TIME TRAVELERS
WANTED
Wanted: Adventurers with a taste for history. (Also: History nerds.)
In addition to time-honored treasures from the Oregon Trail era, Platte County, Wyoming, is home to several charming museums, an array of historical markers, and a legendary bathroom experience that simply can’t be missed.
Why wait? Plan ahead for some warm-weather time travel in Wyoming today!
Explore historic Platte County
You won’t want to miss:
- Local museums in Hartville, Glendo, and Guernsey
- More than 50 historical markers and memorials, stretching from Chugwater to Wheatland
Of course, no trip though time is complete without an equally historic bite to eat:
- Grab a spot at the counter of the state’s oldest operating soda fountain
- Sit down for a hearty steak dinner at Wyoming’s oldest bar
Where to stay
From dreaming in a dome under a blanket of Wyoming stars, to cozying up in a cabin by the lake, there’s no place like Platte to rest and refresh… no matter where you are in the county!
Airbnbs in Platte County
Chugwater
Glendo
- B&A Marina
- Campsites at Glendo State Park
- Lakeview Motel & Campground
- Engling RV Park
- H&M Trading Post
- Yurts at Glendo State Park
Guernsey & Hartville
- Bunkhouse Motel
- Campsites at Guernsey State Park
- Cobblestone Inn & Suites
- Riverside RV Campground
- Sagebrush Motel
- Twisters Restaurant & Bed and Breakfast
- Yurts at Guernsey State Park (open seasonally from April 15 to October 15)