The Casper Municipal Golf Course offers great golfing value for the money, as the layout features 27 holes among some spectacular views. Area golfers consider it a challenging course offered at a decent price. The Highlands Course is the main golf course and features 9 holes. The other two courses on this property are the Prairie Glen Course and the Renegade Course. Online tee times are available.
Held every third weekend in July, Casper's Beartrap Summer Festival is not only the benchmark that signals the midpoint of the summer, it is a tuneful celebration that draws attendees from all over the area. Since 1994, this festival has made the Casper Mountain area ring with the breezy sound of bluegrass music, and you're sure to see some of the genre's most famous performers on stage. Also, there's plenty of food and fun for the kids. Don't miss the market area where artisans from all over display their wares and add to the unique fun of this highly popular event.
The Casper Planetarium consistently attracts stargazers of every age. The wide open Wyoming skies are seen more clearly thanks to the state-of-the-art equipment and telescopes that bring outer space into a much closer, sharper focus. In addition to illuminating constellations and planets, there is a wide range of attractions, multi-media programs, lectures, and presentations from various scientists and other experts. Also, don't forget to stop by the gift shop and the exhibit that features a real meteorite.