Wyoming
Rodeos may be the most beloved sport in Wyoming, but the state offers and hosts so many more. The Cowboy State offers up top-notch sports facilities across the state for hosting practically any sport, along with a great atmosphere and plenty of unique attractions. “After the event has come to an end, you’ll definitely want to stick around a bit longer to explore the state,” says Hailey Mach, public relations manager for the Wyoming Office of Tourism. “Wyoming has an endless amount of breath-taking sights to take in and experiences to choose from including iconic national parks and monuments, and wide-open spaces bearing a variety of landscapes and wildlife. It is also the ninth largest state in size, but the least populated state in the nation, so make sure to take advantage of the opportunity to discover Wyoming outside of just the sports event you may be visiting for.”
Wyoming
Rodeos may be the most beloved sport in Wyoming, but the state offers and hosts so many more. The Cowboy State offers up top-notch sports facilities across the state for hosting practically any sport, along with a great atmosphere and plenty of unique attractions. “After the event has come to an end, you’ll definitely want to stick around a bit longer to explore the state,” says Hailey Mach, public relations manager for the Wyoming Office of Tourism. “Wyoming has an endless amount of breath-taking sights to take in and experiences to choose from including iconic national parks and monuments, and wide-open spaces bearing a variety of landscapes and wildlife. It is also the ninth largest state in size, but the least populated state in the nation, so make sure to take advantage of the opportunity to discover Wyoming outside of just the sports event you may be visiting for.”
In the northern part of the state is Campbell County. The area features great venues for sporting events, including Cam-Plex Multi Event Center, Energy Capital Sports Complex, and Bicentennial Park.
Hotel Rooms: 2,200Hotel tax rate: 7 percent
Major Facilities:
- Campbell County Recreation Center is a 189,000-square-foot venue with three basketball courts, a 200-m indoor track, five tennis courts, and more
- Energy Capital Sports Complex features four baseball/softball fields
- Bicentennial Park boasts 10 natural turf soccer fields, six softball fields, two baseball fields, and eight tennis courts
Cam-Plex Multi Event Center boasts more than 1,000 acres of possibilities with 144,000 square feet of indoor event space and hosts everything from horse racing and indoor soccer to basketball and hockey.
Contact:Campbell County CVB, visitgillettewright.com.
Casper is an appealing sporting event destination for a variety of reasons, including ease of access and its central location. Combined with abundant recreation options, like hiking and mountain biking on Casper Mountain, fishing and floating the North Platte River, boating on Alcova Reservoir, and checking out cool offerings like the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center, and sporting teams and families can have a well-rounded time in Casper.
Hotel Rooms: 2,400Major Facilities:
- Ford Wyoming Center is a 28,000-square-foot multipurpose facility, the largest arena in the state
- Casper Mountain Biathlon Club hosts summer and winter biathlons, cross-country skiing, running, and mountain biking
Casper Sports Alliance, www.VisitCasper.com.
Cheyenne, the state capital, is an Old West destination with unique culture and plenty of venues for hosting an event.
Hotel Rooms: 2,600Hotel tax rate: 10 percent
Major Facilities:
- Cheyenne Frontier Days Arena has six grandstands and a capacity of 19,000
- Laramie County Archer Complex Arenas offers two arenas
Visit Cheyenne, Cheyenne.org.
The Laramie area has a lot to offer visitors, including outdoor recreation.
Hotel Rooms: 1,500Hotel tax rate: 11 percent
Major Facilities:
- War Memorial Stadium has a capacity of 30,000
Visit Laramie, visitlaramie.org.