Sinks Canyon
Visit the canyon’s public recreation area and river viewpoints, selecting an open route appropriate for your group.
Visitor details ↗Wind River & Bighorn / Find your place
Lander
Canyon views · Local art · Valley history
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A place worth knowing
Make room for Lander.
Start with local history and art, then choose a canyon visit that suits the weather. Lander’s nearby mountains offer substantial trips, so keep a town day distinct from a backcountry or high-road outing.
A few good ways to begin.
Choose a stop, then leave room for the unexpected.
Fremont County Pioneer Museum
Explore the county museum’s exhibits about the people and landscapes of the Lander area.
Visitor details ↗Lander Art Center
Check the center’s current exhibition and events calendar for a local arts stop.
Visitor details ↗Eat & drink
Use the linked visitor dining directory to choose a local stop around Lander. Confirm menus, opening days and any reservation requirements with the business.
Explore local dining ↗Stay awhile.
Choose a base for your days around Lander. Compare dates, location and the operator’s booking terms.
Wind River Country stays — choose Lander ↗A little farther along.
Your next good stop.
Find a business. Put yours on the map.
Browse published places around Lander. Business details are supplied by their owners.
Photo credits & visitor sources
Real Wyoming photographs, resized and converted to WebP. Displayed crops may vary; each image retains its listed license.
- Lander, WY.jpg — Charles Willgren from Fort Collins, Colorado, United States, CC BY 2.0. Resized and converted to WebP; website may crop for layout.
- Main Street N 300 Block, Riverton WY.JPG — Chevsapher, CC0. Resized and converted to WebP; website may crop for layout.
- Thermal pool at Hot Springs State Park, a state-owned, public-recreation area in Thermopolis, Wyoming, known for its hot springs, which flow at a constant temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit — Carol M. Highsmith / Library of Congress, Public domain. Resized and converted to WebP; website may crop for layout.
Visitor information: Lander, Riverton, Thermopolis. Check current access, hours, weather and booking terms. Photos may show nearby attractions rather than the town center.
County outlines: U.S. Census Bureau 2025 cartographic county boundaries. Town markers are approximate centers, not entrances or routes. WTDO regions are editorial discovery areas, not official tourism boundaries.