Overview
Rawlins is a city of 8,500 people (2019) in Southeast Wyoming.
1 sights · 3 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés · 4 places to stay
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Best things about Rawlins
Wyoming Frontier Prison Museum
The Old Wyoming State Penitentiary, in use from 1901–81, offers guided tours through cell blocks, the cafeteria, the grounds and the Death House.
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 — 87 mi away. Directions
- LAR Laramie Regional Airport, Laramie — 87 mi away. Directions
- DEN Denver International Airport, Denver — 189 mi away (major hub). Directions
Rawlins is on Interstate 80, the primary east/west road in the lower part of the state. There is a Greyhound bus station in town.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
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Get in
By road
Rawlins is on Interstate 80, the primary east/west road in the lower part of the state. There is a Greyhound bus station in town.
See
- South of Rawlins about 35 miles is the Medicine Bow National Forest. This is a large and very beautiful national forest with lots of wildlife, scenic views and some of the most undisturbed nature in the United States. This forest extends south all the way into Steamboat Springs Colorado. There are a few camping sites with more on the way.
Buy
Eat
Eat Anong's
Thai Restaurant. serves the best and only Thai for about 100 miles in any direction. Anong's also has restaurants in Laramie and Cheyenne.
Eat Aspen House
It has steaks and salads. Good service and specials on the menu.
Drink
Drink Hole In the Wall
Bar with a good selection of drinks, also with darts and pool.
Drink The Keg Saloon & Spirits
Small bar with friendly staff, never too busy.
Sleep
Go next
Cheyenne- 80 East. About 2 1/2 hours away.
Denver- 80 East to 25 South. About 4-5 hours away.
Yellowstone- 287 North. About 5 hours away. Be careful driving in the winter!
Rock Springs- 80 West. About 1-2 hours away.
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