Metro Coffee is more than just your average cup of joe. This coffee shop not only offers a convenient way to get some coffee any time of day, but it also offers a delectable menu of such sweet treats as ice cream, Italian sodas, smoothies, and steamers. Plus, there's various live entertainment on the schedule like local musicians who turn up to play and promote their latest CD releases. There's also art shows, poetry slams and outdoor movies shown during the warmer months of the year.
Dig deeper into what makes Casper such a unique place when you visit the Tate Geological Museum. The facility houses over 3,000 fossil and mineral specimens, and the helpful staff is always ready to answer any questions you may have. The museum frequently hosts various classes from different schools so that they can learn more about the fascinating field of geology. The museum is located on the Casper College campus and prides itself in being an excellent resource to the community.
When you check out a show at the Casper Children's Theatre, you may be witnessing the stage debut of a future Julia Roberts or Tom Hanks. And while it may be years before that fact is determined, you can definitely enjoy the fun productions and entertainment that this highly talented group of young performers consistently presents. The theater's mission is to teach kids life skills through stage skills, and that mission continues to be pursued as the theater has presented an impressive 289 performances over the past seven years.
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.