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Also known as: Hot City
Thermopolis is a unique, wellness-focused town located in central Wyoming's Hot Springs County, nestled at the northern gateway of the scenic Wind River Canyon. The town's name translates literally from the Greek as 'Hot City', perfectly matching its defining feature: it is home to the world's largest mineral hot springs. Formally acquired from the Shoshone and Arapaho tribes in 1896, the soothing waters flow constantly into Hot Springs State Park, creating a fascinating high-desert geological oasis complete with dramatic mineral terraces and an active, nearby dinosaur paleontology dig site.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Soak for free in the therapeutic mineral waters at the Hot Springs State Park Bath House, walk across the swinging bridge over the Big Horn River to see the Rainbow Terraces, and dig for bones at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center.
