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

  Western and Native American art in a striking modern gallery on the old Quarter Circle A Ranch in Big Horn, with the mountains right behind it. Pair it with lunch at the museum's bistro.

• 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

  A purpose-built trail network on the foothills above Big Horn, open to hikers and mountain bikers. Short loops down low, long climbs up high, so you can pick your effort for the day.

• The Brinton BistroFood

  239 Brinton Road, Big Horn, WY 82833

  Lunch and weekend brunch served up on the third floor of the museum's Mars building, with a patio that looks right at the Bighorns. We like to eat first, then wander the galleries.

• Just LeDoux It Saloon & Steak OutFood

  158 Johnson St., Big Horn, WY 82833

  A saloon and steak house on Big Horn's Johnson Street. Sheridan's tourism office points visitors here for a sit-down lunch, and it is a short stroll from the Mercantile.

• Last Chance BarBars & Breweries

  44 Johnson St., Big Horn, WY 82833

  The old-fashioned nightcap spot on Johnson Street in Big Horn. Locals and the tourism office both send folks here after supper.

• Bozeman Trail MuseumCulture & History

  335 S. Johnson St., Big Horn, WY 82833

  Tucked in a blacksmith shop the Rock Creek Stage Line built in 1879. Inside are pioneer clothing, blacksmith tools and dentistry tools. Open weekends in summer and by appointment otherwise.

• Johnson Street Historic DistrictCulture & History

  A small, National Register-listed pocket of Big Horn built around Johnson, 1st and 2nd Streets. Park, stroll, and take in the old western main street.

• Little Goose Canyon TrailHiking & Biking

  A lightly marked trail through Little Goose Canyon, with mixed forest and trout water. It's used by ranchers checking stock, so be respectful and leave gates as you find them.

• 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.