon Box, Fetterman, Rosebud and Connor Fight sites
  • Little Bighorn Battlefield (National Monument located 70 miles north of Sheridan)
  • Historic Sites & Museums –
    • Don King’s Western Museum– cowboy memorabilia and Indian artifact collections
    • Trail End State Historic Site– cattle baron’s mansion, with a rich ranching heritage
    • Fort, museum and battle sites – Indian war history on the Bloody Bozeman Trail
    • Historic Sheridan Inn – home of the famous Buffalo Bill – a National Historic Landmark
    • Sheridan County Museum – presents colorful cultures, commerce & characters
    • Bradford Brinton Memorial& Museum – gentleman’s working ranch & famous western art
    • Mint Bar– 100-year watering hole history, western paraphernalia & wild game trophy décor
  • Historic Main Street – Explore the West’s architectural past via the historic downtown walking or
    • trolley tours, home to over 30 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places
  • Bighorn Mountains – enjoy wildflowers and wildlife; photography; outdoor adventures – fly fishing,
    • hunting, hiking, biking, camping, rock climbing, hang gliding, spelunking, snowmobiling,
    • cross-country & downhill skiing and snowshoeing
  • Championship Golf ‘Capital of Wyoming’ – four courses within 35 mile radius: Kendrick Golf, Powder Horn Resort, Sheridan Country Club and Buffalo Golf Club
  • Cultural Offerings – WYO andCarriage House Theaters, art exhibits and galleries showcasing hundreds of artisans, park concerts and wildlife, community-wide pathways, and polo matches
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  • Ride into western history on the Sheridan Trolleys
  • Sheridan County Museum
  • Game and Fish Wildlife Center and Story Fish Hatchery

Special Events:

Winter – Christmas Stroll, & Trail End Holiday Open House
May – Hang Gliders Fly-in, Rocky Mountain Leather Trade Show, Eatons Horse Drive, & Rodeo Events
June – Bozeman Trail Days, Celebrate the Arts, & Rodeos
July 4th - Proud to be an American Fireworks Displays, Karz Rod Run, AND Rodeo & Polo Events
July – Sheridan-WYO Rodeo PRCA rodeo events, Indian relay races, parade, Boot Kick-Off
August – Big West Art Festival, Sheridan County Rodeo and Fair, Biker Rally AND Rodeo Events
Labor Day Weekend – Hang Gliders Fly-in AND Don King Days Rodeo and Polo Cup
For winter enthusiasts, a variety of adventures are awaiting, to include snowmobiling, alpine/cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. The Bighorn Mountains Trail System is perpetually top-15 rated, with the nearest trailhead just 15 miles southwest of Sheridan. Explore 218 miles of groomed and ungroomed snowmobile trails!

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Sheridan Travel and Tourism facilitates:
  • Connection to attractions and events, step-on guides, lodging properties, restaurants, shopping, rental and repair services
  • Provision of brochures, presentation folders, photography CD and area feature DVD
  • Experienced host of FAM tours

Lodging, Dining, and Amenities:

  • 22 motels, hotels, cottages & B&Bs in Sheridan, with 1,180 rooms, each offering competitive year-round group rates:
    • - 19 motels with more than 20 rooms on site
    • - size ranging from 14 rooms to 212 rooms
  • 40+ restaurants offering a wide variety of food and ambiance
  • 37 churches of all denominations

Full Service Conference Facilities :

  • Holiday Inn – 212 hotel rooms with meeting space to accommodate from 10 to 1,000 people – contact Linda Caldwell, Director of Sales, 307-672-8931 – Remodeled 2003
  • Best Western Sheridan Center – 139 hotel rooms with meeting space to accommodate groups from 10 to 150 people – contact Karryn Kimball, Director of Sales & Marketing, 307-673-1696 -Remodeled 2003
  • Sheridan College, schools, library, theaters and outdoor venues serve as additional meeting facilities

North central Wyoming — 204 miles from Yellowstone’s East Gate, 250 miles from Rapid City/Mount Rushmore, SD; 220 miles from Deadwood, SD; 430 miles from Denver; 130 miles from Billings, MT.

Travel the HISTORIC and FINEST routes from Sheridan to Yellowstone through the Bighorn Mountains via Scenic By-way US 14 & 14A. Scenic turnouts allow tourists to view wild flowers and wildlife

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