The Average Wyomingite Has Only Been To 5 Towns

Think about how long you have lived in Wyoming, and then think about how many Wyoming towns you have actually visited.

I've traveled and lived in many places in my life and have found that the people who live locally know the least about their area.

Surveys and social media research suggest that the average Wyomingite has only visited about 5 to 6 of the state's towns.

The Facebook page Wyoming Life suggests that because the Cowboy State has a massive geographic footprint paired with the lowest population in the nation, locals often stay localized to their specific region (e.g., Eastern, Western, or Big Horn Basin). For those who do travel across the state, their itineraries are typically dominated by a standard roster of major cities and top tourist destinations.

There is so much to see and experience in Wyoming, yet, as always, locals seem less interested in where they live than in other states.

The most visited towns in Wyoming are, as you might expect, our major hubs.

Casper
Cheyenne
Gillette
Buffalo
Sheridan
Jackson
Lander
Rock Springs
Rawlins

Wyoming has 99 incorporated municipalities, which consist of 19 cities and 80 towns. Some of the smallest places are worth visiting, even if you think there is nothing to do there. They are rich in history, wonderful people, and small-town charm.

Take a tiny town like Chugwater or LaGrange as an example. Both are well worth the drive. Don't blow by places like Saratoga or Wheatland. Slow down, explore, and look up their history. We are often in such a rush to get someplace that we don't know what we are speeding by.