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Town in Wyoming, United States
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Thermopolis is a town in Northwest Wyoming, USA, notable for the presence of one of the world's largest hot springs. There were 2,700 people living there in 2020.
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Local history museum. Features a replica bar and an old town setting from over a century ago. There is an arrowhead collection, an original petroglyph created by Native Americans, prehistoric artifacts, military artifacts, and local rocks and minerals.
Day-use park. Bison should only be viewed while in vehicle. 6.2 miles of universally accessible trails and hiking trails. In late fall, visitors can regularly see the bison when they are given supplements at 8:30AM.
92 prehistoric petroglyph panels and over 300 petroglyph figures. Visitor center and interpretive trails.
Over 58 mounted skeletons, a preparation lab with visitor viewing and hundreds of displays and dioramas. The dig site tour offers an opportunity to see dinosaurs buried in the ground.
Serves organic coffee and organic loose-leaf tea.
Coffee shop. Also serves breakfast and lunch.
Ten beers on tap. Serves burgers, sandwiches, salads, and other American entrees.
An historic hotel on the grounds of the state park, renovated and merged into the Best Western chain. A small spa/hot tub (no aeration) draws waters from the spring. Not a large place (36 rooms), so if you're interested in it, be sure to reserve, or at least inquire, in advance. Complimentary full breakfast.
By plane
Cody (COD) is the nearest city with commercial air service. The next closest is Casper (CPR).
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Riverton · Regional · RIW
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