Overview
Evanston is a city in Southwest Wyoming. The town was founded during the construction of the first transcontinental railroad and maintains a strong railroad history. The population was 11,700 people in 2020.
2 sights · 5 things to do · 2 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Evanston
Bear River State Park
324 acre day use park with Visitor Center. Wildlife including bison and elk. Biking, hiking, skiing, river access, and numerous geocaches.
Uinta County Museum
Located in a historic Carnegie building, the museum has collections related to the history of the Evanston area.
Guest ranches
Horseback riding, wagon rides, western cooking classes
Purple Sage Golf Course
Golf course. Cross-country skiing during winter. Restaurant and bar.
Roundhouse and Railyard Tours
Built in 1912. Fully intact four-section roundhouse with operating turntable.
Uinta Lanes
Bowling (call for open times), restaurant and bar.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 91°F; winter lows dip to about 21°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Cold months (Jan, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Apr. (climate data from nearby Ogden)
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.
- OGD Ogden Hinckley Airport, Ogden — 55 mi away. Directions
- SLC Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City — 62 mi away (major hub). Directions
The town is located on I-80 only 4 miles east of the Utah border.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Bear River State Park, Guest ranches
- Lunch Jody's Diner
- Afternoon Roundhouse and Railyard Tours, Wyoming Downs
- Dinner Paff's
- Evening Kate's
Day 2
- Morning Uinta County Museum, Purple Sage Golf Course
- Afternoon Uinta Lanes
- Evening Suds Brothers Brewery
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
The town is located on I-80 only 4 miles east of the Utah border.
Salt Lake City International Airport is located 88 miles away.
See
Do
Evanston provides an abundance of outdoor recreation. Summer has many nearby hiking, wildlife viewing, horse racing and rodeos. Winter brings snowmobiling, skiing, sledding, sleigh rides, and an international dog sled race in late January.
Eat
Eat Jody's Diner
Traditional diner with all day breakfast.
Drink
Drink Kate's
Bar and food. Pool tables and dart board.
Drink Suds Brothers Brewery
Handcrafted beer, lunch and dinner with burgers, pizzas and daily specials.
Sleep
Go next
- Fossil Butte National Monument, 60 miles north, passing through Fort Bridger
- Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, 115 miles east
- Mirror Lake Scenic Byway, runs 42 miles through the Wasatch-Cache National Forest from Evanston to Kansas.
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