Wyoming Frontier Prison

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500 W Walnut St
Rawlins, WY 82301

The Wyoming Frontier Prison in Rawlins invites visitors to embark on an immersive journey through the history of the former Wyoming State Penitentiary, offering guided tours that reveal the tales of infamous inmates and their experiences behind bars. With its informative exhibits and engaging storytelling, the prison serves as a window into the tumultuous past of the Old West, showcasing stories of escape artists, train robbers, and more.

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William C.
8/29/2025

These tours are always very compelling. I have gone three times, I have not once been disappointed. If you like history and great stories about prisoners and history, this is the place for you.

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Stephanie D.
4/10/2025

Stopped by Rawlins, WY and I'm really glad we did the tour! You honestly have to book the tour or you don't really see any of the actual prison. My kids (6, 7 years old) and my husband loved...

Elizabeth J.
8/23/2025

This was a cool, historic place. We didn't have time to do the tour (which costs money) but they had a few rooms set up as a museum that were interesting to look at. It's a very cool building.

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Torrey L.
6/21/2024

If, for whatever reason, you find yourself in Rawlins you will kick yourself if you don't take this tour. So much history preserved in such an original state, and you get to tour almost all of...

Courtney B.
6/2/2024

There are lots of interesting facts and artifacts. We had cold spots, the smell of sulfer occasionally, and heard growling noises when we were silent. Highly recommend for the history and the...

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