History Tours Parks Near Evanston

Discover 2 parks for history tours within driving distance of Evanston

Fort Bonneville State Historic Site

Green River, Wyoming

56 miles away

"Evanston is close enough for a half-day excursion to southwest Wyoming history. Visitors may pair the trip with other stops along the I-80 corridor."

A historic site preserving the location of an early fur-trading post along the Green River.

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Piedmont Charcoal Kilns State Historic Site

Piedmont, Wyoming

58 miles away

"Evanston visitors may come for a longer regional outing that pairs frontier history with open-country sightseeing. The site appeals to those interested in railroad-era industry and Wyoming heritage."

A preserved 19th-century charcoal kiln site showcasing Wyoming’s railroad-era industrial history.

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