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Because I–80 traverses this region, there are countless chain motels, but many other interesting accommodations are available. Southern Wyoming has a large number of independent lodging properties ranging from bed-and-breakfasts to lodges to historic hotels. Dude ranches are a unique lodging experience that let you sample a taste of wrangling life, and you can even stay in a remote mountain cabin in the heart of the national forest.
Big, no-frills rooms are well-kept, and there's an adjacent restaurant ($$) and full bar. The menu is full-on cowboy, with burgers, hand-cut fries, and chicken-fried steaks. Located right on the highway in the center of town, this is a convenient, friendly place to lay your head after a long drive.
