Douglas, WY Road Trips
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Trip Routes
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Longest Drive
263.8 mi
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Quickest Drive
4h 59m
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Plan Around Douglas, WY
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Douglas, WY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
6,400
Median Income
$79,839
Median Home Value
$251,500
Median Age
37.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Douglas, WY at a Glance
Founded
1886
Elevation
4,836 ft
Area
5 mi²
Notable People from Douglas, WY
A sampling of people born in Douglas, WY.
Harriet Hageman
1962
United States Representative from Wyoming since 2023
David Briggs
1944–1995
American record producer (1944-1995)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Douglas, WY.
Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley Railroad Passenger Depot
railway station in Douglas, the United States of America
Hotel LaBonte
historic hotel in Douglas, Wyoming, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q983438), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Douglas, WY
Douglas is a city in Wyoming.
Jackalope City. Other attractions of the area are: the Wyoming State Fairgrounds, the Wyoming Pioneer Memorial Museum, Douglas Railroad Interpretive Center, Oregon Trail and Historic Marker, Fort Fetterman, Camp Douglas Prisoner of War Camp, Ayres Natural Bridge, Sir Barton Memorial Statue - the First Triple Crown Winner in the United States, Laramie peak in the medicine Bow National Forest, Esterbrook Recreational Area and Friend Park Campground. North Platte River provides the perfect backdrop for a number of recreational activities. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the countless canoeing, fishing, swimming and picnicking opportunities afforded in this region. Several scenic hiking and walking trails can also be found nearby. 1 Fort Fetterman State Historic Site. One of few original frontier posts with existing buildings, at the junction of the Bozeman and Oregon/Morman Trails. Open from 1867 to 1882.
This area of east central Wyoming is the home of many historic trails rich in their history and rugged scenery. The mountain ranges and foothills offer refuge to elk, bear and deer with herds of antelope foraging on the diverse landscape. The town of Douglas sits on the banks of the North Platte River, on the path from/to Denver, Colorado, Yellowstone National Park, or the Black Hills of South Dakota.
Budget Inn Express, 2310 E Richards Street, ☏ +1 307 358-4780. Travelodge by Wyndham Bill WY Thunder Basin Ntl Grassland, 3522 state highway 59, ☏ +1 307 298-9191. Sleep Inn & Suites, 508 Cortez Dr, ☏ +1 307 358-2777.
The Converse County Airport Express Arrow buses stop in Douglas on their way between Denver and Buffalo.
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