Riverton, Wyoming travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Riverton is a city of 10,700 people (2019) in Northwest Wyoming.

2 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 5 places to stay

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Best things about Riverton

Riverton Museum

Wind River Heritage Centre

Wind River Hotel & Casino

Owned by the Northern Arapaho Tribe, Wind River Hotel and Casino offers entertainment, gaming, and dining experiences. The hotel features extensive Native American art as well as regular cultural events such as tradition…

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.
RIW Central Wyoming Regional Airport, Riverton — 5 mi away. Directions
CPR Casper-Natrona County International Airport, Casper — 97 mi away. Directions
SLC Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City — 241 mi away (major hub). Directions

Riverton is located on US Route 26 and Wyoming Highway 789.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Riverton Museum, Wind River Heritage Centre
Lunch Trailhead
Afternoon Wind River Hotel & Casino

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

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Map

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Understand

Riverton lies at the confluence of the Big and Little Wind Rivers on land ceded from the Wind River Indian Reservation. Riverton also has satellite campus of Western Wyoming Community College.