The Atlas Obscura Guide To Thermopolis

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Thermopolis, Wyoming

Updated February 21, 2025

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Unusual Attractions in Thermopolis

The colorful travertine Mineral Terrace, as seen from the Swinging Bridge.

Thermopolis, Wyoming

Hot Springs State Park

The world's largest mineral hot springs is home to a herd of bison, a free public bath house, beautiful mineral formations, and a terrifying swinging bridge.

The Wyoming Dinosaur Center & Dig Sites in Thermopolis, Wyoming, is one of the top paleontology museums in the world.

Thermopolis, Wyoming

The Wyoming Dinosaur Center & Dig Sites

This archaeological dig site and museum is home to one of the largest dinosaur fossil collections in the world.

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Gebo Ghost Town

Remnants of a town from a bygone era.

10 miles from Thermopolis

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