Explore the awe-inspiring Devils Tower National Monument, a geological marvel and sacred Native American site, along with the area’s rich history and cultural heritage.
Enjoy These Attractions and More:
- Vore Buffalo Jump
- Northeast Wyoming Welcome Center
- Frontier Auto Museum
- Devils Tower National Monument
- The Brinton Museum
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Wyoming Devil’s Tower Itinerary
DAY 1: of Historic Wyoming Attractions
Start your adventure at the Vore Buffalo Jump with a guided tour. Learn the story of the site’s discovery and its significant scientific, educational and cultural programs. The Northeast Wyoming Welcome Center is just a few miles away and well worth the stop. The drive to charming Sundance is 20 minutes. Enjoy lunch on your own before the Crook County Museum & 1875 Gallery. The history of the area is displayed with more than 700 artifacts and many exhibits and dioramas.
Plan for a 35-mile drive to Moorcroft and the West Texas Trail Museum. True West Magazine rated West Texas Trail Museum one of the Top 6 Cowboys, Cattle, and Ranching museums in the United States. Here you’ll find both a large and authentic collection of artifacts and exhibits from the West Texas cattle drive and the Old West. Guided tours are available and tonight, the West Texas Trail Museum will host dinner for your group.
Depart for the short drive to Gillette and check in at your accommodations for the next two nights.
DAY 2: Devils Tower History and Museums
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before departing to the Frontier Auto Museum, a must-see slice of Americana. More than 13,000 square feet is filled with classic cars, neon and porcelain signs, gas pumps and tons of memorabilia.
It’s on to Devils Tower National Monument, America’s first National Monument will celebrate its 120th Anniversary September 2026. The drive is 65 miles. Before arriving, you will likely see this geological wonder as it stands 1,267 feet above the nearby Belle Fourche River. Native American tribes refer to this area as Bear Lodge and still return to this sacred place in June.
The Devils Tower National Monument Visitors Center, a plain log cabin, was constructed in the 1930s. Interpreters are available for groups scheduled in advance. Take time to explore the small displays and exhibits focusing on Native America history in the area. Nearby, The Wind Circle, a 12-foot sculpture at the tower’s base.
The Tower Trail is a 1.3-mile paved loop at the base of Devils Tower. At about 1.5 miles, the Valley View Trail Loop shows off the striking scenery of the legendary Devils Tower. Both trails are mostly flat and suitable for groups of all ages and skill levels. The intermediate level Joyner Ridge Trail and Red Beds Loop Trail feature outstanding views of Devil’s Tower and the surrounding landscape.
Not to be missed is the South Side Trail. This easy walk connects other spots in the park and takes visitors through Prairie Dog Town. About 600 of these adorable critters call this 40-acre grassland home. The Devils Tower Trading post is a snack bar and gift shop.
Depart for Hulett and the Hulett Museum and Art Gallery. It’s about an 8-mile drive. This new museum and gallery have a mission to collect and preserve the history and culture of northeastern Wyoming. The quilt, transportation and saddle displays are particularly interesting. Art in a variety of styles is a nice accent throughout the museum. Larger groups may want to divide and rotate through the museum, Rogues Studio and Gallery, or 307 Mercantile.
Dinner tonight is at the 77 Steakhouse & Saloon. Located at The Golf Club at Devils Tower, the restaurant offers upscale American cuisine in a relaxed, rustic setting. Enjoy your dinner and a signature dessert before departing on the 71-mile drive to Gillette and your lodging.
DAY 3: Final Things To Do Near Devils Tower
Savor breakfast at your hotel before checkout and departure for the guided Durham Bison Ranch Tour. Learn how the 55,000-acre ranch holistically manages the 3,000 head herd, while maintaining the land they live on. Tours can be scheduled through the Gillette Visitor Center. It’s onto Big Horn and The Brinton Museum. Plan for a 100-mile drive.
The Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Building houses The Brinton Museum’s extensive Western and American Indian Art collections in the Rocky Mountain West. Bradford Brinton began in the early 1900s with an eclectic collection of his favorite artists, including Thomas Moran, Hans Kleiber, Bill Gollings, Frederic Remington, and others. The works ranged in date from 1860 to the late 1930s. The American Indian Collection contains items collected in the 1920s and 30s and gifted by generous donors.
The Brinton Bistro is located on the third floor of the Forrest E. Mars Building with dramatic views of the Bighorn Mountains. The lunch menu is delightful. A delicious brunch is featured on Saturday and Sunday.
The Quarter Circle A Ranch is where The Brinton Museum is located and there are additional tour options available. There are regularly scheduled Ranch House Tours, Ranch House & Grounds Tours and Leather Shop Tours. There is a charge for each tour. Breathtaking views await visitors on the Nature Trails. Hunt For The Horned Toad combines the fun of a scavenger hunt and art.
Continue your journey with awesome Wyoming memories.
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Amy Larsen
Wyoming Tourism
307-214-3217
