Sheridan began to popularize itself as a tourist destination for only the last 10 years . Before that, it was a typical city that had once grown from a cattle ranch through the development of coal, oil and gas fields nearby . Now Sheridan seems to be talking travelers: come and look at the Old West, taking advantage of all the comforts of the New . From here it's quite convenient to get to Yellowstone Park and to Black Hills, and in addition, many popular events take place every year in the city - in particular , the famous rodeo .
How to get to Sheridan
You can get to the city by moving north along the I-25 or I-90 routes: just before you enter the territory of Montana, Sheridan will appear. Buses run here both from Billings in Montana and from Buffalo in Wyoming
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A little history
The city got its name in honor of General Philip Sheridan, cavalry commander of the northerners during the Civil War. Just a few kilometers from the city at one time there was a battle at Little Bighorn, in which General Custer died. In 2006, the magazine "Tru West Magazine" included Sheridan in the list of the top cities of the West (in 2007 he was on the list already the sixth place). And in 2009 Sheridan appeared on the list of the magazine "Newsmax" - "The Top 25 Most Unique American Cities."
Entertainment, Excursions and Attractions of Sheridan
Historical Trail-End Mansion on Clarendon Avenue was completed in 1913 g . as a private residence for John Kendrick, the rancher who was first governor of the state and then three times elected senator . Today there is a museum in the Trail-End, and the building itself is often called Kendrick's mansion . The most part of the museum interior and exposition are items that have served the senator himself and his family . The buildings of the mansion and garage for the crews were built by a self-taught architect from Billings, but it turned out to him surprisingly well . In the garage there is now a small theater .
- Go to the real cowboy bar "Mint" on Main Street and find out everything you do not want to know about cattle by examining the walls.
- Ride your horses. Such entertainment is offered by the owners of many inexpensive mini-hotels in farms
- Go to the Big Horn National Park with a tent and a fishing rod
The district court building is located at the corner of Burkitt and Main Street . It was built in 1905 . and became the first building of the court in the county . In its external appearance it is possible to trace the elements of the classical Revival and the style of the bo-art . The building is crowned with an octagonal dome, and the facade is decorated with oval and rectangular windows and balustrades . The entrance frieze is supported by two ionic columns . In 1913 the . to the building was given The second, with the prison and the sheriff's house, was repeated, but it repeated its original design . Sheridan District Court was included in the National Register of Historic Places .
The Sheridan Inn Hotel is a special glory. also included in the list of the National Register . The hotel was built in 1893 . within the framework of the program for the extension of the railway network . This large three-storey building with wooden supports is 43 m in length, it has 64 rooms on the second and third floors, and in a large dining room on the first one can sit up to 160 guests . Here the first baths and light bulbs appeared in this part of the state, and the hotel was recognized as the best between Chicago and San Francisco . In the 90s, . the 19th century, the hotel was run by the notorious Buffalo Bill Cody, and at these times in " Sheridan Inn "hosted a lot of hunters heading to the mountains of Big Horn . Now the situation of the hotel is somewhat shaky, but the owners hope to keep it in its original quality .
Other curious city buildings, also included in the National Register, is a Catholic school The Holy Name, the oldest in the whole state, and the Episcopal Church of St. Peter, built in the style of the Gothic Revival with stained-glass windows. The historical quarter of Main Street, from Burkitt to Mandel Streets, and the historic Railway District are also included here.
Another very different sight is the Sheridan mills, also known as Mill Inn . This is an industrial complex built in the beginning 1890s . The catastrophic fire destroyed the mill in 1919 ., so the current buildings were erected here in 1920-1921 gg . The complex consists of two-storeyed long buildings and one six-storey building, to which is adjoined the grain elevator with great logo with drawers cowboy . elevator height 44 m, and grain tanks 34 m, and until now the mill complex dominates the urban landscape . In the 1970s . the mill was turned into a hotel .
There are several museums in Sheridan - in particular, the district museum and King'c Saddleri. The exposition of the latter includes many samples of leather, especially saddles, and other artifacts of the Wild West.
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Events of Sheridan
Every year in the city passes the Wyoming Rodeo. This happens in the second week of July, and the program of events includes a parade, a sports race, a rubber duck race on the Big Goose Creek in Kendrick Park, an exhibition carnival and a golf tournament. On the final day in Big Horn, nearby, there is a grand party and a game of polo.
Sheridan neighborhoods
Big Horn Mountains is a ridge forming the north-west branch of the Rocky Mountains . It stretches for about 320 km north of the Great Plains . This is a popular destination for hikers, backpackers, fishermen and horse lovers . Pedestrian trails are laid here through most of the forests of the Big Horn National Reserve . The most popular and picturesque area is Cloud- Peak-Wilderness, less than h 60 km from Sheridan . Here are the highest peaks of Big Horn - Cloud Peak and Black Tooth Mountain, as well as the Cloud Peak Glacier, the only active glacier of Big Horn . Access to all types of mechanized transport, including bicycles, is prohibited, but tents, fishing and hunting during the season can be enjoyed with special permission . We only need to take into account that due to the ban, you can not put any buildings here (so you will not find any huts here) .
@ Less wild place - Mount Pryors, Thu west of Big Horn. Here live herds of wild mustangs numbering from two to three to 15 heads.Shellfalls are on the other side of Big Horn from Sheridan, roughly in 100 km, and perhaps you should not go here specially . But if you are going to Graibull or Cody for example, you can climb up through the picturesque canyon of Shell with its limestone rocks, granite and sandstone boulders, stop halfway and look at the waterfalls . 60 steps down in, you will find yourself at the very water .By the way, the canyon itself is also very beautiful, but for some reason it can be considered one of the most underestimated sights of the region - for some reason there are almost no tourists . Meanwhile the view from the viewing platform where the canons of Big Horn merge and Devils, is truly worth the money spent on an expensive camera .