Rural Midwestern towns are rich in history, and the town’s residents love to share stories with visitors and residents. Wyoming’s historic walking tours provide an opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the town’s beginning and its evolution.
The town’s active historical society created four historical walking tours that make it easy for visitors to learn about the communities’ rich history while enjoying the town’s natural and architectural beauty. A brochure with all four tours is available at the city library.
Wyoming Area Library
Libraries might not be on top of your to-do list when visiting a new town, but they should be your first stop. The Wyoming Area Library has a wealth of information and activities for all ages. There are also a number of comfortable sitting areas where visitors can relax in an easy chair while reading the local newspaper or one of the many magazines.
Visitors can use the copier or get on a computer to check their email or surf the internet.
It is also the perfect location if you need to get out of the rain and are looking for something to do. The Wyoming Area Library has two tables where visitors can put puzzles together, plus an area to build Legos. There are also kits for children. The disc golf kit is a favorite for all ages.
When at the Wyoming Area Library, ask for a copy of the Historic Walking Tour of Wyoming published by the Wyoming Historical Society.
The brochure is a gold mine of historical information and pictures, including four historic walking tours that meander through town. There is a 1-mile trail, a 2.3-mile trail, a 3.5-mile, and 4.5-mile trail. Walkers can choose to do one or all four trails in one day, depending on your skill level and how much time you have.
Hallberg Center for the Arts
Why is the community art center located on a historic walking tour? The center is located in a historic church.
The Hallberg Center for the Arts has two art galleries. One is on the first floor, and the Underground Gallery (love the name) is located in the basement.
The sanctuary is a space for musical performances, and the altar works as a stage.
In addition to offering new exhibits and concerts every month, classes are also offered at the center. There was no cost to enjoy the exhibits.
The Gallery is closed on Sunday and Monday, and open Tuesday through Friday from 2-8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 12-6:00 p.m.
Don’t let the road construction on E. Viking Blvd. during the summer of 2023 stop you from visiting the art center. The center is open during regular hours.
Cornerstone Pub and Prime
Cornerstone Pub and Prime not only serves up plates of delicious food, like prime rib and fish & chips, it is also located in a historic building on the town’s historic walking tour.
The two-story building is the former Wyoming Hotel, built in 1914, located on the northeast corner of Forest Blvd. and E. Viking Blvd.
The restaurant is open Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
A one-story addition to house a massive wooden bar was added to the two-story building. A spacious patio was added for outside dining.
Try your hand at a game of bean bag toss.
Thanks to Old Highway 61 for hosting Just Around the Bend Travel. We will be back.