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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.
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What are the best 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.
Where should I stay near Big Horn?+
Wyo Stays manages vacation rentals across Sheridan and Johnson County, including homes in and around Big Horn. Booking direct at wyostays.com means no platform booking fee, and every stay includes the concierge map with drive-times from your door.
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.
Stay where the guide begins
Wyo Stays hosts across both counties — book direct with no platform booking fee, then plan your whole day with drive-times from your actual front door.