Sheridan, Wyoming shares authentic frontier heritage and cowboy culture with visitors from near and far

1. Media Kit
2012

2. Nestled beneath northern Wyoming’s Bighorn Mountains, is the historic town of
Sheridan. Since the late 1800s Sheridan has welcomed visitors to share its
authentic frontier heritage, native traditions, outdoor adventures, artistic
endeavors, and Western hospitality. Designated a Distinctive Destination by the
National Trust for Historic Preservation, One of the Best Places to Live in the
West by American Cowboy, and #1 Town for Cowboy Charm by Western
Horseman Magazine, Sheridan stays true to its roots while looking to the future.
Visit Sheridan to see where the Old West and New West come together.

3. Western History
Originally plotted in 1882, Sheridan has seen the
evolution of the American West.
Sheridan’s Historic Main Street District currently has
46 buildings on the National Register for Historic
Places. Self-guided walking and trolley tours offer
visitors the opportunity to explore the town’s past. The
Mint Bar is still a favorite watering hole for residents
and historic polo fields continue to host matches
throughout the summer.
Just outside town, frontier forts and battle sites
recreate early life in the wild west. Interpretive centers
and reenactments at sites like Medicine Wheel and Ft
Phil Kearney, help demonstrate the struggles and
strength of early pioneers and Native Americans.

4. Spring and Summer
The streets and parks of Sheridan are abuzz
during the warmer months. Weekly street festivals,
art walks, polo matches, concerts in the park, and
rodeos make late spring and summer seasons of
celebration. The city’s modern park and pathway
systems encourage everyone to spend time
outdoors. Sheridan is also Wyoming’s Golf Capital,
showcasing the area’s natural beauty.
Summer Favorites
Rocky Mountain Leather Trade Show
Bozeman Trail Days
Sheridan WYO Rodeo
Big West Arts Festival
Don King Days

5. Rodeo Season
Rodeos are an important part of Sheridan’s
history. During the summer rodeos of all sizes
bring crowds and cowboys to town. The crown
jewel of Sheridan’s Rodeo Season is the
Sheridan WYO Rodeo. This week-long event
is part of the Wrangler Million Dollar Silver
Tour and dates back over 80 years. The WYO
Rodeo combines traditional rodeo events and
local favorites like the World Championship
Indian Relay Races and Bed Races over the
Bighorns. Nightly concerts, a carnival, street
dances, parades, and the crowning of Rodeo
Royalty round out the annual event. As a
finale to summer, Don King Days festivities
include open-fence rodeo and polo.

6. Fall and Winter
Dramatic seasonal changes transform Sheridan from
the gold and terracotta colors of fall to a snowy winter
wonderland. Fall is a popular time for fly-fishing the
area’s numerous blue ribbon trout streams,
photographing vibrant foliage, watching for wildlife, or
taking a stroll through Sheridan’s historic Main Street
District. During early fall, watch the skies for hang
gliders taking advantage of some of the best thermals
in the Rockies.
Just outside town, the Bighorn Trail System is
regularly ranked in the Top 15 for snowmobiling in the
winter but is also popular for snowshoeing, cross
country skiing, and skijoring. Alpine meadows and
hundreds of miles of uncrowded trails, create a true
winter escape.

7. Bighorn Mountains
The Bighorn Mountains are a favorite destination for
outdoorsmen and adventurous travelers year round.
They play a role in Sheridan’s consistently high
ranking in Outdoor Life’s “Top Towns for Sportsmen.”
Fields of wildflowers are at their peak in July, creating
perfect picnic destinations. The lakes, rivers and
streams of the Big Horns are favorites for fishermen,
novice to professional. Hunters find an array of big
game animals and birds. The snowy season is a
popular time to explore the alpine meadows and
extensive winter trails.
Three Scenic Byways traverse the Bighorn Mountains
including the Bighorn Scenic Byway, the Medicine
Wheel Passage and the Cloud Peak Skyway.

8. Eat, Drink, and Be Merry
Sheridan's downtown features locally-owned shops,
galleries, and boutiques in a pedestrian friendly
historic district. Specialty shopping includes
everything from antiques and cowboy memorabilia
to craftsman boutiques and art galleries.
At meal times, Sheridan’s restaurants run the gamut
from down-home comfort food to gourmet, quaint
coffee shop to rustic tavern. Visitors can whet their
whistle at a tea or smoothie shop or head over to a
cowboy bar for a cold one.
The WYO and Carriage House Theaters provide
evening entertainment with many performances
offered throughout the year.

9. Native Cultures
Sheridan is proud of its local heritage. The
Crow, Arapahoe, Cheyenne, and Sioux tribes
of the area share their customs and traditions
throughout the year by offering blessings
during city ceremonies, weavings and crafts
during the Big West Arts Festival, drumming
and dances at town festivals and rodeos, and
historic tales during interpretive centers. One
of the most popular events during the annual
WYO Rodeo in Sheridan, is the World
Championship Indian Relay Races. Traditional
clothing, ceremonial costumes, and artifacts
can be viewed at Bozeman Trail Museum and
Bradford Brinton Memorial and Museum.

10. Art Appreciation
Artistic Activities
Sheridan’s art scene has seen steady growth in •Catch a Vaudeville-style Show at
recent years. A self-guided tour shows off 46 the WYO Theater
pieces of public art on display around town. Two •Take a self-guided public art tour
local theaters offer modern and vaudeville-style •Join a photo safari seminar in the
performances. The Best West Arts Festival Bighorns
shows off worldwide artistic talents in •Celebrate the arts during summer
performance and fine arts. The Taste of festivals
Sheridan highlights the towns culinary arts.
The Bradford Brinton Memorial Museum has an
extensive collection of American Art. The King’s
Museum displays the work of internationally-
famous leather craftsman Don King while Hans
Kleiber Studio Museum highlights its namesake-
a local artist, author, and pioneer

11. Media Contacts
Amy Shadell
Amy@adventuremedianews.com
501-529-7711
Penny Becker
Stt@sheridanwyoming.org
307-673-7120
www.sheridanwyoming.org
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