Our adventures in America’s west have eventually brought us to the state of Wyoming: home to the famous Yellowstone National Park and a whole lot of weird and wacky roadside attractions.

So come along, enjoy the ride and discover Wyoming’s oddest tourist attractions.

1. Shoes made from Big Nose George:  Rawlins’s Museum

A pair of shoes made from the skin off the nose of one of America’s most notorious horse thieves’ and train robbers may not seem so appealing to many, but its position in the Rawlins’s local museum is a popular one.

Accompanied with Big Nose George’s skull, the exhibit invites shrieks from school students and the intrigue of nosey tourists from across the world.

These are a pair of shoes everyone who is anyone “nose” about.

2. Old West Wax Museum: Thermopolis

Wax is a material that can be molded like no other, giving it the uncanny ability to bring the past into the present, and characters to life.

The Old West Wax Museum is a sticky example of this, portraying the harshness of life through somewhat creepy, realistic dioramas that depict such things as Teddy Roosevelt, past hangings, and Mountain Man Jim Bridger.

This house of wax will fire up your imaginative streak and open your eyes to America’s past in an entirely different light.

3. Ames Brothers Pyramid: Laramie

If you aren’t in the mood for a trek to Egypt, the Ames Brothers Pyramid is the next best thing. Standing a symmetrical 60 feet square and 60 feet tall, this monolithic structure stands proud on a treeless, windswept plateau of nothingness essentially.

Steeped in history, along with the carved out faces of the brothers, this pink granite structure is a standout of Wyoming’s roadside attractions: literally.

4. World’s Largest Jackalope Statue: Douglas

Wyoming’s “Official Mythical Creature”, the Jackalope, is largely celebrated by the town of Douglas, evident through their 8-feet statue of the animal in central downtown.

Claiming to be the “world’s largest jackalope statue”, the locals can’t get enough of this furry freak, with plans to expand the creature’s size to a whopping eighty feet in the near future.

With tributes to the jackalope continuing throughout the town, it’s safe to say that this town is well and truly obsessed.

5. Fossil Cabin:  Medicine Bow

What do you get when you combine 26,000 dinosaur bones in one big clump, with a hollow inside? A Fossil Cabin of course!

Affectionately known as the “Oldest Cabin in the World”, this dinosaur boned structure makes for an interesting photo opportunity and a unique walk through.

Browse the pre-historic collections of fossils and discover what it is like to be in a casing of dinosaur bones.

-Chrissy

Discovered anymore of Wyoming’s weirdest attractions in your travels? Leave a comment and tell us about them.

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Gambling, casinos and Elvis are the first words that spring to mind when “Las Vegas” enters a conversation; at least in the minds of the people who have never before visited this great city. Little do they know that gambling is not all that is on offer!

All bets aside, Vegas offers a whole bunch of exciting and amazing things to do and see, that don’t involve you throwing your hard earned money away on games of chance.

1. The Fountains at Bellagio

The Bellagio Fountains will easily be one of the most beautiful things you see in Vegas and the great news is is that they are FREE!

You will spot them out the front of one of the city’s major casinos, with shows going off at least every 15 minutes.

2. Pirate Battle at Treasure Island (TI)

Arr me hearties! While the show isn’t your traditional pirate show, it is packed full of entertainment and “bare” comedy.

While it used to be more family-oriented, it has now taken more of a mature stance, with scantily clad sirens in various outfits and pirates with very few clothes on, dancing in a well coreographed fashion to loud, pumping music.

An added bonus is that it is also free.

3. Golf

Let loose and play a round of golf on one of the 50 courses spread across Las Vegas and its surrounding areas. Hit a hole in one or just play for fun. It’s a great way to spend a day in the sun and work on your tan!

4. Shopping

Shopaholics prepare yourself for the shopping experience of a lifetime.

Forget New York, Vegas offers everything the Big Apple does, at a much cheaper price.

Miracle Mile Shops are located right on The Strip so you can’t miss them; and why would you want to?

5. The Animal Park at the Mirage

Forget your traditional zoo, the Animal Park at the Mirage Hotel will top one any day. Take a stroll through at any time of the day and you will come across some fascinating species of exotic animals, including the albino tiger.

Careful not to put your hands in the cages though; they WILL bite!

6. Cirque du Soleil

Dig a little deeper into the pocket (or use the money you have saved from not gambling) and buy a ticket to the Cirque du Soleil.

These 5 hours of your life will be filled with exciting stunts and jumps, performed by olympic gymnasts, who are willing to risk their lives purely for your viewing pleasure.

Death defying acts, glittering costumes and attempts at the impossible are sure to keep you coming back for more.

7. Eloping

If all else fails, get married!

Las Vegas is the number one place in the world to elope to, so why not help maintain this statistic and tie the knot in a cheesy, but legal wedding chapel?

-Chrissy

Know some other great Vegas attractions? Let us know about them in the comments below!

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