Casper, WY Travel Guide

Casper [1] is the largest city between Cheyenne and Billings, and between Rapid City and Salt Lake. If you're passing through, it's a likely choice for an overnight stop or as a place to find food and supplies. The town grew up around the ferries that enabled travelers on the Oregon and California trails to cross the Platte River. Later, the arrival of the railroad and the discovery of oil in nearby fields consolidated Casper's relative importance in the region. Today, the city is a commercial and financial hub for the region, whose economy is closely tied to energy and mineral extraction business. Casper is the second largest city in Wyoming, after Cheyenne. While the city itself has a few attractions to entertain visitors for a day or so, the surrounding region has some of the state's most interesting historical and natural sites. Independence Rock, South Pass City, Castle Gardens and the remains of the Oregon and California trails are within a few hours of downtown Casper.

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Natrona County International Airport (IATA: CPR) [2] Served by Allegiant Air, Delta and United with service to Las Vegas, Salt Lake City and Denver respectively.

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Casper is located at the intersection of Interstate 25, US Route 20/26, and Wyoming State Route 220. Approximate driving times are: 2 hours and 30 minutes south of the Montana border, 2 hours and 30 minutes north of Cheyenne, and 4 hours and 45 minutes east of Grand Teton National Park.

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Casper Area Transportation Coalition - closest Natrona county has to a bus system.

The cost for elderly and disabled is $2.00 per one way trip, $5.00 for general public and $1.00 for children 12 and under when accompanied by an adult traveling to the same destination. Passengers are required to register the first time they use the service and purchase trip tickets.

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• Nicolaysen Art Museum, 400E. Collins, ☎ (307) 235-5247, [3].  edit
• National Historic Trails Center, 1501 North Poplar Street, ☎ (307) 261-7700, [4].  edit
• Fort Caspar Museum, 4001 Fort Caspar Road, ☎ (307) 235-8462, [5].  edit

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• Casper Ice Arena, 1801 East 4th Street, (307) 235-8484, [6]. A permanent indoor ice facility offering year-round skating, with open sessions, figure skating, curling, and hockey.

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• Eastridge Mall, 601 Southeast Wyoming Blvd., [7]. The only mall in the city, anchored by JCPenney, Macy's, Sears, and Target.
• Lou Taubert Ranch Outfitters, 125 East 2nd Street, [8]. An amazing selection of Western apparel and accessories - claims to have over 50,000 pairs of cowboy boots in stock. Worth a visit if you're passing through.
• Mountain Sports, 543 Center Street, (800) 426-1136. Mon-Sat, 9-6; Sun. 11-4. One of the oldest sporting good stores in Wyoming. Helpful, knowledgeable staff and a very good selection of sporting gear, particularly for winter sports. Can provide rental equipment for skiing. A good source of information about local outdoor activities.

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• Nadonia, 734 West Collins Drive, 905-986-5489
• Fire Rock Steakhouse, 6100 E 2nd St, ☎ (307) 234-2333, [9].  edit
• Dsasumo, 320 W 1st St, ☎ (307) 237-7874, [10]. Thai, Asian, Sushi  edit

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• Wonder Bar, 256 South Center Street, 307-234-4110

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• MainStay Suites, 551 Granite Peak Drive, 307-472-5189, [11]. Extended-stay hotel.
• Quality Inn and Suites, 821 North Poplar, Phone: (307) 266-2400, [12]. Extended-stay hotel.
• Super 8 Casper/West, 3838 CY Avenue, 307-266-3480, [13]. Budget minded hotel.
• Hilton Garden Inn, 1150 North Poplar Street, 307-266-1300, [14]. Reliable, predictable chain motel located near the Events Center.

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Routes through Casper

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