INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES

 

Douglas has a variety of activities to keep any visitor entertained. Within walking distance of the Hotel LaBonte there is an antiquarian and used book store, saddlery shop, clothing store, crafting and decor shop, post office, bowling alley, library, grocery store, craft store, bakery, bars and a movie theater.
 
Douglas has a wonderful walking tour of its downtown and the buildings that are on the National Historic Register with the hotel. Copies of the walking tour are available at the Pioneer Museum.
 
In addition to the local shops, the Wyoming State Fairgrounds is only a short walk away. In August the grounds host the Wyoming State Fair. Beyond that there are other the year round events hosted at the grounds. The Fairgrounds is also home to the Wyoming Pioneer Memorial Museum, a wonderful place to get an overview of the history of the area and the state. The museum also houses the original LaBonte Bar.
 
There are many more places of interest in the area, so visit the Douglas Chamber of Commerce for more information.