Top 4 Reasons to Spend the Holidays in Sweetwater County
A Festive Holiday Escape
Whether you prefer spending the season on an outdoor adventure in the beautifully biting winter air or you prefer staying indoors, snuggled together with loved ones by a warm fire, Sweetwater County, Wyoming has the perfect holiday escape for your family. Here are our top 4 favorite things to do this season, so you can make your holidays a little sweeter this year:
1. Attend a Festive Event
This season calls for extra holiday cheer, and Sweetwater County is prepared to deliver. With holiday markets, craft fairs, festive parades, annual ice fishing contests, and more, you won't be at a loss for holiday cheer! Find more information about this season's holiday events on our calendar.
2. Play Indoors & Outdoors
In Sweetwater County, the fun doesn't stop when the snow starts to fall—it's easy to find adventure anywhere you look during the holiday season. Go ice fishing on the Flaming Gorge Reservoir, cross-country ski or snowshoe on some of the 200 miles of trails in the Flaming Gorge NRA or learn something new at a local museum. Depending on road conditions, you can even take in the serene winter beauty on a scenic drive!
Sweetwater County's three recreation centers are great ways to stay active and escape the cold. Rock Springs Recreation Center indoor rink, try out indoor rock climbing at the Rock Springs Civic Center or take a dip in the indoor pool at the Rock Springs Family Recreation Center. There is plenty of fun to be had this season for the whole family!
3. Shop 'Til You Drop
With the holidays rapidly approaching, one of our favorite things to do is go last-minute shopping in our unique shops and malls around town.
Visit Rock Springs to shop areas like the Plaza Mall or White Mountain Mall, or experience downtown Rock Springs to find some smaller, more unique shops.
Or spend time in Green River, where there’s plenty of shopping to be found. Find additional town information to see maps to plan your Sweetwater County shopping days!
4. Plan a Peaceful Escape
One of the best things about visiting Sweetwater County is the ability to escape every day life. With off-the-beaten-path activities, rugged outdoor adventures, and quiet lodging options, it's the ideal place to find some peace and quiet – even during the holiday season.
On top of all of that, you can watch the snow lightly fall on quiet streets and gorgeous open fields throughout the season. Learn more about local weather and start planning your trip to Rock Springs and Green River!