Wyoming saloons

There are many legendary saloons here in the Cowboy State. Some of them even have a few bullet holes behind the bar. Amazingly, one of Wyoming's most historic watering holes proudly boasts 56 bullet holes in its building. Since 1893, the Cowboy Bar and Outlaw Cafe has hosted thirsty gunslingers, bandits, gamblers, vagabonds and tourists in the tiny town of Meeteetse...

Since the end of Prohibition, not all hidden bars disappeared. Wyoming was no different for how bootlegging affected saloons, and watering holes on every level of luxury.

Yesterday, K2 Radio reported that Casper's "World Famous" Wonder Bar will be closing next month. New owners are expected to take over in a few months and, hopefully, will keep its tradition alive. Originally known at the Mint Bar, it was renamed Wonder Bar in 1934 and quickly became the cornerstone of Saloon Row, a popular block of bars located on South Center Street...

If you're a history buff, the Wyoming State Archives is a free treasure chest of information and entertaiment, especially when you're looking for old photos. Hold on to your hats, we're bellying up to the bar at some of Wyoming's most historic saloons...