by Wyoming’s open highways are full of surprises, where the wild and the wacky collide in unexpected ways. From mythical creatures to architectural oddities, roadside attractions across the Cowboy State promise moments of wonder, confusion, and pure road trip joy. Here are ten of the strangest—and most unforgettable—roadside sights to explore across Wyoming.
1. The World’s Largest Elkhorn Arch – Afton
Suspended over Afton’s main street, this 75-foot arch is built with over 3,000 elk antlers collected by local Boy Scouts. It’s a dramatic and rustic display of Wyoming’s deep wildlife roots and a proud small-town tradition.
2. Jackalope Square – Douglas
In the so-called “Jackalope Capital of the World,” visitors can find a statue of the legendary antelope-rabbit hybrid in the town square. This quirky creature is a local mascot, and tourists can even receive an official “jackalope hunting license.”
3. Greater Green River Intergalactic Spaceport – Green River
Built in 1994 as a mock refuge for Jovian aliens fleeing disaster, this remote dirt airstrip showcases Wyoming’s unique sense of humor. It’s less launch pad, more tongue-in-cheek roadside stop for the curious traveler.
4. Smith Mansion – Wapiti Valley
This haunting, spiraling log mansion is perched on a hill just off Highway 14/16/20. Created by one man obsessed with continuous construction, the now-abandoned house looks more like a post-apocalyptic watchtower than a home.
5. Mama Mimi (Giant Troll Sculpture) – Jackson
Crafted by Danish artist Thomas Dambo, this massive troll made of reclaimed wood sits quietly in Jackson’s Rendezvous Park. Known as Mama Mimi, she’s a whimsical ode to storytelling, sustainability, and surprise art in nature.
6. Fossil Bone Cabin – Medicine Bow
Located along Highway 30, this strange structure was literally built with around 5,800 dinosaur bones. Though closed to the public, the exterior alone draws attention as one of the oddest uses of paleontological history.
7. Little America – Sweetwater County
Part fuel stop, part nostalgic roadside resort, Little America is more than a pit stop—it’s a full-blown roadside community. With its iconic signs, ice cream cones, and storybook beginnings, it’s been a Wyoming legend since the 1930s.
8. Hell’s Half Acre – Near Casper
This rugged landscape of ravines and badlands once stood in for an alien world in a Hollywood film. It’s a geological marvel with an eerie beauty, named for its rough terrain and haunting silence.
9. Buford – The Smallest Town in America
With a population of one, Buford sits quietly off I-80 and consists of a trading post, a home, and a few oddities. It’s a micro-town with macro intrigue and the kind of curiosity that makes travelers pull over.
10. The Giant Coffee Pot – Cheyenne
A water tower disguised as a giant coffee pot, this oversized tribute to caffeinated mornings is a classic Americana photo-op. It’s proof that even utility structures can be roadside art in Wyoming.
From whimsical legends to eerie architecture, Wyoming’s roadside attractions are as wild and offbeat as the landscape they’re set in. Road trippers with an eye for the unusual will find plenty to love—just don’t forget your camera.
