An overhead drone shot of one of the beautiful parks in Wheatland, Wyoming

Wheatland

Where the Western Way of Life is Still Alive and Well

It was the late 1870s when an irrigation project brought the town of Wheatland into existence, welcoming a variety of new settlers who stayed and developed the area into an agricultural mecca.

Today, the Western way of life is still alive and well, and opportunities for enjoying the outdoors abound.

Annual Events

Platte County Fair

Held in late July

Save the date for fun at the fair, featuring a rodeo, demolition derby, and truck/tractor pull, plus live entertainment and classic 4-H livestock events.

Things to Do

photo: Wyoming Office of Tourism

Grayrocks Reservoir

A year-round draw for its 3,500-acre reservoir, with all the room you could want for fishing (big walleyes, especially), boating, swimming and water skiing.
laramie peak museum

Laramie Peak Museum

Open May-September, this one-of-a-kind site includes an authentic recreation of Wheatland’s first schoolhouse, along with an abundance of artifacts from Platte County’s earliest settlers.
Wheatland Reservoir in Platte County, Wyoming in the winter
photo: Stephanie Bayne Wilson

Wheatland Reservoir 1

Check out this 280-acre reservoir for summer swims and year-round fishing for smallmouth bass, black crappie and more.

Places to Eat

Brooklyn’s Tavern

Authentic New York-style pizza, subs, and desserts from the big city, made in the heart of small-town Wyoming.

875 Gilchrist St, Wheatland, WY • (307) 269-4903

Guadalaraja Family Mexican Restaurant

Serving up authentic Mexican cuisine in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. 

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Los Dominguez Family Mexican

Homemade Mexican food in an easygoing atmosphere. 

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Tasty Treats

Get your donuts (and other breakfast items), burgers, and daily specials, all in one place. 

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Vimbos Restaurant & Lounge

Everything handmade with love, straight from the owner’s grandmother’s recipes. 

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Windy Peaks Brewery & Steakhouse

Classic steakhouse items with bold new flavors, and an abundance of beers on tap.

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Western Sky’s Family Diner

A community staple, serving up home-cooked comfort foods aplenty. 

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The Wild Whisk

Miss your mama’s cooking? Rosetta always has something yummy on the stove. Don’t miss the fresh-baked cinnamon rolls!

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