Since 1911, "The Historic Virginia Hotel" has been the "gathering place" in Southern Wyoming for over 85 years.

Set in Medicine Bow, Wyoming - it was the biggest hotel between Denver, Colorado and Salt Lake City, Utah - Four (4) Antique Suites and Twenty-six (26) antique rooms of individual western splendor - A National Historic Landmark.

Located midway between Laramie, Wyoming and Rawlins, Wyoming on the Old Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) - It became a "headquarters" for all to meet and eat - it has been the setting for business dealings, at few shootings, and many a romance.

The old western hospitality has remained the same over the years and people are still drawn to this fascinating hotel - The working man stops into the "Shiloh Saloon" for a cool one after work - the families from surrounding areas are here for dinner in the "Eating House" - the Saturday night dances in the "Back 40" are unbeatable - there are special get togethers and dinners in the Famed Owen Wister Dining Room - Honeymooners like the Owen Wister Suite and our other antique suites.

"The Historic Virginian Hotel" derives its name from the classic novel by Owen Wister - First published in 1902 The Virginian has been made into three movies, a TV series, and has established the prototype for all westerns to this day.

Time has stood still for "The Historic Virginian Hotel" - It has retained the style and air of old, continuing a world famous reputation of our welcome and hospitality.

The Virginian Hotel received its prominence in a novel by Owen Wister called "The Virginian" . The expression above was taken from the book as to be what the Virginian told Trampas, an infamous cattle rustler, just before he shot him.