Rock Springs Wyoming Tourism

Rock Springs, Wyoming is known as “the Gateway to the West,” due to its strategic location along Interstate 80. It is the closest major city to Lake Flaming Gorge, and is surrounded by magnificent high desert scenery, fine fishing, hunting and colorful history.

Modern visitors can follow American Indian and pioneer trails, visit volcanic monoliths, moving sand dunes and hunt for a variety of gemstones.

Western Wyoming Community College offers spectacular life size displays of Wyoming dinosaurs, prehistoric animals and American Indian artifacts of Southwest Wyoming. The Buckboard Fishing Derby, Red Desert Roundup Rodeo and Sweetwater County Fair are just a few of the annual events to enjoy while in the area.

Rock Springs offers a wealth of recreation including a newly-constructed leisure pool, 23 local parks and a 27-hole golf course in addition to more than 750 event days a year in the Sweetwater County Event Complex. The Rock Springs Historic Business District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Take a walking tour for a glimpse of the railroad town of the past. The tour runs near the railroad which is in the oldest part of town.

In the heart of the city visit Old City Hall. This large two-story building was built in 1894 and has a distinctive white spire. Today, it houses the Rock Springs Historical Museum. A major player in energy production for the nation, Rock Springs is a lively oasis in the midst of the great Red Desert, brimming with history, community pride and hospitality.

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