Population: 7,551
Elevation: 5,358′
Known For: Sinks Canyon State Park, Wind River Mountains, Red Canyon, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Backpacking, Fishing, 4th of July.
Events: International Climbers’ Festival, Lander Brewfest, Lander LIVE, Fremont Area Road Tour, Pioneer Days Rodeo.
Welcome to Lander, WY
Incorporated in 1890, Lander, Wyoming was named for Frederick W. Lander, the engineer responsible for the Lander Trail: a wagon road traveled by thousands of headed West. The Chicago & North Western Transportation Company chose Lander as the western terminus of its “Cowboy Line” railway in 1906 and the city was known as “where the rails end and the trails begin”.
Today you can learn the history of Lander at the Fremont County Pioneer Museum and the Museum of the American West.
Plan your visit and discover some of the best things to do in Lander, WY, from strolling historic Main Street to enjoying numerous art galleries, unique shops and a variety of restaurants offering local beef, micro brews and more.
Lander is pedestrian and bicycle-friendly. Rent a mountain or road bike, and cross-country ski equipment and snowshoes for winter recreation. Stop in at one of the local stores and pick up equipment for fishing, rock climbing, or hiking.
Take in a round of golf on Lander’s 18-hole course or visit the well-known Eagle Bronze Foundry.
Outdoor Things to Do in Lander
Ranked as one of the best outdoor towns in America, Lander is a gateway into the Wind River Mountains and internationally known for rock climbing.
Gannett Peak at 13,804 feet is Wyoming’s highest peak. The Wind River Range has over 40 peaks about 13,000 feet, seven of the largest glaciers in the Rocky Mountains and over 1,300 lakes.
Sinks Canyon State Park is six miles southwest of town and is one of the best state parks in the country. The Popo Agie River disappears underground into a cavern and rises a quarter-mile downstream. You’ll find hiking trails, camping, mountain biking and skiing trails.
For More Info:
Lander Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center and Business Complex
100 N. First Street
Lander WY 82520
(307) 332-3892
This page is also available in German.
Businesses
307 Outfitters
5766 Hwy 28
Lander, WY
Alchemy: Artists’ Cooperative
202 Main St.
Lander, WY
Allen’s Diamond Four Wilderness Ranch
5555 US Hwy 287
Lander, WY
Alpine Science Institute CWC Field Station
50 Field Station Road
Lander, WY
Anywhere Escapes
586 Main St
Lander, WY
Boutique Vacations
645 Main St.
Lander, WY
Breadboard
1350 W. Main
Lander, WY
Carson’s Bar & Grill
592 Main St
Lander, WY
China Garden
162 N. 6th Street
Lander, WY
COR Expeditions
300 Lincoln St
Lander, WY
Cowfish/Lander Brewing Co
148 Main Street
Lander, WY
Dairy Land Drive-In
977 Main Street
Lander, WY
Deka-Guy Hee, Shoshone Rose Casino
5690 Hwy 287
Lander, WY
Domino’s Pizza
175 N. 4th
Lander, WY
Dunoir Fishing Adventures
1405 Goodrich Dr.
Lander, WY
Eagle Bronze Foundry
130 Poppy St.
Lander, WY
El Sol De Mexico
453 Main Street
Lander, WY
End Zone
692 Main St
Lander, WY
Evans/Dahl Memorial Museum
545 Main St.
Lander, WY
Flat Stick Bar & Grill
1 Golf Course Dr.
Lander, WY
Fremont County Library Lander
451 N. 2nd
Lander, WY
Fremont County Pioneer Museum
1445 W. Main St.
Lander, WY
Fremont County Pioneer Museum
1443 W. Main St.
Lander, WY
Frontier Lodge
808 Main St.
Lander, WY
Gannett Grill
126 Main St.
Lander, WY
Gannett Peak Sports
371 Main St.
Lander, WY
High Country Mobile RV & Handyman Services
Riverton, WY
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
1002 11th St.
Lander, WY
Inn at Lander
260 Grandview Drive
Lander, WY
Lander Art Center
258 E. Main St.
Lander, WY
Lander Bake Shop
259 Main St.
Lander, WY
Lander Chamber of Commerce
100 N. 1st
Lander, WY
Lander Children’s Museum
465 Lincoln Avenue
Lander, WY
Lander City Park
405 Fremont St.
Lander, WY
Lander City Park Public Campground
405 Fremont St.
Lander, WY
Lander Community and Convention Center
950 Buena Vista Dr
Lander, WY
Lander Fly Shop & Guide Service
305 Main St.
Lander, WY
Lander Golf Course
1 Golf Course Drive
Lander, WY
Lander Llama Company
2024 Mortimore Lane
Lander, WY
Lander Old Timers Arena
1663 Rodeo Drive
Lander, WY
Lander Valley High School
350 Baldwin Creek Road
Lander, WY
Louis Lake Lodge
1811 Louis Lake Rd
Lander, WY
Louis Lake Public Campground
1811 Louis Lake Rd
Lander, WY
Maverick Cafe
808 Main Street
Lander, WY
Maverick RV Park & Campground
1104 N. Second Street
Lander, WY
McDonald’s
235 McFarlane Drive
Lander, WY
Middle Fork
351 Main St
Lander, WY
Mulino Italian Bistro
129 Main St.
Lander,
NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School)
284 Lincoln Street
Lander, WY
Outlaw Cabins
2415 Squaw Creek Rd
Lander, WY
Oxbow
170 E. Main St.
Lander, WY
Pizza Hut
670 E. Main Street
Lander, WY
Priceless Car & Truck Rental
1305 Main St
Lander, WY
Rodeway Inn & Suites Pronghorn Lodge
150 E. Main St.
Lander, WY
Shoshone Rose Casino & Hotel
5690 Hwy 287
Lander, WY
Silver Spur Motel
1240 Main St.
Lander, WY
Sinks Canyon State Park Public Campground
3079 Sinks Canyon Rd.
Lander, WY
Sinks Canyon State Park Visitor Center
3018 Sinks Canyon Road
Lander, WY
Sinks Coffee
300 Main St.
Lander, WY
Sixth Crossing
4181 US Hwy 789
Lander, WY
Sleeping Bear RV Park & Campground
715 E Main
Lander, WY
Subway
960 Main Street
Lander,
Sweetwater Fishing Expeditions
2939 Sinks Canyon Road
Lander, WY
Taco Johns
870 W. Main St.
Lander, WY
Thai Chef
720 E. Main
Lander, WY
The Bike Mill
109 Main St
Lander, WY
The Bunk House
2024 Mortimore Lane
Lander, WY
The Lander Motel
569 Main St
Lander, WY
The Mill House
125 Main St.
Lander, WY
The Rise
228 Main St.
Lander, WY
The Rock Shop Inn & Restaurant
4260 WY-28
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The Summit Restaurant
260 Grandview
Lander, WY
Tony’s Pizza
637 Main St.
Lander, WY
Twin Pines RV Park & Campground
7345 Hwy. 789
Lander, WY
US Forest Service Visitor Center
333 East Main
Lander, WY
VFW
11 Tweed Lane
Lander, WY
Wild Iris Mountain Sports
166 Main Street
Lander, WY
Wild West EV
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Wind River Climbing Guides
425 Popo Agie
Lander, WY
Wind River Transportation
2554 Airport Drive
Riverton, WY
Wind River Troutfitters
8116 Hwy 789
Lander, WY
Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary
8616 Hwy 287
Lander, WY
Woody’s Fly Shop
2020 Mortinmore Lane
Lander, WY
Worthen Meadows Reservoir Campground
Forest Road 300
Lander, WY
Wyoming Country Outfitters
7696 US Hwy 287
Lander, WY
Wyoming Game and Fish Wildlife Exhibit
260 Buena Vista
Lander, WY
Events
Lander Library’s Book Nook
December 24, 2024 - 1:00 pm
Lander Library’s Book Nook
December 27, 2024 - 12:00 pm
Lander Art Center: Jam Time
December 28, 2024 - 10:00 am
Lander Library’s Book Nook
December 28, 2024 - 10:30 am
Lander Library’s Book Nook
December 31, 2024 - 1:00 pm
Lander Library’s Book Nook
January 3, 2025 - 12:00 pm
Lander Art Center: Jam Time
January 4, 2025 - 10:00 am
Lander Library’s Book Nook
January 4, 2025 - 10:30 am
Lander Library’s Book Nook
January 7, 2025 - 1:00 pm
Wildlife On Tap
January 7, 2025 - 7:00 pm
Lander Library’s Book Nook
January 10, 2025 - 12:00 pm
Lander Art Center: Jam Time
January 11, 2025 - 10:00 am
Lander Library’s Book Nook
January 11, 2025 - 10:30 am
Lander Library’s Book Nook
January 14, 2025 - 1:00 pm
Lander Library’s Book Nook
January 17, 2025 - 12:00 pm
Swingin’ Fridays with WyoJazz
January 17, 2025 - 7:00 pm
Lander Art Center: Jam Time
January 18, 2025 - 10:00 am
Lander Library’s Book Nook
January 18, 2025 - 10:30 am
Lander Library’s Book Nook
January 21, 2025 - 1:00 pm
Lander Library’s Book Nook
January 24, 2025 - 12:00 pm
Lander Art Center: Jam Time
January 25, 2025 - 10:00 am
Lander Library’s Book Nook
January 25, 2025 - 10:30 am
Lander Library’s Book Nook
January 28, 2025 - 1:00 pm
Lander Library’s Book Nook
January 31, 2025 - 12:00 pm
Lander Art Center: Jam Time
February 1, 2025 - 10:00 am
Lander Library’s Book Nook
February 1, 2025 - 10:30 am
Lander Library’s Book Nook
February 4, 2025 - 1:00 pm
Wildlife On Tap
February 4, 2025 - 7:00 pm
Lander Library’s Book Nook
February 7, 2025 - 12:00 pm
Lander Art Center: Jam Time
February 8, 2025 - 10:00 am
Lander Library’s Book Nook
February 8, 2025 - 10:30 am
Lander Library’s Book Nook
February 11, 2025 - 1:00 pm
Lander Library’s Book Nook
February 14, 2025 - 12:00 pm
Lander Art Center: Jam Time
February 15, 2025 - 10:00 am
Lander Library’s Book Nook
February 15, 2025 - 10:30 am
Lander Library’s Book Nook
February 18, 2025 - 1:00 pm
Lander Library’s Book Nook
February 21, 2025 - 12:00 pm
Swingin’ Fridays with WyoJazz
February 21, 2025 - 7:00 pm
Lander Art Center: Jam Time
February 22, 2025 - 10:00 am
Lander Library’s Book Nook
February 22, 2025 - 10:30 am
Lander Library’s Book Nook
February 25, 2025 - 1:00 pm
Lander Library’s Book Nook
February 28, 2025 - 12:00 pm
Lander Art Center: Jam Time
March 1, 2025 - 10:00 am
Lander Library’s Book Nook
March 1, 2025 - 10:30 am
Lander Library’s Book Nook
March 4, 2025 - 1:00 pm
Wildlife On Tap
March 4, 2025 - 7:00 pm
Lander Library’s Book Nook
March 7, 2025 - 12:00 pm
Lander Art Center: Jam Time
March 8, 2025 - 10:00 am
Lander Library’s Book Nook
March 8, 2025 - 10:30 am
Lander Library’s Book Nook
March 11, 2025 - 1:00 pm
Lander Library’s Book Nook
March 14, 2025 - 12:00 pm
Lander Art Center: Jam Time
March 15, 2025 - 10:00 am
Lander Library’s Book Nook
March 15, 2025 - 10:30 am
Lander Library’s Book Nook
March 18, 2025 - 1:00 pm
Lander Library’s Book Nook
March 21, 2025 - 12:00 pm
Swingin’ Fridays with WyoJazz
March 21, 2025 - 7:00 pm
Lander Art Center: Jam Time
March 22, 2025 - 10:00 am
Lander Library’s Book Nook
March 22, 2025 - 10:30 am
Lander Library’s Book Nook
March 25, 2025 - 1:00 pm
Lander Library’s Book Nook
March 28, 2025 - 12:00 pm
Lander Art Center: Jam Time
March 29, 2025 - 10:00 am
Lander Library’s Book Nook
March 29, 2025 - 10:30 am