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Converse County and the Douglas Area have a number of fun attractions for all to enjoy. From history to present, mountains to planes, indoors and outdoors there is something for everyone in your family. Come and enjoy to wonders we have to offer!

Wyoming Pioneer Memorial Museum Houses the state's finest collection of Indian and pioneer artifacts both civilian and military, including on e of the first school houses built in Wyoming and tepee from the "Dances with Wolves" movie. Located in Douglas. Information 307-358-9288

	Douglas Railroad Interpretive Center Is the home of the FE & MV Railroad Passenger Depot, which as a historic standpoint, was an important building in Douglas that helped to establish the town of Douglas. In 1950, the building was closed to passenger traffic and in the 1990's became the location for the Douglas Chamber of Commerce. Today the site also features seven historic railcars open year round. Information 307-358-2950

Douglas Water Park Located across from Washington Park in Douglas and behind the American Legion Hall. Wet Wild Slide Fun. Information 307-358-4488 or 307-358-4231 in Douglas that helped to establish the town of Douglas

Jackalope Square The town of Douglas is known as the "Home of the Jackalope". the square is open year round for family pictures with this statue of the Jackalope. The jackrabbit and half antelope! Come see the largest Jackalope in the world! Information 307-358-2950

First Fatality of the Great Migration Joel Hembree from Tennessee, died at the age of 6 years old by "falling off the wagon tongue and the wagon rolling over him". On July 18 between Bed Tick and La Prele Creek, the young boy was documented to be the first death of the 1843 migration on the Oregon Trail. Information 307-358-2950

	Morton Mansion This "Queen Anne" style home very popular in the 1880-1890's, operates as a Bed and Breakfast Inn in today's Douglas showing off its "turn of the century elegance" with ornate woodwork hardwood floors, and intricate wallpaper. Information 307-358-2129

Sir Barton Burial Monument Fist Triple Crown Winner in the United States location in Washington Park of douglas, Wyoming. Picnic area. Information 307-358-2950

College Inn Bar holds the distinguished place in American Saloon history. Built to accommodate customers in style. Furnishing s and fixtures with the highest quality in mind - including an intricately carved mahogany back bar with a marble slab top and ornate, free standing mahogany arches define this establishment as the oldest business in Douglas history to have operated from the same location. Though the sleeping rooms are no longer in use, many original fixtures and vintage decor remain the sam. Information 307-358-9976

Italian Prisoner of War Murals These painted murals on the walls in the officer's club at the Douglas interment camp which in now the douglas International Order of Odd Fellow Lodge No 15, depicts the POW's impression o of the American West. The original camp was built in 95 days and consisted of 180 temporary buildings on a 687 acre tract of land in southwest Douglas. Information 307-358-2950

	La Bonte Hotel Named for the first settler in Converse County, the hotel was promoted within the region to motorists traveling the new Yellowstone Highway. The building has been in use a s hotel since its inception, and is crowned with a sizable reproduction of a Douglas "Jackalope". Information 307-358-4343

Ayres Natural Bridge One of the only 3 natural bridges in the world with a trout stream flowing beneath and surrounded by an amphitheater of red rock. Picnic area. Overnight camping. 11 miles west of Douglas off Interested 25, Exit 151. Information 307-38-3532

Oregon Trail Marker and actual site of ruts - located 10 minutes from Douglas off Esterbrook Road. Information 307-358-2950

Fort Fetterman 1867 army post served a s military post during the Indian uprisings. It was a major supply post. Located 11 miles from Douglas. Open Memorial Day thorough Labor Day. Information 307-358-2950

	North Platte River teaming with trout, public fishing areas alone the river. Canoeing and float trips available. Located directly through Douglas, WYoming. Information 307-358-2950

Laramie Peak/Medicine Bow National Forest/Esterbrook the peak still stand as a landmark to the traveler, just as it did from the pioneers of the 1800's. Esterbrook offers camping, fishing, roc climbing, backpacking, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Medicine Bow national Forest is a popular hunting location for sportsmen. Located 22 miles from Douglas, Wyoming. Information Forest Service 307-358-4690

Thunder Basin National Grassland located in Converse county of Wyoming, the national grassland sprawls over 572, 000 acres and offers a visitor a glimpse of the vast prairies that cover much of the west. Antelope and deer can be seen grazing with livestock that ranchers lease for grazing rights. Information Forest Service 307-358-4690

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