Fort Bonneville State Historic Site
"Rock Springs offers the largest nearby selection of hotels, restaurants, and services. Visitors from Rock Springs often make a short day trip to experience local history and the Green River valley."
A historic site preserving the location of an early fur-trading post along the Green River.
Piedmont Charcoal Kilns State Historic Site
"Rock Springs offers the largest nearby selection of amenities and is a common day-trip origin. Travelers from Rock Springs visit for a quick history stop and scenic drive through southwestern Wyoming."
A preserved 19th-century charcoal kiln site showcasing Wyoming’s railroad-era industrial history.
Names Hill State Historic Site
"Rock Springs visitors come for a day trip focused on pioneer history and scenic Wyoming backroads. The site provides a meaningful break from highway travel."
A historic emigrant trail landmark featuring pioneer inscriptions carved into sandstone along the Green River.
Fort Fred Steele State Historic Site
"Rock Springs travelers heading east on I-80 may stop to break up a longer drive with a historic detour. The site offers a peaceful setting and a strong sense of Wyoming’s past."
Historic Army post ruins and interpretive grounds along the North Platte River.