Sheridan
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Sheridan
“The End of the Trail”
Where the West is still wild and the mountains meet the plains.
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Welcome to Sheridan, where the Big Horns meet the high plains. Get ready for friendly folks, great rodeos, and wide-open spaces.
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The room
One room for everyone around Sheridan. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Marketplace
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Things to do
- Bighorn National Forest Hiking, camping, and scenic drives
- Kendrick Park Community pool and playground
- Sheridan County Fairgrounds Hosts rodeos and the county fair
- Historic Downtown Sheridan Brick streets and western storefronts
- Sheridan Inn Landmark railroad-era hotel
- Brinton Museum Western art and artifacts in Big Horn
- Outdoors Hike the Bighorn National Forest
- Outdoors Fish the Tongue River
- With kids Visit the Brinton Museum
- With kids Swim at Kendrick Park pool
- Evenings Catch live music at local bars
- Evenings Attend a rodeo
- Locals love Rodeo arenas
- Locals love Craft breweries
Through the year
- Sheridan WYO Rodeo July Major PRCA rodeo held in July
- Sheridan County Fair August County fair with livestock, exhibits, and rodeo
- Bighorn Mountain Music Festival July Bluegrass and roots music festival in Buffalo
Sheridan has a semi-arid climate with cold, snowy winters and warm, sunny summers. The best time to be out is summer. Best: Summer
Getaways
Local flavour
Teams
- Sheridan Hawks NA3HL
- Sheridan Troopers Expedition League
Also rooting for Denver Broncos (NFL), Denver Nuggets (NBA), Colorado Rockies (MLB), Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Wyoming Cowboys (NCAA)
Eat and drink
- Bison burgers Local ranches supply beef and bison
- Huckleberry pie Wild huckleberries from nearby mountains
- Local craft beer Black Tooth Brewing is a local favorite
Where people go
- Historic western saloons Bars with swinging doors and old-timey decor
- Rodeo arenas Home to the Sheridan WYO Rodeo, one of the oldest in the country
- Bighorn National Forest trails Hiking, fishing, and camping in the mountains
- Downtown Sheridan's brick streets A historic Main Street with local shops and cafes
Heritage and traditions
Sheridan is proud of its deep Western heritage, from the historic Sheridan Inn and the world-famous WYO Rodeo to the rugged Bighorn Mountains that shape its outdoor way of life.
This time of year in Sheridan
- Hunting Fall Deer and elk hunting are a major autumn tradition, drawing locals and visitors.
Say it like a local: “holler” — A small valley or hollow.
Festivals
- Longmire Days August Celebrates the TV series based on Craig Johnson's novels set in the area, with cast appearances and western festivities in Buffalo.
- Wyoming Irish Festival March A celebration of Irish music, dance, and culture held in Buffalo, reflecting the area's immigrant roots.
Landmarks with a story
- Trail End Mansion Flemish Revival mansion built by cattle baron John B. Kendrick, now a museum in Sheridan.
- Fort Phil Kearny A key outpost during the Bozeman Trail conflict, now a historic site near Buffalo.
- Medicine Wheel A 500-year-old Native American stone structure in the Bighorn National Forest, still used for ceremonies.
- Jim Gatchell Museum In Buffalo, tells the story of the Bozeman Trail and the Plains tribes through artifacts and exhibits.
Food traditions
- Chokecherry jelly Made from wild chokecherries gathered in the foothills, a sweet-tart staple on toast and biscuits.
- Elk steak Local restaurants serve elk from the abundant herds, a lean and flavorful alternative to beef.
- Dutch oven cooking A cowboy tradition at rodeos and cookouts, with stews and biscuits cooked over coals.
- Cowboy coffee Strong, black coffee brewed over an open fire, a staple at cattle drives and campfires.
Music and arts
- Western art The Brinton Museum showcases Western and Native American art, reflecting the region's heritage.
- Cowboy poetry Local gatherings and events celebrate the oral tradition of cowboy verse and song.
- Native American art Influences from the Crow and Northern Cheyenne are visible in local crafts and galleries.
- The WYO Theater A historic theater in Sheridan hosting live performances and films.
A little history
- 1882 Sheridan was founded and named after General Philip Sheridan, a Union cavalry officer.
- 1866 Fort Phil Kearny was established to protect the Bozeman Trail, leading to conflicts with the Lakota and Cheyenne.
- 1892 The Johnson County War, a range war between cattle barons and homesteaders, took place near Buffalo.
- 1893 The Sheridan Inn opened and became a gathering place for Buffalo Bill Cody and other western figures.
- 1920s Coal mining boomed in the region, bringing workers and shaping local towns.
- Game day Rodeo
- Game day High school football
- Outdoors Drive the Bighorn Scenic Byway
- Outdoors Visit Shell Falls
- With kids King's Saddlery museum
- With kids Jim Gatchell Museum
Locals speak with a mild Western drawl, often saying 'the Big Horns' for the mountains and 'WYO' for the rodeo. You might hear 'buckaroo' for a cowboy and 'holler' for a valley.
Only here
- The Medicine Wheel is a 500-year-old Native American stone structure that is still used for sacred ceremonies.
- The Sheridan WYO Rodeo is one of the oldest rodeos in the country, running since 1931.
- Trail End Mansion is one of the finest examples of Flemish Revival architecture in the West.
- The town of Buffalo is the inspiration for the Longmire series, with many locals appearing as extras.
New here? A few tips
- Winters are long and snowy; invest in a good coat and learn to drive on ice.
- Pronounce 'Sheridan' as 'SHER-i-dan' – the locals will appreciate it.
- Try huckleberry pie at a local café – it's a regional specialty.
- Watch for wildlife on the roads, especially deer and elk at dawn and dusk.
- The WYO Rodeo in July is a must-see; buy tickets early.
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Sheridan, WY. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.