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:

Oregon Trail Ruts State Historic Site

Register Cliff State Historic Site

The Million-Dollar Biffy

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!

We’re proud to be Platte—and we can’t wait to welcome you!

WE LIKE

BIG RUTS

We’re proud to be Platte: A place for people who like big ruts—and other historical elements from Wyoming’s rich and storied past.

In addition to time-honored treasures from the Oregon Trail era, Platte County is home to two charming museums, an array of historical markers, and a legendary bathroom experience that simply can’t be missed.

If you like big ruts, you’ll also love:

The Oregon Trail Ruts Historic Site, home to some of the most spectacular wagon ruts remaining along the entire length of the Oregon-California Trail

Register Cliff Historic Site, with etchings dating back as far as 1829

Platte County’s most historic bathroom: The Million-Dollar Biffy

The historic Guernsey Museum, faithfully maintained and presented as it was originally designed more than 80 years ago

Artifacts and exhibits from times gone by at the Laramie Peak Museum, including an authentic recreation of Wheatland’s first schoolhouse

More than 48 unique markers and war memorials on the Historical Marker Tour

Now that you’ve worked up an appetite:

Take your pick from the most delicious, down-home dinner options Glendo has to offer

Make your way to Guernsey to enjoy a home-cooked meal or snag the best slice of pizza in town

Grab a cold milkshake at the state’s oldest soda fountain or order up a steak (with a side of live music) in Chugwater

Head over to Hartville for a divine steak dinner at the oldest bar in Wyoming

Take your pick from Wheatland’s wide variety of local fare, from BBQ and comfort food, to classic Mexican and American favorites

TIME TRAVELERS

WANTED

Explore historic Platte County

Where to stay

Airbnbs in Platte County

Chugwater

Glendo

Guernsey & Hartville

Wheatland

We’re proud to be Platte—and we can’t wait to welcome you!

WE LIKE

BIG RUTS

If you like big ruts, you’ll also love:

Now that you’ve worked up an appetite:

Now, for the cherry on top… stay the night!

We’re proud to be Platte—and we’re happy you’re here