UW-Casper welcomes those who enjoy small-class environments, intensive class discussions, and opportunities for self-direction, self-reflection, and scholarly activity.
Not only do you have access to both UW and Casper College resources, you'll also be located in the heart of the Cowboy State in a hub of fun things to do. With amazing landscapes to explore like Casper Mountain, the legendary North Platte River, Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park, Fremont Canyon’s stunning rock walls and miles upon miles of multi-use trails, you can get your fill of the great outdoors in Casper. But the fun doesn’t stop when you go inside.
Casper is also home to more than a dozen great museums, touchable natural and human history, amazing local dining, craft breweries and distilleries as well as a vibrant arts and music scene.
Casper is home to unmatched opportunities to get outside and enjoy the best of Wyoming’s wide-open spaces. Here, you’re never far from your next outdoor adventure. From the heart of the city’s center, you’re never more than 20 minutes from access points for some of the region’s best sightseeing, blue-ribbon fishing, trails for hiking, biking, skiing, snowshoeing and more. No matter what you do outside in Casper, you’ll be immersed in Wyoming’s fresh air and stunning landscapes, guaranteeing an unforgettable experience.
Casper is known for some of the very best events in Wyoming. With an event or festival almost every week, there are many annual events in Casper that are worth taking a trip for. From rodeos to art festivals and brew fests to sled dog races, there’s a festival for every type of traveler in Casper.
One of the best ways to experience the culture of a place is to take in live music. Plan to catch live music from the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra, take in a performance from Opera Wyoming, attend the Summer Concert Series at David Street Station or check out one of the city’s music-filled events, like NIC Fest, the Beartrap Summer Festival or Harmony, Hops & Hope. You can also plan to kick up your heels to country music at The Beacon, one of the area’s premier dance halls.
In Casper, we know it’s not all about what is on the outside. Casper is well known for amazing outdoor recreation opportunities, but the things to do inside can be just as exciting and memorable. With world-class history exhibits, unique shopping, indoor water parks, orchestra, opera, art museums and more, even if you don’t take a step outside you can find adventure in Casper.
Casper has a thriving live entertainment scene, and there’s a little something for everyone. Theatre enthusiasts can enjoy Broadway without going to New York by attending one of the Casper Events Center’s Best of Broadway shows or taking in a production from the Casper College Department of Theatre and Dance, Stage III Community Theatre, or the Casper Theatre Company. Music lovers will enjoy a concert from the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra, an outdoor jam at Wednesday Night Live hosted by the Nicolaysen Art Museum, or a touring act taking the stage at The Beacon Club.
