Sheridan is located at the base of the Big Horn Mountain Range. It is rich in western traditions. The city advertises the fact it is the midway point between the Black Hills and Yellowstone National Park. Sheridan is located near several frontier battle sites. Best Western Sheridan Wyoming.
Things to do in Sheridan
Big Horn Mountains
This 70-mile-long range is blanketed with lodgepole and ponderosa pine and Engelmann spruce and subalpine fir at higher elevations. The Bighorn National Forest offers several recreational opportunities within the park including hiking and skiing. Call 307-548-6514 for more information.
Bradford Brinton Memorial Museum
Purchased by western enthusiast and businessman Bradford Brinton in 1923, the Sheridan Wyoming home includes over 600 pieces of works by some of the West's best-known artists. Call 307-672-3173 for more information.
Connor Battlefield State Historic Site
This peaceful picnic area has somewhat of a dark past attached to it. On August 29, 1865, General Patrick E. Connor set out to avenge a prior week's battle on an unsuspecting Arapaho village. After the massacre was over some 63 men, women and children of the Arapaho tribe lost their lives near the banks of the Tongue River. Connor's rampage continued until the government realized they were spending over 1 million dollars per month in transportation alone. Under orders, he reluctantly returned to Fort Laramie. The Connor Battlefield State Historic Site is located Northwest of Sheridan.
King's Saddlery
Handmade saddles, leatherwork, ropes, spurs, chaps, belt buckles and cowboy hats are featured items in the front of the store. The King's Western Museum located in back is free of charge. Hundreds of beautiful historic saddles-one even dating back to 17th-century Japan-are on display. Call 307-672-2702 for more information.
Sawyer Fight
Setting out to avenge the recent Connor battle, the Arapaho tribe retaliated against Col. James Sawyer and his troops who were busy leading a roadbuilding expedition. After killing three of his men, the remaining 97 were pinned down for two weeks before being rescued by Connor. The site is located four miles west of Connor Battlefield on Highway 14.
Sheridan Inn
Constructed in 1893, the Sheridan Inn was the premier hotel between Chicago and San Francisco. Famous guests included Presidents Theodore Roosevelt, Taft and Hoover as well as Will Rogers and Ernest Hemingway. The hotel was modeled after a Scottish hunting lodge with dormer windows on all 62 rooms. It is a registered National Historic Landmark. Call 307-674-5440 for more information.
Trail End Historic Site
This one-time home of John B. Kendrick, the wealthy rancher and Democratic politician took five years to complete and served primarily as his summer home. Built in the Flemish revival style, the home's interior features several of the original exotic furnishings. The stately mansion includes a third floor ballroom and a built-in central vacuum system (it still works). During harsh winter months, the home burned up approximately one ton of coal per day. Call 307-674-4589 for more information.