THE TOWN OF THERMOPOLIS was founded in 1897 and is located in the southern most point of the Big Horn Basin of Wyoming.

THERMOPOLIS is an important recreational and tourism community with such attractions as the Downtown National Historic District, the Hot Springs State Park, Wind River Canyon and Boysen Reservoir.

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THERMOPOLIS has a population of approximately 3000 people, and is the county seat of Hot Springs County, which has a total population of about 4800.

THERMOPOLIS is especially known for the Hot Springs State Park, which is visited by around 900,000 tourists each year. There are many recreational choices for the local residents as well as for those people traveling to the area. The highlight is the "World's Largest Mineral Hot Spring" located in the Hot Springs State Park. People can enjoy swimming in a variety of indoor and outdoor hot mineral pools. Many people travel here year after year to take the mineral baths.

BUFFALO roam freely in designated areas around the park. Round Top Mountain is a local landmark.

WIND RIVER CANYON and Boysen State Park are located south of Thermopolis. the reservoir is an excellent recreation area. World class fishing is available as well as hunting of waterfowl, antelope, deer, elk, bear, big horn sheep, moose and upland fowl.

THERMOPOLIS has a wonderful 9-hole golf course as well as tennis courts, baseball fields, basketball courts, soccer fields, rodeo arena and fairgrounds.

THERMOPOLIS is home of the Hot Springs County Museum which has been reviewed as one of the very best in the area. There are many exquisite exhibits of all types depicting life in the west. The museum is open year around. The Wyoming Dinosaur Center opened July 1995.

HOT SPRINGS COUNTY has an excellent school system, hospital, Senior Citizen Center, hotels, motels, RV parks, day care facilities, library, nursing homes, including the Pioneer Home located in the State Park. The Gottsche Center is a wonderful rehabilitation and therapy facility.

THERE is no state or local personal income tax, no state or local corporate tax and no state or local inventory tax.

THERE are several churches available. Thermopolis has one weekly newspaper, radio station, cable TV, and post office. An airport serves Thermopolis with charter flights available.

THERMOPOLIS is known throughout Wyoming as one of the most desirable towns in which to live.