Powell Wyoming Tourism

Powell is located in the middle of a large irrigated agricultural area surrounded by several mountain ranges and in the heart of fishing and hunting country. As in previous times, Powell serves as an important trade center for the area.

A downtown facelift preserved the charm of Powell’s original buildings and updated others. In late July, at the Park County Fair in Powell, the county’s agricultural riches are celebrated every year.

Powell now offers a GPS walking tour of the town. It is a guided tour that takes visitors to the historical landmarks around downtown, and includes pictures, videos and information about Powell’s historical past. Visit the popular museum featuring homesteading history while on your tour. Contact the Powell Chamber for more information.

Located a few miles west on 14A, is the Heart Mountain Relocation Center. This center served as a place of internment for 11,000 Americans of Japanese descent during World War II and was designated a National Historical Landmark in June of 2007. Plans and fund raising efforts are underway to construct the Heart Mountain Interpretive Learning Center which is projected to open in late 2011. Visitors at this time can become oriented to the area by walking the Interpretive Trail which contains maps and photographs.