Wyoming: calling all locals and visitors
Aug 31st, 2007, 07:05 AM
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Wyoming: calling all locals and visitors
Hello, Fodorites.
I'd like to hear your feedback on any sights, restaurants, or accommodations in Wyoming you've been to recently. Particular places you think travelers would enjoy? Let me know!
Thanks.
I'd like to hear your feedback on any sights, restaurants, or accommodations in Wyoming you've been to recently. Particular places you think travelers would enjoy? Let me know!
Thanks.
Aug 31st, 2007, 09:07 AM
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Teton Village Resort Lodging. Great place for family to stay while visiting GTNP. Built as ski property type accomodations. Huge property, with a variety of condo/apartment options. Each building, which houses 4-10 units has locked ski storage place available on first floor.
Limited housekeeping included - only 2-3 times/week but can request and pay for more frequent.
Our condo included absolutely everything - fully equipped kitchen, including all pots and pans, dinnerware - even toaster oven. We had 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, separate LR, dining area, small balcony. Price was far cheaper than 2 hotel rooms would have been. (2 adults, 2 teens). All linens and towels included.
There area several restaurants on site - did not use. Also fitness center we did not use. We did enjoy the huge moose that wandered around eating the nice landscaping.
Is less than a mile from entrance to GTNP. Bike paths on road leading to/from Jackson. On site is gondola to top of mountain - reported good views, but too foggy when we were there. Also, less than 1 mile from raod leading to mountain pass into Idaho - nice day trip.
(Stayed here 2 years ago)
Limited housekeeping included - only 2-3 times/week but can request and pay for more frequent.
Our condo included absolutely everything - fully equipped kitchen, including all pots and pans, dinnerware - even toaster oven. We had 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, separate LR, dining area, small balcony. Price was far cheaper than 2 hotel rooms would have been. (2 adults, 2 teens). All linens and towels included.
There area several restaurants on site - did not use. Also fitness center we did not use. We did enjoy the huge moose that wandered around eating the nice landscaping.
Is less than a mile from entrance to GTNP. Bike paths on road leading to/from Jackson. On site is gondola to top of mountain - reported good views, but too foggy when we were there. Also, less than 1 mile from raod leading to mountain pass into Idaho - nice day trip.
(Stayed here 2 years ago)
Aug 31st, 2007, 10:18 AM
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Here is part of my recent post from another thread (in quotes). I've supplemented with some additional info.
"We were in the Cheyenne and Laramie area over Memorial Day weekend, and there really isn't much in the way of scenery or wildlife as the area is high desert. Cheyenne and Laramie are not really tourist towns and we had to venture elsewhere to find interesting activities.
If you are heading to Rock Springs, the Lincoln Monument is right off I-80 between Cheyenne and Laramie and might be worth a stop. In Laramie itself is the old Wyoming Territorial Prison. We stopped there while in Laramie; again, nothing special. Also between Laramie and Cheyenne (but off the secondary road rather than the interstate) is Curt Gowdy State Park. A nice place to stop and has some hiking trails as well as a lake. Likely to be crowded on Labor Day weekend. Here's the link: http://wyoparks.state.wy.us/Parks/CurtGowdy/index.asp
If you really get ambitious, you could check out the Scotts Bluff National Monument in Scottsbluff, NE (about a 2 hour drive from Cheyenne)."
Accommodations: Stayed at the Fairfield Inn (by Marriott) in Cheyenne. Typical Fairfield Inn. Clean and well maintained. Conveniently located across from Frontier Mall.
Restaurants:
Little Bear Inn (just outside Cheyenne) - Excellent steaks, good service. Entertainment on the weekends. See www.littlebearinn.com
Poor Richards - Decent food, OK service. Not up to the quality or value of the Little Bear though. See www.poorrichardscheyenne.com/
"We were in the Cheyenne and Laramie area over Memorial Day weekend, and there really isn't much in the way of scenery or wildlife as the area is high desert. Cheyenne and Laramie are not really tourist towns and we had to venture elsewhere to find interesting activities.
If you are heading to Rock Springs, the Lincoln Monument is right off I-80 between Cheyenne and Laramie and might be worth a stop. In Laramie itself is the old Wyoming Territorial Prison. We stopped there while in Laramie; again, nothing special. Also between Laramie and Cheyenne (but off the secondary road rather than the interstate) is Curt Gowdy State Park. A nice place to stop and has some hiking trails as well as a lake. Likely to be crowded on Labor Day weekend. Here's the link: http://wyoparks.state.wy.us/Parks/CurtGowdy/index.asp
If you really get ambitious, you could check out the Scotts Bluff National Monument in Scottsbluff, NE (about a 2 hour drive from Cheyenne)."
Accommodations: Stayed at the Fairfield Inn (by Marriott) in Cheyenne. Typical Fairfield Inn. Clean and well maintained. Conveniently located across from Frontier Mall.
Restaurants:
Little Bear Inn (just outside Cheyenne) - Excellent steaks, good service. Entertainment on the weekends. See www.littlebearinn.com
Poor Richards - Decent food, OK service. Not up to the quality or value of the Little Bear though. See www.poorrichardscheyenne.com/
Aug 31st, 2007, 02:34 PM
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Loved Signal Mountain Lodge in GTNP. Individual or shared cabins, great view, quiet, restaurant on site. Wonderful place. Had great trail mix and super pizzas at Dornan's. Sit out on their deck and look at the fantastic view. WOW!
Aug 31st, 2007, 02:40 PM
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When in Jackson, venture to the adjoining town of Wilson (about an 8-mile drive) and have dinner at Nora's Fish Creek Inn. It's where the locals go...and it's good....and its prices are reasonable!
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Cody is definately worth the drive when visiting Yellowstone. Cody Cowboy Village has beautiful log cabins with a chic cowboy decor. The Rodeo and Buffalo Bill Museum are very interesting. The drive from Cody to the northeast entrance of Yellowstone is breathtaking.
Sep 4th, 2007, 04:33 PM
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Just returned from Jackson, and my trip report is here:
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...1&tid=35061853
In other news, my parents stayed overnight in Lander, WY, and dined at the Svilars Steak House & Bar. Here's their review:
"We ate at Svilar's Steak House in Hudson which is written up in our Colorado/Wyoming travel guide as the best steaakhouse in WY. Maybe in 1949.... They are sure generous, though. A 2 lb. T-Bone for $21.95 comes with salad, relish tray, bread sticks, rolls, baked potato, raviolis, sarma (cabbage rolls), and coffee. The founder was Mama Sophie Svilar, wife of a coal miner, who emigrated from Yugoslavia. They haven't changed the menu at all since she died in '77. Oh yes - chocolate sundaes were $1.05 each, and a bottle of Riunite Lambrusco was $12.00. It was funny - just about every soul that came in the restaurant (and it was busy) knew everyone else in the place. It was like a party."
Hope my Dad doesn't mind me copying and pasting his email here...we both share a passion for describing all of our meals in detail.
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...1&tid=35061853
In other news, my parents stayed overnight in Lander, WY, and dined at the Svilars Steak House & Bar. Here's their review:
"We ate at Svilar's Steak House in Hudson which is written up in our Colorado/Wyoming travel guide as the best steaakhouse in WY. Maybe in 1949.... They are sure generous, though. A 2 lb. T-Bone for $21.95 comes with salad, relish tray, bread sticks, rolls, baked potato, raviolis, sarma (cabbage rolls), and coffee. The founder was Mama Sophie Svilar, wife of a coal miner, who emigrated from Yugoslavia. They haven't changed the menu at all since she died in '77. Oh yes - chocolate sundaes were $1.05 each, and a bottle of Riunite Lambrusco was $12.00. It was funny - just about every soul that came in the restaurant (and it was busy) knew everyone else in the place. It was like a party."
Hope my Dad doesn't mind me copying and pasting his email here...we both share a passion for describing all of our meals in detail.
Sep 29th, 2007, 10:28 AM
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"Howdy"
Jackson Hole:
I agree with your comments, Signal Mountain Lodge is spectacular. I went there many times for dinner and sunset.
I also agree with the recommendation for Nora's Fish Creek INN in Wilson. Try the Idaho trout, I think its the best thing on their menu.
Heres my 2 cents tho: I dont really care for Teton Village, unless your there to ski. I find it to commercialized.
If your there in the summer and are renting a condo (not staying at a hotel) see if you can get a condo at Teton Shadows. Its a community north of town, great views of the Tetons, quite and relaxing.
In town hotels, there are many places. I always liked Cowboy Village, log cabins. Nothing fancy but fun.
Breakfast, The Bunnery is a must. They make OSM bread (oats, sunflower, millet) and have a wonderful breakfast.
If you like to listen to live music, there is a local band called Steamed Powered Airplane. They play all kinds of "oldies" (LOL) like crosby stills nash young etc etc -if your in your 40-50's I think you will know all music they play and they are really good! They usually play at The Silver Dollar Bar.
Other places to eat: The Blue Lion, excellent but $$$. The Gun Barrel, very good as well.
You will love Grand Teton National Park.. do the hike or boat at Jenny Lake up to Hidden Falls. Stop at Oxbow Bend, Coulter Bay. But more than anything take time to breath the air, you will smell every leaf and tree in the park!
I could go on and on but feel like Im rambling...
Enjoy!
Laura
Jackson Hole:
I agree with your comments, Signal Mountain Lodge is spectacular. I went there many times for dinner and sunset.
I also agree with the recommendation for Nora's Fish Creek INN in Wilson. Try the Idaho trout, I think its the best thing on their menu.
Heres my 2 cents tho: I dont really care for Teton Village, unless your there to ski. I find it to commercialized.
If your there in the summer and are renting a condo (not staying at a hotel) see if you can get a condo at Teton Shadows. Its a community north of town, great views of the Tetons, quite and relaxing.
In town hotels, there are many places. I always liked Cowboy Village, log cabins. Nothing fancy but fun.
Breakfast, The Bunnery is a must. They make OSM bread (oats, sunflower, millet) and have a wonderful breakfast.
If you like to listen to live music, there is a local band called Steamed Powered Airplane. They play all kinds of "oldies" (LOL) like crosby stills nash young etc etc -if your in your 40-50's I think you will know all music they play and they are really good! They usually play at The Silver Dollar Bar.
Other places to eat: The Blue Lion, excellent but $$$. The Gun Barrel, very good as well.
You will love Grand Teton National Park.. do the hike or boat at Jenny Lake up to Hidden Falls. Stop at Oxbow Bend, Coulter Bay. But more than anything take time to breath the air, you will smell every leaf and tree in the park!
I could go on and on but feel like Im rambling...
Enjoy!
Laura
Oct 17th, 2007, 04:07 PM
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Great ideas from above.
Casper has the National Historic Trails Museum, would be a good mid place to stop. A good place to eat dinner is Poor Boys. Very reasonable and excellent service. Check out the Nicolayson Museum too. Casper Mountain is a wonderful place to go have a picnic, and so is Alcova Lake.
Thermopolis has many hot water springs, and a few pools open year round. The Holiday Inn has a great bar with all kinds of wildlife on display. Be sure to stop in Shoshoni, WY and get a malt at the Old Yellowstone Drug on your way to Thermopolis.
If you are going for the drive, Chief Joseph Highway is a gorgeous drive in the summer. It's in Northern Wyoming and staying in Cody, Sheridan or Buffalo would be a fun thing to do. Cody has the Buffalo Bill Gun Museum.
Don't rule out the small towns in Wyoming. Many have local restaurants and festivals that are really enjoyable.
Casper has the National Historic Trails Museum, would be a good mid place to stop. A good place to eat dinner is Poor Boys. Very reasonable and excellent service. Check out the Nicolayson Museum too. Casper Mountain is a wonderful place to go have a picnic, and so is Alcova Lake.
Thermopolis has many hot water springs, and a few pools open year round. The Holiday Inn has a great bar with all kinds of wildlife on display. Be sure to stop in Shoshoni, WY and get a malt at the Old Yellowstone Drug on your way to Thermopolis.
If you are going for the drive, Chief Joseph Highway is a gorgeous drive in the summer. It's in Northern Wyoming and staying in Cody, Sheridan or Buffalo would be a fun thing to do. Cody has the Buffalo Bill Gun Museum.
Don't rule out the small towns in Wyoming. Many have local restaurants and festivals that are really enjoyable.
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