The Sheridan Inn opened in 1893, designed by the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad as the finest hotel between Chicago and San Francisco. It was the first building in the area with electric lights, and the broad veranda stretching across the entire facade set the architectural tone for the Western resort hotel. The inn is still operating, now both a hotel and restaurant.
The building has 69 dormers on the roof — one for each bedroom window, a design inspired by a Scottish inn and intended to give every room a view across the Bighorn foothills. The interior preserves original woodwork and photographs from the Buffalo Bill era. Even if you're not staying, the bar and restaurant are worth a visit for the atmosphere alone.