Sheridan, Wyoming · a guide from your hosts

Things to do in Sheridan, Wyoming

A few of our favorites around town.

We like breakfast in the front window at P.O. News and a Saturday morning at Landon’s market. King’s belongs on the list, too. Here are our downtown picks, along with a few options for getting out into the Bighorns.

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A few ways to spend the day

These plans group nearby stops so you can see what fits your visit.

01 · Saturday morning

Breakfast, then the market

  1. Ask for the front window at P.O. News if it’s free. It looks out onto Main Street.
  2. Drive to Landon’s for the Saturday farmers market. It runs year-round, moving indoors with the season.
  3. Back downtown, stop at King’s. Leave time for the rope shop and the museum.

Landon’s is a drive from downtown, so you’ll need a car for this plan.

02 · An afternoon in town

An afternoon downtown

  1. Start at King’s Ropes and the Don King Museum.
  2. Check the WYO calendar if you’ll be here tonight.
  3. Stop for a drink at the Mint, or dinner at Le Rêve.

Most of this works on foot once you are downtown.

03 · Clear weather

Give the mountains a day

  1. Choose Tongue River Canyon for a river walk, or use the Red Grade map to find a loop.
  2. Check road and trail access before leaving town. Bring water and a layer for changes in weather.
  3. Allow time for the drive back if you have dinner reservations in Sheridan.

Choose your trail after checking the conditions for your dates.

Worth your time

Around Sheridan

Start downtown, or take a drive to Big Horn and the trails nearby.

Downtown · breakfast

P.O. News, front window

P.O. News is one of our breakfast picks. Ask for a seat in the front window if there’s one available; that’s where we’d sit.

Good to know: The café is at 1 N. Main Street. Check current café hours before heading over.

Café details ↗

Sheridan · Saturday morning

Landon’s farmers market

Landon’s Saturday farmers market runs year-round. In colder months it moves into the greenhouse, so keep it on your list for a winter visit, too.

Good to know: Landon’s lists Saturdays, 9 a.m.–noon, at 505 College Meadows Drive. Check their page for the week’s vendors and any schedule changes.

Market details ↗

Downtown · indoors

King’s Saddlery & Don King Museum

King’s is worth a stop even if you aren’t shopping for tack. Visit the rope shop, then head to the Don King Museum to see the saddles and Western collection.

Good to know: At 184 N. Main Street. Confirm current hours before making a special trip.

Visitor bureau details ↗

In town · families

Kendrick Park

Kendrick Park is a useful stop with kids, with a playground and paths along the creek. Trail End is above the park if you want to add a historic house visit.

Good to know: Seasonal amenities change. Check the city’s parks information if the pool or shelter matters to your plan.

City parks ↗

Big Horn · art & landscape

The Brinton Museum

The art and the ranch setting are both worth the trip. In warmer months, the short nature trail and horned-toad sculpture hunt make the grounds especially good with children. If you’re going to polo on a summer Sunday, check whether the museum’s hours let you visit both.

Good to know: The museum is in Big Horn, not downtown Sheridan. Nature trails are seasonal; check in at the museum desk. Dogs are not allowed on the trails.

Plan a Brinton visit ↗

Near Dayton · outdoors

Tongue River Canyon

The trail follows the Tongue River into the canyon near Dayton. Check the route and conditions before setting out, and decide how far to go based on your group’s time and ability.

Good to know: Bring water and layers. Check the Forest Service for conditions and access; the trailhead is reached via the Dayton area, not a roadside pullout on Highway 14.

Visitor bureau trail overview ↗

Big Horn · summer Sundays

Bring a chair to polo

Bring a folding chair for a summer Sunday at the Big Horn Polo Club. First-time spectators are welcome, and the divot stomp is a chance to walk out onto the field between play.

Good to know: The Big Horn Polo Club says Sunday admission is free; matches depend on weather. Check the current season’s schedule before driving out.

Club schedule ↗

Above town · trail day

Choose a Red Grade trail

Red Grade has a network of connected trails above town. Use the land trust’s map to choose a loop and check the elevation gain as well as the distance.

Good to know: Road and trail access change with construction and conditions. The land trust reported the 2026 construction closures ended on October 7; check its live update before going.

Current trail access ↗

A drink or dinner

The Mint and Le Rêve

Both are on our downtown list.

01

The Mint

The Mint is our pick for a drink downtown. Have a look at the old back bar and the cattle brands on the walls while you’re there.

The Mint details ↗
02

Le Rêve

For dinner, we recommend Le Rêve in the Cady Building downtown. Make a reservation if you have a particular evening in mind.

Le Rêve details ↗

Tyler on Sheridan Fridays

Christmas Stroll or rodeo parade?

Rodeo parade Friday and Christmas Stroll Friday both feel like coming home. I prefer the Stroll. It’s more low-key, and I enjoy the slower pace. If you’re choosing between the two for a visit, that would be my pick.

The next Christmas Stroll is listed for November 27, 2026. The WYO Rodeo publishes its parade and performance schedule separately. Check each event before planning around it.

Tyler and Kayla Hert outdoors near Sheridan

A note from Tyler & Kayla

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For a wider look, our interactive Sheridan map brings together more places around town and the Bighorns.

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Before you go

A few things worth checking.

Mountain conditionsWeather and forest road access can change quickly. Check the Bighorn National Forest and Wyoming road reports before a drive or hike.

Hours & eventsMuseum hours, performances, and seasonal activities change. Use the venue links above and the Sheridan events calendar for your dates.

Keep the day realisticDowntown and Big Horn are easy to pair. Leave enough time for the drive if you’re heading into the mountains. If rain comes in, choose King’s, Trail End, the Brinton, or a WYO show.

Where to stay downtown

Our downtown homes

The New York Store is the granddaddy of them all. The Pressroom, The Alderman, and The Troubadour are also good options. You can see photos and details for each below.

Living room at the New York Store Suite in SheridanOn Main Street

New York Store Suite

Right on Main Street.

See the home → Interior of the Pressroom Atelier in SheridanA downtown loft

The Pressroom Atelier

Historic brick and a rooftop terrace.

See the home → Dining room at The Alderman in SheridanThe Alderman

The Alderman

Room to settle in together.

See the home → The Troubadour Suite in SheridanA smaller stay

The Troubadour Suite

A good base for two.

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