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1892
Sheridan Inn
Sheridan, Wyoming
Sheridan Inn
856 Broadway Street, Sheridan, Wyoming 82801 Original Property Opened in 1892 Historic Hotels of America member since 2015
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The historic Sheridan Inn, designated a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior, is located in Sheridan, Wyoming, and is steeped in Western tradition. Designed by Thomas Kimball to resemble a Scottish hunting lodge and built in 1893 by the Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad on behalf of the Inn’s first operator, William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, who auditioned new talent for his “Buffalo Bill’s Wild West” company from the front porch. Following a 50-year vacancy and extensive $7 million renovation, the Sheridan Inn once again opened its doors to welcome visitors in May 2015. Today, guests are able to step back in time and experience the bygone days of the Wild West while enjoying modern comforts.
Discover
- Discover the massive porch, once used by hotel manager William “Buffalo Bill” Cody to audition acts for his Wild West Show. Often noted as one of the Inn’s most distinguishing architectural features, the covered porch wraps around the north, south, and east elevations, and is the perfect setting for enjoying morning coffee and watching the sunrise, or gathering with friends, family, and fellow travelers.
- Travel through time by taking a tour of the historic Sheridan Inn. With many historic photos, antique furnishings, and historical displays guests can learn of the changes the Inn has seen in the over 125 years since it was built. Although the location has experienced many updates, the first-floor lobby is largely intact with the original beams, columns, fireplace, and front desk, and the historic flavor has been preserved.
- Admire the historic accommodations of the Sheridan Inn, each named after Buffalo Bill and 21 other people influential to his life. These suites present the times and individual histories of the person for which it was named, evident in the room’s furnishings, art, artifacts, and overall finish. Among those individuals are Annie Oakley, Sitting Bull, “Wild Bill” Hickok.
Explore
- Explore the Medicine Wheel in the Big Horn Mountains. It is not know who built this large, stone structure of local white limestone, or when it was crafted, but it has been used by many regional Native American tribes, including the Arapahoe and Crow, for many generations as a place of spiritual worship and sacred ceremony. The Medicine Wheel was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1970.
- Visit Sheridan County Museum, where the history of the West comes alive. Explore the history of Wyoming and the American West through the eyes and ears of the men and women who settled Sheridan County. Coming from all around the world, these hearty folk built a future for themselves and their families in the shadows of the Big Horns.
- Travel to Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site. Enter the original site, through reconstructed stockade walls, and experience the grounds of the largest stockade fort in the West. Understand fort life, the colorful characters that resided therein, and appreciate the contrast of a busy fort operation in such an isolated location.
Experience
- Tour the Don King Museum at King’s Saddlery. The museum is a treasure trove of Western clothing and equipment from the past century. In addition to hundreds of saddles and historic photos, the museum collection includes guns, Native American artifacts, cowboy memorabilia, and Western art.
- Stroll through downtown Sheridan on a self-guided Historic Downtown Walking Tour. The tour begins where 5th Street and Broadway intersect, right outside the historic Sheridan Inn, and features 70 historic Sheridan buildings in the downtown area.
- Attend a show at the historic WYO Theater. Built as a venue for vaudeville acts during the 1920s, the WYO Theater now offers a variety of entertainment throughout the year. Family theater, musical performances, film screenings, and even traditional vaudeville variety shows are all on the schedule.
Taste
- Enjoy some jerky when out exploring the surrounding countryside. Both elk and buffalo are among the most popular kinds of jerky in Wyoming.
- Take a picture underneath the big, bucking neon sign before entering The Mint, a watering hole for cowboys since 1907. “Meet you at The Mint” is a common phrase heard along the streets of Sheridan. This old-school saloon, serves cocktails and beers amid nostalgic photos, cattle brands, and taxidermy.
- Walk one block from the Sheridan Inn to the Rib and Chop House, where visitors are sure to satisfy any craving for aged steaks, seafood, award-winning baby back ribs, and beer in a relaxed, casual setting.
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