Sheridan's Main Street is one of the best small-city main streets in the American West — and most people driving through on I-90 don't even stop. That's fine with the locals. It means the independent shops, the century-old bars, and the genuinely good restaurants stay exactly what they are: real, unpolished, and yours to discover.
King's Saddlery & Museum
Start here. Don King's saddlery has been outfitting working cowboys since 1946, and today it's simultaneously a functioning saddle shop, a Western museum, and something close to a pilgrimage site. The museum portion in the back is free and holds one of the most remarkable collections of Western saddles, Native American beadwork, and ranch equipment in the country.
Even if you're not buying a custom saddle (delivery is 6–12 months out, since they're still handmade on the premises), the free museum alone is worth an hour of your time. This is the real Wyoming — not a theme park version of it.
The Mint Bar
Open since 1907, the Mint Bar is a Wyoming institution. The bar top is original, the taxidermy on the walls has been there longer than most visitors have been alive, and the clientele on any given Tuesday ranges from working ranchers to visiting tech executives to people who just drove through and somehow never left.
Order a Wyoming Whiskey on the rocks, find a stool, and give it twenty minutes. You'll understand why people who came through Sheridan "just for the weekend" ended up staying longer.
Blacktooth Brewing Co.
Wyoming's best craft brewery is right on Main Street, and the patio facing the Bighorns is one of the best places to sit in the entire state on a clear summer afternoon. The Saddle Bronc Brown is the flagship — a well-balanced brown ale that somehow tastes exactly like Wyoming should taste. The Wagon Box Wheat and Bomber Mountain Amber are equally reliable.
Get there before 5 PM during WYO Rodeo week if you want to sit — the place fills fast once the rodeo crowds hit downtown. They have a second, smaller taproom location a few blocks north if the main one is packed.
Birch Restaurant
For dinner, Birch is the best table on Main Street. Farm-to-table sourcing from regional producers, a thoughtfully designed menu that changes with the season, and craft cocktails that hold their own against what you'd find in a major city. The space is warm and intimate — exposed brick, soft lighting, a bar worth lingering at.
Reservations are recommended on weekends and strongly recommended during WYO Rodeo week. They fill early and the kitchen doesn't rush.
WYO Theater
The WYO Theater is a 1923 vaudeville house that was saved from demolition and fully restored by the community in the 1990s. Today it hosts live concerts, comedy, film screenings, and special events year-round. Check their calendar when you're planning your trip — it's common for nationally touring acts to stop in Sheridan specifically because of the WYO's reputation as a great small venue.
Sheridan Farmers Market
Every Thursday from June through September, the Sheridan Farmers Market takes over a stretch of downtown with local produce, honey, baked goods, handmade crafts, and live music. It's a genuinely community event — not a tourist trap — and you'll find the best local honey, Wyoming beef jerky, and sourdough you've had anywhere.
Timing your Thursday around the market and then walking to Blacktooth for the afternoon is one of the better afternoon schedules you can arrange in Sheridan.
Shopping: Over the Moon & Best Out West
For browsing, the two standout shops on Main Street are Over the Moon (women's clothing, locally made jewelry, and home goods with a Western sensibility) and Best Out West Antiques (one of the better antique collections in the region — cowboy gear, Native American art, and genuine ranch finds).
Suggested 4-Hour Itinerary
- 10:00 AM — Coffee at a local café, then King's Saddlery & Museum (allow 45–60 min)
- 11:15 AM — Browse Main Street shops heading north
- 12:00 PM — Lunch at Wyoming Cattle & Creek or a quick stop at a local deli
- 1:00 PM — Farmers Market if Thursday (June–September)
- 2:00 PM — Blacktooth Brewing for an afternoon pint on the patio
- 3:30 PM — Walk the WYO Theater block, check events calendar for evening options
- 6:30 PM — Dinner at Birch (reservation recommended)
- After dinner — The Mint Bar for a nightcap, if the timing and mood is right
Stay Downtown — Walk to All of It
The best Sheridan experience starts with staying downtown. Most of our Sheridan properties are within walking distance of King's, the Mint Bar, Blacktooth, and Birch. No car needed for the evening. See what's available or explore the community page to learn more about the town.