Visit The Charming City Of Afton A Small Star Valley Town In Wyoming

Get a glimpse of quiet, peaceful Wyoming life when you visit the small Star Valley town of Afton! This charming town is close to mountains, rivers, and sprawling landscapes – it’s completely surrounded by natural beauty. Downtown, you’ll find shops and restaurants worth visiting to treat your tastebuds. Read more about one of our favorite Wyoming destinations.

Wyoming’s Star Valley sits at the foothills of the Salt River Range, right on the border of Wyoming and Idaho.

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The valley is home to a few small towns, including the charming community of Afton.

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Afton is a quintessential example of small town Wyoming – its most famous attraction is the world’s largest antler arch that towers above Washington Street.

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Downtown Afton is a great place to grab a bite to eat. Rocky Mountain Seafood is a hidden gem that serves seafood flown in from all around the country!

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Try crabcakes, fish, shrimp, and more from this restaurant and seafood market that you’d never expect to find in small town Wyoming!

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If you’ve got a sweet tooth, be sure to stop in to the Star Valley Chocolate Factory!

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Their famous homemade chocolate, nougat, and candies are the perfect treat to take home with you. In the winter, their hot chocolate is second to none!

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Before you leave town, head out to see another famous Afton attraction: the Intermittent Spring.

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This impressive natural wonder is a cascade that turns on and off like a faucet! When you visit, you can read a little more about the geology behind the phenomenon.

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Afton is a beautiful example of small town Wyoming, and a visit to this Star Valley community is sure to put a smile on your face.

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What’s your favorite small town in Wyoming? Let us know by Nominating your town here, and tell us what makes it so great. We love to visit Wyoming’s most charming communities.

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