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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Lovell
Spend a half day in Lovell to see the historic bridge and a quick bite; add a full day if you want Bighorn Canyon or Mustang tours.
Lovell is a small gateway town in Northwest Wyoming. Most attractions—EJZ Bridge, Hyart Theater, and local eateries—are within walking distance of the main street. A half‑day covers the sights; a full day lets you join a Bighorn Canyon or Pryor Mountain wild‑horse tour.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- May–Sep
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (cold, limited services)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $40–$60 excl. bed · Mid $60–$100 excl. bed · High $100+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police/Fire/Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | $2–$4 |
| Burger or BBQ plate | $8–$15 |
| Pizza slice | $5–$9 |
| Beer (draft) | $4–$6 |
| Gasoline (per gallon) | $3.20–$3.80 |
| Bighorn Canyon entry | $10–$20 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- JAC · Jackson Hole Airport
- about 80 km (50 mi) north, drive ~1.5 h via US‑191about 50 mi (80 km) north, drive ~1.5 h via US‑191
Typical fares
- US‑14A to Bighorn Canyon Visitor Center
- ≈15 min drive, $10–$20 entry (check)
- Pryor Mustang Center tour
- ≈30 min each way, $20–$45 per person (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Town is walkable; most attractions are on Main St. For Bighorn Canyon or Mustang Center, drive or join a local tour (about 30 min each way).
See and do
Known for
- EJZ Bridge over Shoshone River
- Hyart Theater
- Pryor Mountain Wild Mustang Center
- Bighorn Canyon gateway
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area | Drive US‑14A south 12 km (7.5 mi); visitor‑center at 20 US‑14ADrive US‑14A south 7.5 mi (12 km); visitor‑center at 20 US‑14A | ≈45 min round trip |
| Pryor Mountain Wild Mustang Center | Drive 8 km (5 mi) east on Road 12; tours availableDrive 5 mi (8 km) east on Road 12; tours available | ≈30 min each way |
| Medicine Wheel/Medicine Mountain | Drive US‑14A east 35 mi into Bighorn NF | ≈1 h each way |
Sleep
- Cattlemen Inn
- Historic inn on Montana Ave, central location.
- Travelodge by Wyndham Lovell/Bighorns
- Chain hotel on Main St, easy parking.
- Western Motel
- Budget rooms on Main St, basic amenities.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse meExcuse me |
| Thank you | Thank youThank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it?How much is it? |
| Where is the restroom? | Where is the restroom?Where is the restroom? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Winter road closures can affect access to Bighorn Canyon; check visitor‑center hours.
- Cell service may be spotty on US‑14A; plan offline maps.
Lovell is a low‑crime small town; main safety concerns are winter road conditions and limited cell coverage.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Lovell yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- EJZ Bridge over Shoshone River
- Hyart Theater
- Pryor Mountain Wild Mustang Center
- Bighorn Canyon gateway
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- US National Park Service – Bighorn Canyon Visitor Center: www.nps.gov/bica/planyourvisit/bighorn-canyon-visitor-center.htm
- Pryor Mountain Wild Mustang Center: www.pryormustangs.org/
- Wikivoyage: Lovell, revision 5266428 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5266428
Pocket card
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Lovell
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US consulate in Cheyenne; nearest for foreign nationals.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/lovell). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.