38 Best Shopping in Wyoming, USA

At one of Wyoming's most respected galleries of Western and wildlife art, you'll find sculptures and paintings by more than 75 artists, including James Bama, Chris Navarro, and Vic Payne.

Stock up on top-quality cowboy gear and clothing, ranging from felt hats and bolo ties for men to women's paisley Western shirts and wool jackets; and there's a huge selection of gear for horses. You'll also find an impressive array of Western books and household and kitchen goods.

Stop by this respected gallery to browse contemporary representational art by Harry Jackson, Kathy Wipfler, T.D. Kelsey, Kang Cho, and Greg Scheibel, as well as works for 19th- and early-20th-century luminaries like Carl Rungius.

In a break from typical gift stores stocked with rubber tomahawks, the Best Out West Mall is a two-story bazaar of Western paraphernalia, with booths hawking everything from spurs to rare books. Some items are new, but most are antiques.

A stronghold of frontier culture, the Bozeman Trail Gallery has a varied collection of 19th- and 20th-century art and artifacts from the American West, ranging from vintage Colt revolvers and leather saddles to Cheyenne Sioux moccasins and Navajo rugs. The gallery also maintains a collection of significant Western paintings from artists such as Karen Vance and Ernest Martin Hennings.

Adjacent to the Cody Country Chamber of Commerce visitor center, this expansive and eclectic gallery displays paintings, wood carvings, bronzes, and pottery by both established and emerging regional artists, and at a wide range of prices.

From silk scarves to big shiny buckles, if cowboys wear it, here's the place to get it. Western-style clothing includes hats, boots, and leather goods. This is also a good spot for housewares and souvenirs.

The Crazy Woman Trading Company sells unique gifts and antiques, including deluxe coffees and T-shirts picturing a black bear doing yoga. Murphy McDougal, the store's CEO (and the owners' golden retriever), is usually sleeping near the front door. The store is closed on Sunday.

At the entrance to Devils Tower National Monument, you can purchase informative books, Western art, buffalo hides, clothing, knickknacks, and souvenirs. A giant Harley-Davidson flag (supposedly the world's largest) flies over the store, so it's no wonder that bikers overrun the place during the massive Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in August. The old-fashioned ice-cream parlor, which also serves a mean sarsaparilla, is a treat in the heat of summer.

The largest shopping center in a 175-mile radius, the Eastridge Mall, anchored by such standbys as Sears, JCPenney, Target, and Macy's, is popular and important to locals.

Men's and women's clothing and accessories are the main finds here, including cowboy hats, belts, and deerskin jackets. Regionally made handbags and bison briefcases are other popular purchases.

Fine nature photography by world-renowned photographer Tom Mangelsen from around the globe is displayed and sold at his Images of Nature Gallery.

To understand Kemmerer's roots, stop at the JCPenney store, which is where James Cash Penney began his merchandising career. This small retail establishment, known as the "mother store," sells clothing. Just down the street, Penney's historic home is open to visitors in the summer.

Stocked with the best in outdoor equipment for winter and summer, the shop carries everything from backpacks to skis and hunting rifles, as well as clothing and other supplies. Fishing gear can be rented.

For the best women's Western-style clothing in the city, ranging from belts, pants, shirts, and skirts to leather jackets, visit Just Dandy.

Laramie's most interesting shopping is found in a shopping district called Landmark Square along Ivinson and Grand avenues. Stores here sell artwork, clothing, and handcrafted items.

Original oil paintings, sculpture, jewelry, and other art are sold at Manitou Galleries, also located in the art mecca of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Recognizable by the wooden "Hamilton's Store" sign over the entrance, this shop dates to 1897 and is the second-oldest building in the park. The old-fashioned soda fountain serves up all your ice-cream favorites, including beloved huckleberry shakes.

This gallery in a handsome historic downtown building carries the work of some of the area's top photographers. Wyoming's wildlife, flora, and landscapes provide the primary scenes, but less traditional themes also are presented.

Skinny Skis offers everything a cross-country skier or runner might need, plus a nice selection of mountain-town clothing.

This 8,000-square-foot store that stocks major-brand products sells everything from camping gear to downhill and cross-country ski equipment. The staff is friendly and has extensive experience in most outdoor pursuits.

Jackson's hot spot for contemporary work abandons wildlife and landscape art in favor of hip and often playful painting, sculpture, and one-of-a-kind jewelry. It's a bit of SoHo nestled in the Rockies.

A favorite last stop for climbers, Teton Mountaineering specializes in Nordic-skiing, climbing, and hiking equipment and clothing.

Located in a former brothel, this fun shop offers a wide range of books, segmented into different sections in the tiny rooms once frequented by ladies of the night. The adjacent Night Heron Books & Coffee House sells used books, as well as coffee and locally sourced eats, including sandwiches, soups, and pastries. A door divides the two spaces.

Now owned by Boot Barn, The Wrangler stocks a full line of traditional Western clothing, with sizes and styles for the entire family.

Trailside Galleries sells representational Western works by some of the biggest names, including members of the prestigious Cowboy Artists of America and Oil Painters of America.