--- title: "Sheridan Main Street Historic Buildings: A Walking Guide" description: "Sheridan, WY counts 46 buildings on the National Register. A block-by-block Main Street walk past the Mint Bar, WYO Theater, and King's Saddlery, with stories." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": [ "LocalBusiness", "LodgingBusiness", "RealEstateAgent" ], "@id": "https://wyostays.com/#organization", "name": "Wyo Stays", "legalName": "Wyo Stays LLC", "url": "https://wyostays.com", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://wyostays.com/#logo", "url": "https://wyostays.com/images/wyo-stays-logo.png", "caption": "Wyo Stays — Licensed Wyoming Vacation Rental Brokerage" }, "image": { "@id": "https://wyostays.com/#logo" }, "description": "Wyo Stays is a licensed Sheridan County brokerage built for vacation rentals, headquartered at 151 W Brundage St in Sheridan, Wyoming. Founded by Dalton Goodyear in 2020. 40+ vacation rental properties across Sheridan County and the Bighorn Mountains, part of 95+ total doors under a Wyoming real estate brokerage license. 4,210+ verified guest reviews. Airbnb Superhost, Airbnb Guest Favourite, and VRBO Premier Partner. Book direct at wyostays.com — no Airbnb or VRBO service fees.", "founder": { "@id": "https://wyostays.com/#dalton-goodyear" }, "foundingDate": "2020", "foundingLocation": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Sheridan, Wyoming", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Sheridan", "addressRegion": "WY", "addressCountry": "US" } }, "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "@id": "https://wyostays.com/#address", "streetAddress": "151 W Brundage St", "addressLocality": "Sheridan", "addressRegion": "WY", "postalCode": "82801", "addressCountry": "US" }, "telephone": "+1-307-312-9656", "email": "info@wyostays.com", "hasMap": "https://maps.google.com/?q=151+W+Brundage+St+Sheridan+WY+82801", "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 44.7977, "longitude": -106.9567 }, "areaServed": [ { "@type": "AdministrativeArea", "name": "Sheridan County", "containedInPlace": { "@type": "State", "name": "Wyoming" } }, { "@type": "AdministrativeArea", "name": "Johnson County", "containedInPlace": { "@type": "State", "name": "Wyoming" } }, { "@type": "City", "name": "Sheridan", "containedInPlace": { "@type": "State", "name": "Wyoming" } }, { "@type": "City", "name": "Story", "containedInPlace": { "@type": "State", "name": "Wyoming" } }, { "@type": "City", "name": "Buffalo", "containedInPlace": { "@type": "State", "name": "Wyoming" } }, { "@type": "City", "name": "Dayton", "containedInPlace": { "@type": "State", "name": "Wyoming" } }, { "@type": "City", "name": "Ranchester", "containedInPlace": { "@type": "State", "name": "Wyoming" } }, { "@type": "City", "name": "Big Horn", "containedInPlace": { "@type": "State", "name": "Wyoming" } }, { "@type": "Place", "name": "Bighorn Mountains", "containedInPlace": { "@type": "State", "name": "Wyoming" } } ], "serviceArea": { "@type": "GeoShape", "name": "Sheridan County, Wyoming and Bighorn Mountain Corridor", "description": "Wyo Stays serves Sheridan County, Wyoming including the cities of Sheridan, Story, Dayton, Big Horn, and Buffalo, as well as the Bighorn Mountain corridor." }, "knowsAbout": [ "Wyoming vacation rental management", "Sheridan Wyoming vacation rentals", "Bighorn Mountains lodging", "Wyoming real estate brokerage", "Short-term rental property management", "Direct booking vacation rentals Wyoming" ], "sameAs": [ "https://instagram.com/wyostays", "https://facebook.com/wyostays", "https://tiktok.com/@wyostays", "https://youtube.com/@wyostays" ], "hasCredential": { "@type": "EducationalOccupationalCredential", "name": "Wyoming Real Estate Brokerage License", "credentialCategory": "Professional License", "recognizedBy": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Wyoming Real Estate Commission", "url": "https://realestate.wyo.gov" } }, "award": [ "Airbnb Superhost", "Airbnb Guest Favourite", "VRBO Premier Partner" ], "aggregateRating": { "@type": "AggregateRating", "ratingValue": "4.8", "reviewCount": "4210", "bestRating": "5", "worstRating": "1" }, "numberOfRooms": 40, "contactPoint": [ { "@type": "ContactPoint", "telephone": "+1-307-312-9656", "contactType": "customer service", "areaServed": "Sheridan County, Wyoming", "availableLanguage": "English", "hoursAvailable": { "@type": "OpeningHoursSpecification", "dayOfWeek": [ "Monday", "Tuesday", "Wednesday", "Thursday", "Friday", "Saturday", "Sunday" ], "opens": "08:00", "closes": "20:00" } }, { "@type": "ContactPoint", "telephone": "+1-307-312-9656", "contactType": "reservations", "areaServed": "Wyoming" } ], "numberOfEmployees": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "minValue": 10, "maxValue": 25 }, "speakable": { "@type": "SpeakableSpecification", "cssSelector": [ ".answer-block", "[data-speakable]" ] }, "priceRange": "$$-$$$", "currenciesAccepted": "USD", "brand": { "@id": "https://wyostays.com/#brand-where-wyoming-stays" } }, { "@type": "Brand", "@id": "https://wyostays.com/#brand-where-wyoming-stays", "name": "Where Wyoming Stays", "url": "https://wyostays.com/where-wyoming-stays", "logo": { "@id": "https://wyostays.com/#logo" }, "slogan": "Where Wyoming Stays", "description": "\"Where Wyoming Stays\" is the registered trademark and brand identity of Wyo Stays LLC, a licensed Sheridan County brokerage built for vacation rentals headquartered in Sheridan, Wyoming." }, { "@type": "Person", "@id": "https://wyostays.com/#dalton-goodyear", "name": "Dalton Goodyear", "givenName": "Dalton", "familyName": "Goodyear", "jobTitle": "Founder & Licensed Responsible Broker", "description": "Dalton Goodyear is the founder and licensed broker of Wyo Stays, headquartered in Sheridan, Wyoming. Began hosting in 2017, founded Wyo Stays in 2020.", "url": "https://wyostays.com/about", "telephone": "+1-307-312-9656", "worksFor": { "@id": "https://wyostays.com/#organization" }, "homeLocation": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Sheridan, Wyoming" }, "sameAs": [ "https://www.instagram.com/wyostays" ], "hasCredential": { "@type": "EducationalOccupationalCredential", "credentialCategory": "Wyoming Real Estate Responsible Broker License", "url": "https://online.wyrec.org/#/verifylicense", "recognizedBy": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Wyoming Real Estate Commission", "url": "https://realestate.wyo.gov" } } }, { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://wyostays.com/#website", "name": "Wyo Stays", "url": "https://wyostays.com", "publisher": { "@id": "https://wyostays.com/#organization" }, "inLanguage": "en-US", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://book.wyostays.com/wyostays/theme/wyostays?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Article", "headline": "46 Historic Buildings: A Sheridan Main Street Architecture Walk", "description": "Sheridan's Main Street is a working museum — dozens of National Register buildings still selling coffee, beer, saddles, and show tickets. A self-guided architecture walk with the stories behind the facades.", "image": "https://wyostays.com/og-card.jpg", "datePublished": "2026-07-21T15:57:08.425927+00:00", "dateModified": "2026-07-21T16:03:24.644452+00:00", "author": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Wyo Stays", "@id": "https://wyostays.com/#organization" }, "publisher": { "@id": "https://wyostays.com/#organization", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Wyo Stays", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://wyostays.com/og-card.jpg" } }, "mainEntityOfPage": { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://wyostays.com/journal/sheridan-main-street-historic-buildings" }, "articleSection": "Local Guides" }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://wyostays.com/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Journal", "item": "https://wyostays.com/journal" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "46 Historic Buildings: A Sheridan Main Street Architecture Walk", "item": "https://wyostays.com/journal/sheridan-main-street-historic-buildings" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@context": "https://schema.org", "mainEntity": [ { "name": "How many historic buildings are on Sheridan's Main Street?", "@type": "Question", "acceptedAnswer": { "text": "Sheridan County's travel and tourism office counts 46 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Sheridan, with the densest concentration along Main Street. The Sheridan Main Street Historic District itself was listed on the Register in 1982 and includes dozens of contributing buildings from the 1890s through the 1920s.", "@type": "Answer" } }, { "name": "How long does the Main Street walk take?", "@type": "Question", "acceptedAnswer": { "text": "An unhurried highlight walk — Sheridan Inn area to the courthouse and back — takes about an hour on foot. Add the Don King Museum, a stop under the Mint's neon, and window time in the shops and it becomes a very pleasant half day. The route is flat, compact, and easy with kids or grandparents.", "@type": "Answer" } }, { "name": "What's the oldest building on the walk?", "@type": "Question", "acceptedAnswer": { "text": "Among the marquee stops, the Sheridan Inn dates to 1893, the year after the railroad reached town, and holds National Historic Landmark status for its Buffalo Bill Cody connections. Along Main itself, much of the commercial brickwork dates from the 1890s through the 1910s — check date stones near the rooflines as you go.", "@type": "Answer" } }, { "name": "Is there a guided tour, or is it self-guided?", "@type": "Question", "acceptedAnswer": { "text": "Self-guided is the default and works beautifully: the Downtown Sheridan Association publishes a free walking-tour guide with building histories. Organized tours and history events pop up seasonally — check with the association or the visitor center for what's offered during your dates rather than counting on a daily scheduled tour.", "@type": "Answer" } } ] } ] --- [Book direct & save 16–20% — no Airbnb fees Learn more → ](/book-direct) [![Wyo Stays logo](/assets/logo-mark-i6yhcujF.png)Wyo Stays™ ](/) [Stays](/stays)[Venues](/venues) Explore [Weddings](/weddings)[Hunting](/hunting) Owners [Rentals](/rentals)[About](/about)[(307) 312-9656](tel:+13073129656)[Book Now](https://book.wyostays.com/wyostays/theme/wyostays?sid=ndg-a__hfxk762a19&num_guests=1) [Book Now](https://book.wyostays.com/wyostays/theme/wyostays?sid=ndg-a__hfxk762a19&num_guests=1) [Stays](/stays)[Venues](/venues)Explore[Weddings](/weddings)[Hunting](/hunting)Owners[Rentals](/rentals)[Partners](/partners)[About](/about)[Journal](/journal) [Tenant Portal](https://wyostays.managebuilding.com/Resident/portal/login)· [Owner Portal](/owner-portal) [(307) 312-9656](tel:+13073129656)[Book Direct — Save 16–20% →](https://book.wyostays.com/wyostays/theme/wyostays?sid=ndg-a__hfxk762a19&num_guests=1) Local Guides # 46 Historic Buildings: A Sheridan Main Street Architecture Walk Sheridan's Main Street is a working museum — dozens of National Register buildings still selling coffee, beer, saddles, and show tickets. A self-guided architecture walk with the stories behind the facades. Sheridan's travel and tourism office counts 46 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in this town, and the densest run of them lines Main Street — the historic buildings of the Sheridan Main Street Historic District, listed on the Register in 1982. You can walk the best of it in an unhurried hour. What makes Sheridan's downtown unusual isn't just that the buildings survived — it's that they never stopped working. The 1907 bar still pours beer. The 1923 theater still sells tickets. The saddle shop still ships rope. Walking it feels less like a preservation exhibit and more like time folding politely out of your way. We put this walk in nearly every guest itinerary — Wyo Stays is a licensed, insured Wyoming vacation rental brokerage based at 151 W Brundage St, a block off the route, hosting guests since 2017 — and this is the version we'd give a friend. ## Why Are There So Many Main Street Historic Buildings in Sheridan? Sheridan boomed early and then, mercifully, plateaued. The railroad arrived in 1892, coal and ranching money built brick commercial blocks fast, and by the 1910s Main Street looked much as it does now. Later decades brought less demolition pressure than bigger cities faced, and by the time the Main Street Historic District went on the National Register in 1982, the town had mostly kept what it built. The result is a streetscape where 1890s Victorian commercial fronts, turn-of-the-century brickwork, and one streamlined Art Deco remodel sit shoulder to shoulder — a century of Western main-street architecture in a few walkable blocks. Stop Era Look for The story Sheridan Inn (Broadway at 5th, near the depot) 1893 The long dormered roofline and famous porch A National Historic Landmark tied to Buffalo Bill Cody, who is said to have auditioned Wild West Show acts from the porch Mint Bar (N Main) Est. 1907 The neon bronc sign; cedar-and-brands interior Sheridan's most photographed watering hole, a survivor of every era including Prohibition WYO Theater (N Main) 1923 / 1941 Art Deco marquee and vertical neon sign Opened as the Lotus, remodeled Moderne in 1941, saved by the community in 1989 King's Saddlery block (N Main) Early 1900s storefronts The red King Ropes awning Working saddlery and free Western museum in a historic commercial front Sheridan County Courthouse (S Main) Early 1900s Classical dome and grounds The civic anchor of the district's south end, on the National Register ## How to Walk It: A Block-by-Block Route Start at the north end near the Sheridan Inn and the historic depot area, then work south down Main. The first blocks give you the commercial district's oldest bones — look up above the modern shop signage, where the original cornices, date stones, and window arches survive untouched. Mid-route, the Mint's neon and the WYO's marquee mark the entertainment heart of the street. Finish at the courthouse lawn, then loop back up the opposite sidewalk; the crossings are short and the second pass always reveals facades you missed. > The trick is to look at the second stories. Ground floors change with every tenant, but upstairs, Main Street still looks like 1910. — a Wyo Stays local For the full inventory, the Downtown Sheridan Association publishes a walking-tour guide with building histories — worth downloading before you set out if you want names and dates for every facade rather than our highlight reel. A few things to notice as you go. The brickwork changes color subtly block to block, because early Sheridan fired much of its own brick locally and batches varied. Ghost signs — faded painted advertisements for long-gone hotels, flours, and tobaccos — survive on several side walls, best seen from the alleys and cross streets. And the street's width is itself an artifact: platted generously in the wagon era, it's why modern angle parking, wide sidewalks, and event closures all fit so easily today. None of this makes the guidebooks; all of it rewards a slow walker with coffee in hand. ## Make a Day of the District The architecture walk pairs naturally with the businesses inside the buildings. Duck into the saddlery's museum mid-route — our [King's Saddlery story](/journal/kings-saddlery-sheridan-history) covers what you're looking at — and time your finish for a show at the theater, whose century of history we tell in our [WYO Theater guide](/journal/wyo-theater-sheridan-history). Shoppers can turn the same blocks into an afternoon with our [store-by-store downtown guide](/journal/shop-downtown-sheridan-guide). Coffee at the start, a beer under the bronc sign at the end, and you've done Sheridan properly. ## Stay Nearby: Downtown Lofts Inside the Historic District The best way to experience a historic district is to sleep in it. Our downtown lofts and homes put you steps from Main Street — exposed brick, full kitchens, and quiet nights above or beside the very blocks you came to walk, with the whole route out your front door before the shops open. Check current downtown availability at [book.wyostays.com](https://book.wyostays.com) — Book Direct — No Channel Fees. ### Practical Tips - Walk it twice: once at golden hour for the brickwork, once after dark for the neon. - Grab the Downtown Sheridan Association's walking-tour guide for building-by-building histories. - Look up — cornices, date stones, and upper-story windows carry the oldest details. - Summer Thursdays add a farmers market on Grinnell Plaza, one block off Main, to the same stroll. - Book a loft inside the district and skip the car entirely — see options at [book.wyostays.com](https://book.wyostays.com). ## FAQ: Sheridan's Historic Main Street **Q: How many historic buildings are on Sheridan's Main Street?** A: Sheridan County's travel and tourism office counts 46 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Sheridan, with the densest concentration along Main Street. The Sheridan Main Street Historic District itself was listed on the Register in 1982 and includes dozens of contributing buildings from the 1890s through the 1920s. **Q: How long does the Main Street walk take?** A: An unhurried highlight walk — Sheridan Inn area to the courthouse and back — takes about an hour on foot. Add the Don King Museum, a stop under the Mint's neon, and window time in the shops and it becomes a very pleasant half day. The route is flat, compact, and easy with kids or grandparents. **Q: What's the oldest building on the walk?** A: Among the marquee stops, the Sheridan Inn dates to 1893, the year after the railroad reached town, and holds National Historic Landmark status for its Buffalo Bill Cody connections. Along Main itself, much of the commercial brickwork dates from the 1890s through the 1910s — check date stones near the rooflines as you go. **Q: Is there a guided tour, or is it self-guided?** A: Self-guided is the default and works beautifully: the Downtown Sheridan Association publishes a free walking-tour guide with building histories. Organized tours and history events pop up seasonally — check with the association or the visitor center for what's offered during your dates rather than counting on a daily scheduled tour. Forty-six Register listings is a statistic; a street where all of them still earn their keep is a reason to visit. Walk it slow, spend money inside the landmarks, and sleep a block away. Plan the whole trip — stays, guides, and local intel — at [wyostays.com](https://wyostays.com). [← Back to the Journal](/journal) Contents - [Why Are There So Many Main Street Historic Buildings in Sheridan?](#why-are-there-so-many-main-street-historic-buildings-in-sher) - [How to Walk It: A Block-by-Block Route](#how-to-walk-it-a-block-by-block-route) - [Make a Day of the District](#make-a-day-of-the-district) - [Stay Nearby: Downtown Lofts Inside the Historic District](#stay-nearby-downtown-lofts-inside-the-historic-district) - [FAQ: Sheridan's Historic Main Street](#faq-sheridans-historic-main-street) Share [ Planning a trip? Browse 40+ properties across Sheridan County. Browse Stays ](https://book.wyostays.com) [Licensed Wyoming Brokerage ](/why-wyo-stays-sheridan-wyoming)[95+ Managed Properties ](https://book.wyostays.com/wyostays/theme/wyostays?sid=ndg-a__hfxk762a19&num_guests=1)[Book Direct — Save 16–20% ](/book-direct) 🏆 Airbnb Superhost 🏅 Airbnb Guest Favourite ★ VRBO Premier Partner ✓ Licensed WY Brokerage ✓ Fully Insured & Bonded 🏅 20 Under 40 Founder ![Wyo Stays logo](/assets/logo-mark-i6yhcujF.png) ### Wyo Stays Where Wyoming Stays. · Licensed Wyoming Real Estate Brokerage. 151 W Brundage St Sheridan, WY 82801 Don't take our word for it — [verify our license](https://online.wyrec.org/#/verifylicense) with the Wyoming Real Estate Commission. [📞 (307) 312-9656](tel:+1-307-312-9656) [](https://instagram.com/wyostays)[](https://facebook.com/wyostays)[](https://tiktok.com/@wyostays)[](https://youtube.com/@wyostays) Stay in the loop New rentals and direct-booking deals — straight to your inbox. EmailSubscribe #### For Guests [Browse Stays](https://book.wyostays.com/wyostays/theme/wyostays?sid=ndg-a__hfxk762a19&num_guests=1)[Save 16–20% — No Airbnb Fees](/book-direct)[The Maple by Wyo Stays](/stays/the-maple-sheridan-wyoming)[Best Vacation Rentals in Sheridan](/sheridan-best-vacation-rentals)[Wyo Stays Concierge](/concierge)[Pet Policy](/pet-policy)[Weddings & Events](/weddings)[4,210+ Verified Guest Reviews](/wyostays-reviews-sheridan-wyoming)[Concierge & Guest Services](/services) #### Explore Sheridan [Events Calendar](/events)[Private Event Venues](/events/venues)[Harbour Hideout Events Venue](/events/harbour-hideout)[Things to Do in Sheridan Wyoming](/things-to-do-sheridan-wyoming)[Sheridan Wyoming Local Guide](/community)[Set Up Utilities](/utilities)[Renters Insurance](/renters-insurance)[FAQ](/faq) #### Company [Our Standard](/our-standard)[About Wyo Stays — Born in Wyoming, Built for Wyoming](/about)[Why Wyo Stays](/why-wyo-stays-sheridan-wyoming)[For Property Owners](/owners)[Contact](/contact)[Careers](/careers)[Sheridan Wyoming Travel Blog](/journal)[Where Wyoming Stays](/where-wyoming-stays) #### For Professionals [Extended Stay / Group Housing](/extended-stay)[Partner Network](/partners)[Realtor Program](/realtor-referral)[Lender Program](/partners/lenders)[Inspector Program](/partners/inspectors)[Vendor Program](/partners/vendors)[List Your Property](/list-your-property) Tenants: [Apply](https://app.rentengine.io/apply?accounts=9595930a-b330-4611-ac34-bab6cc3a73f3) · [Sign In](https://wyostays.managebuilding.com/Resident/portal/login) · Leasing: [(307) 303-3186](tel:+13073033186)· Owners: [Owner Hub](/owner-portal)· Residents: [Burton Flats HOA](/burtonflats) 🌲 Every reservation plants a tree — in partnership with One Tree Planted Wyo Stays tenants: renters insurance is required — get covered or verify in minutes. [Get a policy](https://tools.yourrenterskit.com/renter-benefits/neg3tvh0gdj0cm3sek)[Already insured? Verify your policy](https://verify.yourrenterskit.com/g2poas7fjvuq220t79) [Cabin Rentals in Sheridan](/cabins-in-sheridan-wyoming)· [Pet-Friendly Cabins](/pet-friendly-cabins-sheridan-wyoming)· [Family Cabins](/family-cabins-sheridan-wyoming)· [Cabins Near Bighorn NF](/cabins-near-bighorn-national-forest)· [Romantic Cabins](/romantic-cabins-sheridan-wyoming)· [Group & Reunion Cabins](/group-cabins-sheridan-wyoming)· [Downtown Sheridan Rentals](/downtown-sheridan-wyoming-rentals)· [Bighorn Cabin Rentals](/bighorn-mountain-cabin-rentals)· [WYO Rodeo Lodging](/wyo-rodeo-sheridan-wyoming-rentals)· [Fly Fishing Cabins](/sheridan-wyoming-fly-fishing-cabins)· [Hunting Cabins](/wyoming-hunting-cabin-rentals)· [Things To Do](/things-to-do-sheridan-wyoming)· [Sheridan Vacation Rentals](/sheridan-wyoming-vacation-rentals)· [STR Management for Owners](/short-term-rental-management-sheridan-wyoming)· [Wyoming Vacation Rentals](/wyoming-vacation-rentals) © 2026 Wyo Stays LLC · All rights reserved · Licensed Wyoming Real Estate Brokerage [Privacy](/privacy) · [Email preferences](/preferences) · [Cancellation Policy](/cancellation) · [Terms](/terms) Wyo Stays — Book Direct & Save 16–20% [Browse Stays →](https://book.wyostays.com/wyostays/theme/wyostays?sid=ndg-a__hfxk762a19&num_guests=1) [Browse Stays →](https://book.wyostays.com/wyostays/theme/wyostays?sid=ndg-a__hfxk762a19&num_guests=1)[(307) 312-9656](tel:+13073129656)