Little America

Little America in Wyoming combines transportation history with unusual memories of a travel complex along the Lincoln Highway. Anyone looking for a vacation rental or other accommodation can discover a place whose history is linked to roads, travelers, and surprising details such as an emperor penguin. Families can also find a practical reason to plan a stop not merely as a break in the journey, but as a small shared discovery at the Kids Playground.

A Place with History Along the Lincoln Highway

Little America officially opened in 1934. The original complex had two gas pumps, a café with 24 seats, and twelve guest rooms. This illustrates how closely the development of the place was connected to road travel. The original complex was located at the junction of U.S. 30, the Lincoln Highway, and U.S. 189. The Lincoln Highway was the first transcontinental automobile road in the United States.

The later development is also part of Little America's character. The present-day location was established after the fire of 1949, which destroyed the original operation. The section of the former Lincoln Highway near Little America is now part of Interstate 80. Anyone interested in American road and transportation history will therefore find several historical layers here: the opening in 1934, the turning point marked by the fire of 1949, and the present-day connection to Interstate 80.

Unusual Stories and Small Discoveries

One of the most striking stories involves a real emperor penguin that was brought from Antarctica to serve as Little America's official mascot. The penguin Emperor is located at the original site of Little America Wyoming, in a glass display case in the lobby. This detail gives the local history a surprising, almost curious dimension and can provide children in particular with a memorable conversation starter.

A Travel Break with Children

The Kids Playground is located between the hotel lobby and the Travel Center. It is also just a few steps from the RV Park. Little America's playground gives children a place to play after a long drive. If you are traveling with children, this specific stopping point can be incorporated into your daily plans.

Which Accommodation Suits Your Trip

When looking for a vacation rental in Little America, it is worth first deciding on your preferred travel focus. Those who enjoy historic places and unusual stories can choose Little America as a destination with a clearly recognizable theme. This makes it possible to view the opening, the fire, and the present-day location as a connected history of the place. Those traveling primarily with children can also take the Kids Playground into account as a documented part of the site.

For further travel planning, you can also look at Green River and Rock Springs.

For the broader travel overview: Sweetwater County.