Dayton Travel Guide

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Nestled in the Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming, the charming town of Dayton offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and small-town charm. Outdoor enthusiasts will find themselves in paradise here, with an abundance of hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing opportunities in the surrounding area. The nearby Tongue River Canyon is a must-see for its stunning rock formations and scenic overlooks, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the rugged beauty of the region.

In addition to its natural attractions, Dayton also boasts a rich cultural heritage. History buffs can explore the town's historic Main Street, lined with beautifully preserved buildings that harken back to the Old West era. The area is also home to the Brinton Museum, which showcases an impressive collection of Western and American Indian art, as well as rotating exhibitions that highlight the region's cultural heritage.

For those seeking a taste of local flavor, Dayton offers a variety of dining options that showcase the best of Wyoming cuisine. From hearty steaks to fresh trout, visitors can indulge in the region's culinary delights while taking in the picturesque mountain views that surround the town.

Alternative names: Population: ~800 pplArea: 0.53 mi²Elevation: 3924 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 44°52'27"N, 107°15'47"W

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Dayton Top Attractions

Dayton Attractions - What to See and Explore

Dayton offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Painted Skull Studio, Dayton Mercantile, Dayton Community Hall, Susan Wissler House. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

44°52'16"N • 107°15'58"W
Painted Skull Studio
Art gallery • Shopping • Museum
Shopping
Dayton Mercantile
Dayton Mercantile, is a historic building situated at 408 Main St. in Dayton in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2016. It is a two-story wood-frame building built as a commercial general store in 1882 by Henry Baker, and enlarged to the rear in 1901 by Henry Croghan.
44°52'34"N • 107°15'14"W
Dayton Community Hall
The Dayton Community Hall is a community building located at 410 Bridge St. in Dayton, Wyoming. The hall was built in 1936 by the Works Progress Administration.

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Dayton – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Dayton, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Shell Falls (Bighorn National Forest), Trail End State Historic Site (Sheridan), Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum (Buffalo).

26 milesSW
Natural attraction, Waterfall, Park
Shell Falls, Bighorn National Forest
Shell Falls is a waterfall in the Bighorn National Forest on Shell Creek, about halfway down Shell Canyon, and a few miles upstream from the town of Shell in northeast Wyoming. The falls are 120 feet in height and tumble over basement rock of granite.
15 milesE
Historical place, State park, Museum
Trail End State Historic Site, Sheridan
Trail End, also known as the John B. Kendrick Mansion, is a historic home located at 400 Clarendon Avenue in Sheridan, Wyoming. The home was built and inhabited by Wyoming governor and U.S. Senator John B. Kendrick. Built from 1908 to 1913, the house was designed by Glenn Charles MacAlister and cost $164,000.
46 milesSE
Museum, History museum
Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum, Buffalo
The Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum is an American West museum in Buffalo, Wyoming, housed in a 1909 Carnegie Library building.
32 milesW
Memorial
Medicine wheel, Bighorn National Forest
To some indigenous peoples of North America, the medicine wheel is a metaphor for a variety of spiritual concepts. A medicine wheel may also be a stone monument that illustrates this metaphor.
32 milesW
Memorial, Archaeological site
Medicine Wheel/Medicine Mountain National Historic Landmark, Bighorn National Forest
The Medicine Wheel/Medicine Mountain National Historic Landmark is a medicine wheel located in the Bighorn National Forest, in the U.S. state of Wyoming. The Medicine Wheel at Medicine Mountain is a large stone structure made of local white limestone laid upon a bedrock of limestone.