Three Perfect Days in Casper: History, Adventure and Western Flavor

This Casper, Wyoming Itinerary at a Glance

From storied trails and fossil-rich landscapes to roaring waterfalls and trophy trout, Casper, Wyoming, is where the spirit of the West comes alive. In just three days, you can wander vibrant downtown streets, stand where pioneers once carved their names into stone, hike breathtaking mountain trails, and reel in wild trout from one of America’s premier rivers. Along the way, savor hearty local cuisine, meet friendly locals, and experience the kind of wide-open adventure that could only happen in Wyoming’s heartland.

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Wyoming-Day-to-Day Itinerary

Day 1 of Things To Do in Casper, WY

Your group arrives in Casper, and you begin your day by stretching your legs in its historic and vibrant downtown. Grab a bite to eat from one of Casper’s delicious, local restaurants, including the Branding Iron, Sherries Place, Eggingtons or the Blue Bird Cafe.

Stroll through its local shops and find the perfect fit for your trip at Lou Taubert Ranch Outfitters, where you’ll be greeted by more than 10,000 pairs of cowboy boots.

Groups can enjoy a live comedy show at the newly renovated and historic Rialto Theater in downtown Casper. The Theater has been the city’s live stage destination since 1921.

End the night with a nightcap at Backwards Distilling Company, where high-quality spirits and amazing sensations await you at every sip.

Check into one of Casper’s comfortable hotels for some R&R before a fun-filled second day.

Day 2 of Wyoming Attractions

Start your morning with a local coffee and on-the-go breakfast from Metro Coffee Co. Featuring locally roasted coffee beans and freshly made bagel sandwiches, Metro Coffee Co. will get your day started on the right foot.

Hit the road and start your tour of Casper’s history at Independence Rock. Hike the trail around the rock or climb to the top while uncovering the hundreds of names of the pioneers that migrated westward through the 1800s and sketched their names into the historic landmark.

On your way back into town, stop at Cottonwood Beach at Alcova Reservoir and hike the Cottonwood Creek Dinosaur Trail, featuring interpretive signage explaining the geological evolution of the region as well as some amazing dinosaur fossils discovered in recent years that can still be found in their natural settings.

Stop for lunch in the historic Old Yellowstone District downtown at Cygnet Brewing, where delicious pizza and local craft beer make the perfect pair.

After lunch, it’s time to explore the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center, where the story of how four of the nation’s most historic trails led to Casper through the 1800s. This story is told through interpretive displays.

After your museum tour, join Historic Trails West in a pioneer covered wagon for a ride along the actual routes of the Oregon Trail and enjoy dinner cooked over a Dutch oven as Morris Carter tells the story of exactly what it was like for the pioneers as they passed through Casper.

Day 3 of

Before a big hike on Casper Mountain, fuel up and enjoy breakfast and a coffee at the Copper Cup Coffee Company. Copper Cup is a specialty coffee roaster and café operator that takes pride in engineering every detail of the coffee process.

Head up Casper Mountain and hike around a scenic waterfall at Garden Creek Falls. Garden Creek Falls is one of Casper’s most treasured, iconic mountain getaways. From the cascading waterfall to the towering pines, you are sure to fall in love with nature all over again. The Bridle Trail is just short of four miles and offers stunning panoramic views of Casper.

Before an afternoon of fishing, stop for lunch at Grant Street Grocery. Casper’s historic grocery store since 1918, it delivers quality handcrafted foods.

Enjoy a guided fishing trip along the famous North Platte River with one of Casper’s best fishing guides, such as the Trout on Inn or Ugly Bug Fly Fishing. These expert guides will be sure to teach you the basics of fly-fishing and with more than 3,000 fish per mile in many sections of the river, you’re basically guaranteed a photo-op with the trophy trout that you’ll catch.

With your final night, treat yourself to a delicious steak dinner at Frank’s Butcher Shop, where you can select your choice of cut from one of their many, many options. All their beef is raised in Wyoming.