Visit Converse County, Wyoming

About Converse County

Discover Our Wild Western History & Scenic Beauty

Welcome to Converse County, Wyoming! While you're here you can take some time to discover the area sites. In Douglas, you'll want to visit the historic downtown area where you can dine, shop and snap a photo with the jackalope statue in Jackalope Square. You can also stop by the visitors center to pick up a visitors guide or map. Glenrock has an amazing dinosaur museum, a historic hotel & dining room called the Hotel Higgins an expansive city park with a historic train bridge over the river. There is a lot more to explore too. We hope you enjoy your visit!

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Glenrock

Visit Glenrock

Glenrock is the second largest community in Converse County with a population of around 2,500. Glenrock is a historic town nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The Deer Creek Tributary system flows through and merges with the North Platte just north of town. Glenrock has a historic downtown district, an amazing dinosaur museum and one of the best parks in the area!
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Visit Douglas

Douglas is the county seat in Converse County and also its largest community with a population of around 6,400 people. Douglas is home to the Wyoming State Fair & Rodeo where Wyomingites gather each summer to celebrate with live music, rodeo, parade and more! Douglas also features a historic downtown and several historic sites.
Explore Douglas
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Itineraries

With so many amazing experiences you can have in Converse County it can be hard to decide what to do next. Here are some fun themed itineraries you can try!
Explore Glenrock

Explore Glenrock

This charming little town is located near the confluence of the Deer Creek and North Platte River.
Discover Downtown Douglas

Discover Douglas

Douglas is home to the Wyoming State Fair and Rodeo but there's more to explore!

A Day of Trains

All aboard! This is the perfect tour for train lovers!
A Day of Trains

History Lovers

From a Frontier fort to a World War II POW camp Converse County offers plenty to explore.
History Lovers
Dig for Dinosaurs

Dig for Dinosaurs

See an amazing array of dinosaur bones & geological treasures.
Photo Tour

Photography Tour

Let’s “snap” our way across Converse County, capturing nature’s beauty, man’s creativity and our nation’s history.

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Exploring the Paleon

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Architecture Scavenger Hunt

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Train-Themed Lunch!

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Coal Trains in Action

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Lost Springs Train Viewing

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Douglas is Jackalope City

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Pioneer Trails

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Camping & Outdoor Adventures

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Esterbrook Church

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A Historic Day at Fort Fetterman

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Celebrating 120 Years of the Wyoming State Fair: Share Your Story!

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The Legendary Douglas Jackalope: Wyoming’s Most Famous Mythical Creature

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