Things to do & places to visit in Rawlins, Wyoming, United States

Rawlins city in Wyoming, United States. Timezone: America/Denver, current date and time: Friday, May 03, 2024, 7:41.

Top things to do (9)

• Bowling Alleys
• History Museums
• Golf Courses
• Parks
• Forests
• Speciality Museums
• Speciality & Gift Shops
• Historic Sites
• Movie Theaters

Top places to visit

1. 5.0 Carbon County Museum (33 reviews)
   - Treasure of a small town museum
   Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
   
   
   The Carbon County Museum collects, conserves, interprets and disseminates regional history to inspire Carbon County cultural entities and all learners – today and tomorrow. The CCM has several exhibits and displays that celebrate the history and culture of the communities and natural habitat of this county. These topics include, among others, our Native American past, the role of the settlers as they came West, and the various technologies used in order to adapt to a harsh environment upon arrival. We also have on display one of the country’s largest exhibits devoted to the Union Pacific Railroad, which has been instrumental in the social and economic development of much of this region for over 150 years. See more..
   
2. 5.0 Geek-ish Things (4 reviews)
   - Something new in town!!
   Friday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality & Gift Shops
   
   
   Games, Novelties, and gifts. Explore Extraordinary in this place for unique and fun items. Sit down and enjoy a game, or shop for that perfect gift. We have a wide range of items to fit any budget, and smiles are our specialty! See more..
   
3. 5.0 Windswept Goods (2 reviews)
   - Lucky find
   Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops
   
   
   We were headed home and stopped downtown to grab lunch. Afterwards we wanted to walk before getting back into the car. We happened upon this cute store. What fun house decor items at a fair price. I found some stocking stuffers for Christmas and some stuff for me now. Definitely going to make time to stop when we go on another road trip. Friendly staff and even cute pupper dogs. See more..
   
4. 4.5 Wyoming Frontier Prison (286 reviews)
   - A story well told
   Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Historic Sites
   
   
   The eighty year history of Wyoming’s first state penitentiary, now known as the Wyoming Frontier Prison, is as colorful and elaborate as the plot of a classic western movie. The cornerstone of the prison was laid in 1888, but due to funding issues and Wyoming’s notorious weather, the doors wouldn’t open for thirteen years. In December of 1901, the prison opened and consisted of 104 cells (Cell Block A), no electricity or running water, and very inadequate heating. Throughout the prison’s operation, approximately 13,500 people were incarcerated, including eleven women. Overcrowding was an almost constant concern, and the first of several additions to the penitentiary was completed in 1904, adding 32 cells to the west end of the original cell block (Cell Block A). Women were housed in the prison until 1909, until the last woman was transferred to Colorado. The addition of the second cell block (Cell Block B) in 1950 temporarily relieved the overcrowding, and also included solitary confinement cells, a much more efficient heating system, and hot running water which wouldn’t be installed in the original cell block for another twenty-eight years. A maximum security addition (Cell Block C) was completed in 1966, but the addition only included thirty-six cells and was reserved for serious discipline cases. The prison was equipped with several different means of disciplining inmates throughout its operation, including a dungeon, several variations of solitary confinement and a “punishment pole” to which men were handcuffed and whipped with rubber hoses. The prison also used different execution methods.. The first two executions were carried out using the “traveling” Julien Gallows which were used to hang Tom Horn in Cheyenne in 1903. In 1916, the penitentiary completed the addition of a “death house” which consisted of six cells to house inmates on death row, and a unique indoor version of the Julien Gallows. The building also housed the gas chamber when it was chosen t... See more..
   
5. 4.5 Rochelle Ranch Golf Course (13 reviews)
   - Awesome Golf Experience at Rochelle Ranch
   Golf Courses
   
   
   This place is amazing! Overall, the course was in excellent condition and it's a challenging golf course. It's not every day you can drive the ball 350+, but at nearly 8,000 feet elevation it becomes a real possibility. Play from the Horseshoe (tips) and the course is 7,925 yards. It's the longest golf course in Wyoming and was rated #29 most difficult course by Golf Digest. The staff was kind, friendly and super helpful! They went out of their way to ensure I had an enjoyable experience. I teed off early and had the whole course to myself - it was incredible! :] Put this course on your bucket list - you won't be disappointed. Thanks again! Best wishes, Matt Edwards See more..
   
6. 4.5 The Movies 3 (4 reviews)
   - 3D movies, range of shows, yummy popcorn.
   Movie Theaters
   I love this place. Yes, it's the only theater in Rawlins but they have weekend matinees and pretty good snack deals. During the school year they have a Wednesday cinema club as well as cheap movies on Tuesdays. See more..
   
7. 4.0 Aspen Ally (4 reviews)
   - Beautiful drive
   Forests
   Day trip thru the area. Was expecting more Aspens--it's really just a couple hundred feet of them, but the trip in and out was wonderful! See more..
   
8. 3.5 Tully Park (8 reviews)
   - Nice little place
   Parks
   
   
   Tully Park was a nice little place to "sit a spell" and watch life go by in a serene atmosphere. Thank you See more..
   
9. 3.0 Memory Lanes (2 reviews)
   - Bowling Fun For Family
   Bowling Alleys
   Get ready to have some great fun! Perfect for the entire family! Excellent location and hours. Makes for an excellent couples night! Great for date night! See more..