Rock Springs 1

I have mixed feelings about Rock Springs (RS), which is why I have put a "1" in there because I am sure I will be coming back to it.

The thing about RS is that I am never quite comfortable here. The town has had a relatively large transient population ever since its conception. The mining for trona is booming here and so there are a lot of people in town who aren't staying for long. The economy, like much of Wyo, is boom and bust depending on minerals, oil, and demand. Right now, Sweetwater County is booming and RS, the bigger town in the county, is where all these extra people live. There is only one other town of any size and that is Green River, but they don't have the infrastructure RS does.

RS does have a cute downtown, rather historic. It does not bustle--most of the shopping in town takes place down by the freeway. In the library is the Community Fine Arts Center which shows artwork by local artists and artists with some sort of history in RS. They have a great collection of work by high school students, as well.

What RS does not have is food. Food choices are very standard chains mostly, with one exception--Bitter Creek Brewery (604 Broadway). Very good beers, and good food, if a bit expensive. Nice atmosphere. Definitely my favorite place to eat in town.

RS also has a very neat store called Local Color Art & Gift Gallery at 513 Bridger Ave. Located in a historic building, there are three floors of arts made locally. Lots of pottery, some nature photography and a lot more. Worth checking out.

The Holiday Inn has been refurbished and is very nice to stay in. The Comfort Inn, across the street, is going Quality. I don't know if that will change this but! they used to have a huge breakfast offering, and a free happy hour in the evening with beer and wine.