It’s that time of year to start checking your list twice as the countdown to the holiday season begins. Whether you’re hunting for the last gift on your list or just getting started, Sheridan’s shops, boutiques, galleries, and outfitters have your holiday needs covered. We’re proud to present the 2025 edition of our Holiday Gift Guide.
Home Decor
The Cottonwood Kitchen + Home has all the cookware and bakeware you could desire for the homemaker in your life. From quality pots, pans, and cutlery to the latest kitchen gadgets that will make cooking not only easier but more creative.
New year, new couch! If that couch in your living room has been needing a replacement after last season’s milk and cookies fiasco, stop in at Carrol’s Furniture or Mossholder’s here in Sheridan, Wyoming. At Mossholder’s, browse the selection of various brands like Ashley, England, and Omnia to find the perfect couch for you or any other piece of furniture for your home. Carrol’s Furniture can get you set up with a brand new La-Z-Boy couch, sectional or accent chair and much more. Do you have a great house but just can’t decide on a theme? The problem solvers can be found at J Home Designs can help you decide and fill in the gaps. Head in and create a functional and cohesive living space that caters to you and your way of life. For quality bath products, check out the selection at Side Street Bed and Bath. Sleepwear, bath rugs, robes, and candles are available to bring new life to your throne at home.
Sheridan has the ideal spots to find the perfect hand-crafted item that will accent your loved one’s home. Real Deals is a great place to shop for one-of-a-kind home décor, fashion and accessories. And we could never forget Jackalope Ranch – Pam Gable’s spectacular showcase for all manner of contemporary furnishings, art, clothing, and much more. Candles, Bells, and Garland, Oh my. Stopping in at Bought Beautifully is a guaranteed stop to find some new decor for the house before and after the holiday season. Although, their Christmas section will have the accent pieces that you’ve been hunting down for days. With Christmas as your muse, grab ornaments, wood vases, artwork, and bath salts as well from Red Shed Redos Artistry & Picket Fence. At Red Shed you will also find unique gifts locally crafted to fit your home for any season.
Even though winter has finally arrived, you can still plant a smile on a friend’s face with a gardening gift at Landon’s Greenhouse. Find the soothing sounds of wind chimes and fountains or whimsical yard art and statuary pottery. Keep in mind that Valentine’s Day is not the only time of the year to buy a beautiful arrangement of flowers. Head on down to Babe’s Flowers, or Cottonwood Floral for a festive bouquet this holiday season.
Head to Ranchester’s This Joyful Home for cozy accents, clothing, and much more. Don’t miss the one-stop shop for all things festive and bright, NEST Home & Holiday has more merry swag than the fat man’s bag.
Taste of Sheridan County
If there is a beer connoisseur in your life, chances are they have tried some of Black Tooth Brewing’s products or have not yet discovered what they are missing out on. Bring a pack of the classics like Hotstreak IPA, Saddle Bronc Brown, or Bomber Mountain Ale to your next gathering. For bonus points, grab a seasonal pack of “Be my Buttercup”, a peanut butter style porter for a unique and delicious tasting experience.
If a coffee and beer are of utmost importance to your giftee, have them try a Black Mountain Coffee Stout from Luminous Brewhouse. Luminous has something for everyone and even some delicious flavor notes with the PickleBack Creme Ale with a splash of clamato. Ready up your beer lover with a gift card to Luminous as these beers should be experienced directly from the tap.
Get into the holiday spirit with Koltiska Distillery’s product line. A bottle from Koltiska is sure to be the talk of the party with a splash of Winter Mint Liqueur in your favorite holiday beverages. Be sure to visit their website or see them in person to grab the correct bottle for the desired flavor profile. Don’t forget to take a peek at their recipe list online to find inspiration for your next cocktail hour.
If quality grub and handcrafted beer or seltzers sounds like a treat, Smith Alley Brewing Company is where it’s at. Gifting a gift card will allow your foodie to belly up to the bar with some hot wings and a seltzer based bloody mary with all the fixings. The kiddos will thank you after they get a chance to try Smith Alley’s homemade root beer.
The Tasting Library has your gifts covered for the wine, whisky, or beer connoisseur in your life that always wants to try new things. Accompany the beverage with a flatbread pizza or cheese plate. Have a half or full pour but make sure to experience your favorites, and try something new.
Your coffee should work as hard as you do and the folks at Bison Union back their brand on this idea. Here, you can pick up coffee of all varieties as well as standard or insulated mugs, hats, and hoodies to support your gift receiver’s newly acquired taste. A Bison Union gift card is a good idea for a stocking stuffer to help your loved ones get started on the right foot in the new year.
Maybe your coffee fan is looking for a bakery and lunch spot. Well Innominate Coffeehouse & Bakery has those bases covered. They have an amazing array of baked items and coffee that is sure to send your foodie with a sweet tooth to their own slice of paradise. Pick up a gift card or surprise your family with something sweet on Christmas morning at home.
For the folks out there that want the coffee beans whole or ground, stop in at Manchester St. Coffee by Matt Egging. Locally roasted and prepared in Sheridan County, you can be sure to find something your coffee devotee has not yet discovered.
With the holidays comes family and sharing the joy of the season and even a meal. Bring an appetite to the table and shop the many local butcher options in Sheridan. Take a look at Western Heritage Meat Company and their assortment of beef and pork raised by local ranchers in the area. Bino’s Corner or Sackett’s Market should be a stop on your holiday shopping list. Whether you are taking home some surf and turf from the butcher shop to celebrate the holidays or want to introduce your friends and family to one of their new favorite lunch spots in the new year, both locations are the perfect places to go. At Legerski Sausage, grab some summer sausage for that charcuterie board you planned on bringing to the family get together.
ART
Look, we get it – the inherent value of a surprise is a relative thing. For some, fancy socks are a surprise worth gifting. For others, nothing less than a new puppy will suffice on Christmas morning. If you really want to go the extra mile, we suggest surprising the discerning taste-maker in your life with a piece of art that will stand the test of time.
Main Frame on Grinnell Plaza has original artwork and provides some of the finest custom framing in the region. Boom, one stop shop! Likewise, Expressions Art Gallery & Framing, with a gallery known locally as the “happy place,” is beloved by locals and visitors alike.
If you’re looking to surprise someone with an ornament for their tree before the gifts are open, go to Ballard’s Fine Art Gallery. Their gift shop contains a number of Wyoming landscape inspired ornaments that look like scenes from an old western. Add some western flare to that bottle of wine or whiskey with one of their bronze bottle stoppers. While you’re there check out some of their gorgeous wildlife, and landscape paintings and drawings.
SAGE Community Arts’ members create wonderful paintings, photography, pottery, and more – and chances are good that you might even run into one of the artists while exploring the gallery. Take a scenic drive to the Brinton Museum, where you will find the Brinton Museum Store & Fine Art Sales. You will discover a fine art collection by local artisans, American Indian-made jewelry, books, stationery, home goods, and children’s gifts that the American West inspires.
Fun fact; Sheridan now has over 100 permanent pieces of public art positioned across the community, and continues to display pieces that are on loan. All on loan pieces are available for purchase, and the City of Sheridan, along with partners at SAGE and the Downtown Sheridan Association, are working on an app to provide more info on each piece (as well as the artists).
David McDougall’s Painted Skull Studio in Dayton features vibrant acrylic fly-fishing scenes and riverscapes inspired by David’s work as a guide around the Bighorn Mountains. David is one of the many incredible artists who call Sheridan County home; other names that you may know – with art available across the community – include Sonja Caywood, Arin Waddell, Joel Ostlind, Adam Jahiel, T. Allen Lawson, Randy Stout, Elizabeth Thurow, and so many others. The list of incredibly talented artists ‘round these parts is long, so please let us know about your favorites in the comments below!
Speaking of western art, the Bozeman Trail Gallery on historic Main Street offers some of the best American West artwork in the region. With their collection specializing in 19th and 20th-century western art, where else will you find a Charlie Russel painting? Also on display is American Indian beadwork, Navajo rugs and blankets, and cowboy collectibles.
To inspire the budding artist in your life, sign them up for one of the many art classes. SAGE Community Arts offers a variety of classes such as pour paint class, an excellent class for all levels of artists. Or enjoy a night out together at The Paint Post, where their engaging instructors will guide you through a step-by-step painting masterpiece. If sitting back and enjoying the performing arts is more what you are looking for, give the gift of a night out at the WYO Theater. With world-class music, theater, and dance shows, you will be giving an unforgettable experience.
We always say drink local and eat local, but what if we went the extra step with a locally crafted mug or plate? That’s where you would find Red Bison Studio! Conveniently located on main street, take a step into the store from where you will find custom plates, bowls, cups, mugs, and much more. Give the gift of a locally fired mug or take a peek at their class schedule to make your own.
Apparel
If only the Grinch had shopped in Sheridan County. Our local shops are bursting with style and Wyoming pride. And we have assembled the best places to go to give your friends near and far the outfit that will have them longing for Wyoming (if, in fact, Wyoming is even real…)
What says “Sheridan, Wyoming” more than a Get Wyo’d shirt from Bighorn Design Studio or a WYO Rodeo cap from Kilpatrick Creations? Both these local shops carry local designs from some of our favorites like Go Fast Don’t Die, Wyoming as Folk, and of course, gear for supporters of the Sheridan Broncs, Tongue River Eagles, and the Big Horn Rams.
Building a rodeo aesthetic can be a challenge, but Sheridan County is bursting at the seams with boutiques ready to help build that picture perfect getup. Grab anything silver or turquoise at Wyld ‘N Pretty and get your cowboy hats at King Ropes Saddlery or High Mountain Mercantile. Compliment the look with a button up or vest at Moxie Manx Vintage Clothing. Lil Bee’s Bohemian to bring a new and refreshed cowboy look to WYO Winter Rodeo and The WYO Rodeo. Lil Bee’s Bohemian brings those California Bohemian vibes roped in by cowgirls, so you’re darn tootin’ that there’s fringe, crochet, boots, and denim in that thar store.
The elegant western designs at Western Grace will have you turning heads. For contemporary pieces that will make your everyday wardrobe pop, head to Over the Moon Boutique. At Jackalope Ranch’s specialty boutique, you can find clothing and accessories from favorites such as Sorel, TOMS, Johnny Was, and more. Modern Merchant can dress you in the latest instyle wears for any occasion. Looking for carefully curated home vibes? Check out Meraki for clothing, homegoods, as well as other unique finds. And don’t forget to stop into Crazy Woman Trading Co. for a shirt, hoodie, cap, or even nightgown branded with the Crazy Woman trademark.
Now, we all know that it’s a scientific fact that Santa Claus is very much real. Wyoming, on the other hand, is not. It has always been too good to be true, and the crew at Wyoming Isn’t Real has finally come to burst the bubble. Stop into Sheridan Stationery and pick up a hat, sweater, or shirt to let the world know that you’re in on the secret.
For the folks that want to not only feel the holiday spirit, but wear it in stride as they complete their shopping lists, you need to check out the fresh drops at Allure Boutique and This Joyful Home. At Allure, snag the Dakota Velvet Western Booties, holiday sweaters, or a new top for some Christmas Style. This Joyful Home will have your tea towel game on point for holiday get-togethers. Also shop their selection of long sleeves, coffee mugs, t-shirts for the little ones, and tote bags that will make light work of holding all things Christmas.
For The Little Ones & Pets
An official Red Ryder, carbine action, two-hundred shot range model air rifle may be harder to find than it once was, but don’t worry – Sheridan shoppers are spoiled for choice when it comes to gifting the little folks in their lives.
If looking for gifts that cultivate curiosity, creativity, and so much more, pop into Kid Curious, located on historic Main Street. Kid Curious features a selection of toys that will inspire your child, such as Dig It Up: Giant Gem Discovery, or open their creative genius with a Lite Brite. To ignite a child’s imagination further, consider a membership to the 307 Discovery Center, where children can visit the play museum and attend monthly events featuring liquid nitrogen ice cream making, and paint pouring.
Your kiddos will have no problem burning off the holiday cookies when they’re gifted a new pair of skis and a trip to Antelope Butte Mountain Recreation Area. With over 20 runs, a magic carpet, and lessons, AB is the perfect place to spark a lifelong affinity for winter recreation.
Every child should have at least a drum kit in the basement or a cowbell to ring quietly in the shed – Morris Music Store and Studio and Q Man Music have just what every burgeoning rockstar needs to launch their career from the garage to the stage.
Over The Moon Boutique features contemporary pieces for women of all ages, as well as baby clothing & baby gifts – we’ve always been partial to the carefully curated plush toys and organic cotton limited run onesies.
To satisfy a sweet tooth, The Chocolate Tree has plenty to sink your teeth into, from chocolate truffles to Whirly Pops and a thousand things more. No kid can walk past their display of cuddly animals without getting a squeeze in, and a soft plush blanket makes a perfect gift. Visit The Clothing Co. & Baby Too, where you can find the most stylish children’s clothing brands. Tiny Twigs is operated by Emily Robin, whose beautiful photography is lauded in Sheridan and far beyond – Emily has gift certificates available for family photo and/or kid’s sessions.
For the tail wagging best friend in your life, treat them with the premium food mixes at Tails of the City. With a wide selection of food, supplements, and treats for young and older pets, Tails of the city can be the one stop shop for one happy animal. If expanding the aquarium is your list for the holiday season, head on over to Dan’s Fish. Here you will find brightly colored fish and invertebrates to add to your collection ethically sourced and cared for before they are in your hands.
Jewels and Gems
Riddle’s Jewelry has stackable birthstone rings that make the ideal accessory that your special someone will treasure forever. For a custom gift, head into Legacy Diamond & Gems, where you can get an elk ivory set with a diamond or a hand engraved piece to go with a radiant gem. Continuing with customs, check out the options available at Deryn Mentock’s website, see pieces available, request custom ones, or join in on a metalsmithing class. Jewelry is personal and is a way to express oneself. At On the Rocks Jewelry, you are sure to find a piece that says what’s on your heart.
Are you looking for handcrafted jewelry? Look no further than Bought Beautifully, where they have a large selection of handmade jewelry of various styles and collections from international artists. When you buy from Bought Beautifully, you are giving a gift with an impact; stop in to learn how it transforms the lives of the artists.
If you want some original local flare in your jewelry, Modern Merchant has one-of-a-kind pieces that carry unique characteristics and markings with a story to tell in each creation.
We mentioned Tom Balding in our western section, but we would be remiss if we didn’t remind you now that you can purchase wonderful gifts like classic sterling silver flower burst concho earrings from this iconic master craftsman. The wonderful crew at Red Shed Redos Picket Fence curates a wonderful collection of arts and crafts, often featuring jewelers, like Rebecca Mikulin’s Wyoming Beads ‘N’ Such. Jackalope Ranch goes to great lengths to source handmade pieces from local and regional designers; 45th Parallel, the Pearl Gifts, The Old General Store, and Best Out West Antiques are fantastic places to find one-of-a-kind treasures that you might not find anyplace else.
Made by Hand
If you are shopping for the working rancher, the wild west dreamer, or the rhinestone cowboy, you can find the best western gifts right here in Sheridan County. To find a gift for a cowboy and cowgirl, stop into King’s Saddlery & King Ropes and pick up a hand-tooled wallet, belt, or a pair of spur straps. While there, you can also find the perfect western accent for any home. Branded ceramic plates will give any kitchen a western kick and the vast selection of silk scarves, also called “cowboy wild rags,” make the perfect gift for every member of the family. To add some shine to the western Christmas list, we can’t forget Tom Balding Bits & Spurs. Offering hand-crafted, custom-made bits and spurs such as bracelets, belt buckles, and earrings with exquisite detail, Tom Balding is one of the premier artisans in Wyoming.
Have someone in your life that could never have enough leather? Or a leather crafter that wants to emulate the Sheridan Style? The Brinton Museum is the host for James F. Jackson’s Leather Shop geared towards everything leather. The leather crafter in your life can take a tour of the shop or attend a class/clinic to see James at work. For those that need everything to be leather, a commissioned piece from The Leather Shop will certainly make a statement to the leather aficionado in your life. Your freshly acquired leathers should be complimented with an equally deserving hat. Made right here in Sheridan, Sara Von Krosigk is here to size, shape, and customize a hat that will last a lifetime at VONSÜSS. Book an appointment or in person for that someone in your life or treat yourself.
Kevin Willey’s KAW Rawhide & Steel knives craft heirloom-quality pieces that make remarkable gifts; they’re produced in small batches in Kevin’s purpose-built facility here in Sheridan.
BOOKS
Sheridan County is the perfect place to find a gift for all the bibliophiles in your life. A book is perhaps the most cherished gift you can offer a person. It provides entertainment, is a source of knowledge, recipes, or reflections. The Sheridan Stationery Books and Gifts offers new releases from best-selling authors like John Grisham and Nora Roberts as well as classics for all ages. Many shelves feature Wyoming authors like C.J. Box and Pamela Fagan Hutchins, Author. However, if you are looking for the hard-to-find classics, step into Ye Olde Book Knook on South Main. This shop specializes in eclectic and hard-to-find titles. What better way to give the gift of reading than at Calamity Books on North Main. They offer new and used titles of all genres and they even have a pay it forward program. Going in store or online you can donate to their program to help a child receive a free book upon visiting the store. What better way to spread the Christmas spirit!
In the center of Main Street, you will find the Roosters Marketplace. Here you will find books providing inspiration and direction for life, including bibles, devotionals, study guides, and best sellers. Along with books, you will discover jewelry, soaps and lotions, candles and wax melts, purses and scarves, candies, puzzles, and much more. Roosters can be a one-stop shop for the whole family. With children’s literature filling the shelves and titles for every generation, there is something for everyone. Stop in to peek at the collection of classics at The Historic Dayton Mercantile – and grab yourself a shake while you’re at it.
Another perfect place to stop for the readers on your list is The Brinton Museum Store. They offer informational titles for the history buff in your life, options for kids, and so much more. While shopping for books, they also have a vast array of fine art and jewelry to make the ultimate Brinton Christmas package.
Self-care & Wellness
“You stink. You smell like beef and cheese!” -Buddy the Elf
Today we’re giving the gift of health and wellness because no one wants to smell like beef and cheese.
We know that you are not the type who would overindulge at a Christmas party – your picture is next to the definition for discipline in the dictionary, naturally – but we all have at least one person in our lives who defines the new year with a resolution or twenty. We’ll call them serial resolutionists, and boy, have we got them covered this holiday season!
Keen on a fresh start to the new year? The Health Nut has got it all; from daily fresh soups with a salad bar to sandwiches and wraps, a gift certificate will make it a breeze for anyone to start their health goals.
From functional fitness classes to powerlifting and everything in between, Sheridan gyms have what you need to work off the holiday leftovers in no time. The community at Cloud Peak CrossFit is eager to embrace you for some high-intensity training, the trainers at Forge Fitness are waiting to build a plan for your strength goals, and the options are endless for classes at PureEnergy. If mindfulness and yoga is your mindset for the new year, stop into Santosha Yoga Center for a truly incredible experience. Go for a 1-on-1, workshop or tailored class to create a balance of a healthy lifestyle and quality of life. The Kula Space offers more Yoga classes than you knew existed. Hot yoga, outdoor yoga, gentle yoga, and now a Finnish dry sauna experience, there is a class or session for experts to beginners and everyone in between. And if you’re looking for the sort of resolution that will give you something to shoot for, and perhaps push you further than you’ve ever been pushed before, The Cloud Peak Classic Bodybuilding and Deadlift competition has joined NPC Wyoming and is now a sanctioned NPC National Qualifying show – the 4th edition of the Cloud Peak Classic returns to Sheridan May. For an all encompassing experience head on over to The Sheridan County YMCA. A membership to The Y can grant you access to the aquatic center, weight room, indoor walking/running track, and much more.
Along with wellness comes pampering and self-care from the professionals, not a homemade coupon for a shoulder rub. Let the professionals at Solitude Medi Spa at Crossroads Healthy pamper your loved one with a therapeutic massage, facial, or hair styling. Try something new in 2024, at 307 Body and Soul with the magical waters of their sensory deprivation tank. Balanced Healing Salt & Sauna offers deals on salt and sauna gift certificates, and while you are there, take a break from the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping and relax in the infrared sauna. Christmas is more than a holiday, it’s feeling-good, having good health, and well wishes for all. A spa gift card or gym membership is wellness and good health wrapped up is an easy way to say good tidings to all.
The Adventurer
Winter in the mountains is beautiful and exhilarating, so let one of our many professional guides help you create an experience that your friends and family will remember forever. We’ve mentioned them already in our guide, and it bears repeating – Antelope Butte Mountain Recreation Area offers affordable and accessible year-round mountain recreation, training, and educational opportunities, with a focus on youth and beginners. Gift certificates, punch passes, and season passes make for perfect gifts.
For all your outdoor necessities, Sheridan has you covered. The Sport Stop and Epoch Collection will gear you up with name-brand snow gear and essentials like portable camp stoves, thermal cups, and toques that will keep you warm and cozy. When dressing head to toe for the great outdoors don’t forget to invest in some good hiking boots at Foot of the Bighorns. To spark an interest or support a lifetime fishing hobby, Fly Shop of the Bighorns has rods, flys, apparel and much more. If you have someone in your life who has always dreamed of fishing the 189,000 acre Cloud Peak Wilderness, make sure to stop by Quill Gordon’s and grab some hand tied midges.
For the sportsman and woman in your life, how about the gift that keeps them sighted in all year. A Sheridan County Sportsmen’s Association membership will give them access to gun and archery ranges, indoor range, trap, and skeet ranges. Keep their ammo fully stocked with a trip to Shipton’s Big R, Rocky Mountain Discount Sports, or Sportsman’s Warehouse, or really earn some brownie points by wrapping up a brand new shotgun or rifle for next year’s hunting season from Big Horn Trading.
Three of the state’s finest golf courses are nestled at the base of the Bighorns, lending Sheridan the title of “Wyoming’s Golf Capital.” Pop in to visit the beautiful pro shop at the Powder Horn, or, better yet, inquire after a Stay & Play Promotion and experience the 27-hole Dick Bailey designed golf course this summer. Gift certificates to the Kendrick Golf Course and Hidden Bridge make great gifts; both courses offer incredible Bighorn Mountain views, while Kendrick, established in 1935, is rated in the top 5 courses in Wyoming by Golf Digest magazine – 4th “Best Public Course” and the 5th “Best in State.” Located in a valley beneath the mountains, just 3 miles west of town, the 18 holes, 6,800 yards and par 72 course offers premiere golf and practice facilities for every level of play.
Most sportsmen know by now that Weatherby Inc. calls Sheridan home – and that you can customize many of their signature products when ordering online. The production facility also features a beautiful showroom, with apparel, special in-store hunting firearms, prints, and much more.
Experiences Over Things
In a lot of ways spending time with the people you have around you is the greatest gift of all. The good news is that Sheridan County is home to many new experiences ready and waiting for you to enjoy with friends and family.
Snow or shine Sled WYO provides snowmobiling experiences that feature adrenaline-filled rips into the backcountry, and scenic cruises through the picturesque, snow-covered terrain. If the promise of ATV riding in the summer is better for your group, wait until the snow melts and call the adventure experts at Bomber Mountain Adventures. Rent the ATV you always wanted to try out, and head out to that fishing spot that no passenger vehicle could ever hope to get to. While the mountains are on your mind, send a few Butte Bucks to friends and family for a lift ticket to Antelope Butte Mountain Recreation Area. With over 30+ Trails, 3 lifts, a magic carpet, and lessons, AB is the perfect place to spark a lifelong affinity for winter recreation. If shaking off that cabin fever is the best thing for the whole family, consider taking a trip out to Story, Wyoming. Pack some winter layers, and tackle the Wagon Box Trail, a short tear drop trail with interpretive signs. After the hike, head back into Story, and cozy up next to the fire at The Wagon Box Restaurant with a fresh meal for your efforts.
Sheridan County is known for its relationship with the equestrian lifestyle from The Wyo Rodeo to Skijoring. Do not miss out on the experience and contact one of our many local guides to get on horseback to experience the great outdoors. Rangeland Enterprises can give you anywhere from a two hour ride to an overnight pack trip. Stay a couple nights at Spear-O-Wigwam and go on a ride during your stay, or consider taking a half or full day ride. Either way, make sure to take in the sights and sounds of the Bighorn National Forest in a new way.
How about a once-in-a-lifetime view of the Bighorn Mountains? We think that you should give the gift of flight – at Sheridan Pilots 307 purchase a gift certificate for a Discovery Flight and/or Simulator time from the Sheridan Pilots Association, and take to the skies.
Take a culinary journey by signing up for a cooking class at either Cottonwood Kitchen + Home or Verdello. You and yours will learn techniques to prepare a festive meal, from Italian to Asian and all things in between. Make sure to go hungry because you will get to enjoy the creation together. A new addition to the Sheridan County food scene is Le Rêve Restaurant & Raw Bar. Take a date night in the new year and get served craft cocktails and Wagyu that looks straight out of a magazine.
Do you find yourself to be an escape artist? Escapade will bring the truth of this self told fact to life. Bring your friends or an office party, in 1 hour you will have to test your skills, bravery, and curiosity to see if you have what it takes to escape one of their puzzles.
Get crafty. The Paint Post offers classes for both the artistic among us, and for those of us who believe finger painting deserves its own wing at the Louvre. Sign up for a class where you can paint a Howdy Snowman or buy a gift certificate for your giftee to pick out their favorite painting to try. The Ucross Foundation Gallery invites the public at no charge to experience workshops, artist talks, and exhibition brochures. Stop in at the Ucross Cafe for a coffee and a pastry and explore world class contemporary art.
Hobby
Puzzle’s Game & Hobby hosts events and organized play for many tabletop games including Dungeons & Dragons, Warmachine & Hordes, Miniature Painting & More. But what we love most is what owner Halen McMahan describes as “bespoke nerd,” a line of custom decks, miniatures, boxes, and more. If you manage to pull a 1999 1st Edition Holographic Base Set Charizard, hand it over. In all seriousness make sure to sleeve it in a Dragon Shield Card Sleeve from Just a Card Shop. While you’re there check out some of their Magic: The Gathering Commander Pack, Disney Lorcana Collection, and much more. Sign up for a weekly event, and put your decks to the test. In case you haven’t heard, sports cards and collectibles are all the rage once again. Looking for a signed Josh Allen jersey, a 1973 Topps Mike Schmidt rookie card (in near mint condition), or maybe even a Pokemon-Darkness Ablaze booster pack? Try Sheridan WYO Sports Cards, located inside Sheridan Stationery, and Sports Alley, just a few steps away on Main St.
Tear up this track this summer or find something to climb that table top landscape you crafted over the winter with the rigs over at Aaron’s Hobby & RC. Whether stockcar style track racing or 4 wheel terrain crawling is more your speed, Aaron’s has you covered with top of the line gear for the hobby. No matter the age Aaron’s has something for everyone to enjoy.
Do you have a crafty crafter in your life? Pick up something from Quilters’ Fix or the Fiber House and encourage them to sit by the fire and craft those custom stockings they have been looking at for years on pinterest.
A dime may be a dime a dozen, but the selection at D&J Coins will show you otherwise. Browse their selection and grab that 1 oz. American Gold Eagle coin. Bring in old jewelry, silver, or gold and come back out with the coins that have been on your bucket list.
STOCKING STUFFERS
Give Santa a break heading into the home stretch here; he’s got billions of chimneys through which to shimmy; the least we can do is help you stuff those stockings yourself. The good news is that shops across Sheridan County are poised to help you fill ’em up with world-class tchotchke.
Rolling into town from far afield? We hope you have taken our advice to come on the back roads from Devils Tower through Clearmont. The Clear Creek Stop has plenty of unique Wyoming goodies to help you stuff those stockings.
For the mountain folk in your life, nothing beats a pocket knife, arrowhead, or other sharp pokey instruments that you can pick up from Rocky Mountain Discount Sports, or the Sport Stop. Just remember to bubble wrap them before putting them in the stocking. The fisherman in your life would appreciate a new set of flies to start the year off with. But maybe a guy on a buffalo cap from the Fly Shop of the Bighorns is the perfect gift. There is nothing better than a local fishing lure that has been tested in the area time and time again for years. The folks at Jakes Lures have some of the finest tuned fishing lures that money can buy and were ultimately crafted with fishing the Bighorn National Forest in mind. Grab a ⅙ oz. Stream-a-Lure in gold, pink, or silver to show the fisherman in your life you know a thing or two about fishing.
The cuisine connoisseur in your life will love a premium certified olive oil and vinegar that Verdello has on tap. Just make sure not to pour it directly into the stocking! For the foodie that always seems to be short on time, head to Cottonwood Kitchen + Home, where there is a large selection of Stonewall Kitchen products where they will feel like a professional chef in just a few minutes. Pick from their assortment of jellies and jams to make a holiday dip come to life. In the center of Main Street, you will find the Roosters Gift Shop. Here you will find books providing inspiration and direction for life, including bibles, devotionals, study guides, and best sellers. Along with books, you will discover jewelry, soaps and lotions, candles and wax melts, purses and scarves, candies, puzzles, and much more. Roosters can be a one-stop shop for the whole family. With children’s literature filling the shelves and titles for every generation, there is something for everyone.
Everyone appreciates the smell of a freshly cut Christmas tree, so why not give them the opportunity to have it well after you’ve chucked the tree out the door? Stop into WYO Candle Co. for their freshly poured candles, like the Tannenbaum Timber. Or pick up a classic Wyoming Collection-Leather Oak candle that is perfect for the home or office. For Kettle Korn, small local gifts, or some delicious toasted sandwiches to grab while shopping there, look no further than The Dayton Mercantile. Jewelry and other small gifts crafted by local artisans can be found here.
