Things to do in Big Horn

Tiny Big Horn delivers the most surprising afternoon in the county: free Sunday polo all summer with the mountains behind the field, world-class Western art at the Brinton Museum, 17 miles of purpose-built Red Grade trail, and burgers at the Mercantile. Everything we recommend in Big Horn is below.

Every Big Horn place we recommend

• Big Horn MercantileFood

  210 Johnson St, Big Horn, WY 82833

  The heart of tiny Big Horn — burgers, cold beer, real characters. Pair it with a polo match down the road.

• The Brinton MuseumCulture & History

  239 Brinton Rd, Big Horn, WY 82833

  World-class Western and Native American art on a working ranch at the foot of the Bighorns. The building and setting alone are worth the 15-minute drive. The Bistro lunch is excellent.

• Big Horn Equestrian Center (Polo)Culture & History

  351 Bird Farm Rd, Big Horn, WY 82833

  Free Sunday-afternoon polo all summer with the Bighorns as a backdrop — bring a blanket, a cooler, and the dog. One of the most surprising, most-Wyoming things you can do here. This is Don King Days territory come Labor Day.

• Red Grade TrailsHiking & Biking

  17+ miles of purpose-built hiking and mountain-biking trail at the foot of the Bighorns, 20 minutes from downtown. Pick your distance — easy loops near the bottom, real climbs up top.

• Kerns Wildlife Habitat AreaCulture & History

  Rolling foothill wildlife area near Big Horn — mule deer, turkeys, and songbirds, with easy walking and mountain views.

• Little Goose Creek (fishing access)Lakes & Fishing

  The pretty creek that runs past Big Horn and the polo grounds — small-stream trout in ranch country. Quiet and rewarding.

Big Horn events worth planning around

• Don King Days

  annual, Labor Day weekend

  38th year — steer roping, old-style bronc riding, and championship polo at the Big Horn Equestrian Center. The most authentically Wyoming event on the calendar and a perfect shoulder-season draw. Pairs with a stay in Big Horn or downtown Sheridan.

• Sunday Polo at Big Horn Equestrian Center

  annual, Sun afternoons all summer

  Free Sunday-afternoon polo all summer with the Bighorns behind the field. Bring a blanket and a cooler. The easiest 'wow, this place is special' win we can hand a guest.