Overview
Douglas is a city in Wyoming.
1 sights · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Douglas
Fort Fetterman State Historic Site
One of few original frontier posts with existing buildings, at the junction of the Bozeman and Oregon/Morman Trails. Open from 1867 to 1882.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 89°F; winter lows dip to about 15°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Apr. (climate data from nearby Casper)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- CPR Casper-Natrona County International Airport, Casper — 56 mi away. Directions
- LAR Laramie Regional Airport, Laramie — 101 mi away. Directions
- DEN Denver International Airport, Denver — 203 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
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Get in
- The Converse County Airport
- Express Arrow buses stop in Douglas on their way between Denver and Buffalo.
See
Jackalope City. Other attractions of the area are: the Wyoming State Fairgrounds, the Wyoming Pioneer Memorial Museum, Douglas Railroad Interpretive Center, Oregon Trail and Historic Marker, Fort Fetterman, Camp Douglas Prisoner of War Camp, Ayres Natural Bridge, Sir Barton Memorial Statue - the First Triple Crown Winner in the United States, Laramie peak in the medicine Bow National Forest, Esterbrook Recreational Area and Friend Park Campground.
North Platte River provides the perfect backdrop for a number of recreational activities. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the countless canoeing, fishing, swimming and picnicking opportunities afforded in this region. Several scenic hiking and walking trails can also be found nearby.
Do
This area of east central Wyoming is the home of many historic trails rich in their history and rugged scenery. The mountain ranges and foothills offer refuge to elk, bear and deer with herds of antelope foraging on the diverse landscape.
The town of Douglas sits on the banks of the North Platte River, on the path from/to Denver, Colorado, Yellowstone National Park, or the Black Hills of South Dakota.
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