Harlowton lies on the banks of the Musselshell River. The town brings together Milwaukee Road railroad history, dinosaur discoveries, an electric locomotive in the town center, and a links-style golf course. A wind energy center is also located between Harlowton and Judith Gap. If you’re looking for a vacation rental, these different themes can help you decide which aspects of the destination will shape your stay.
Railroad Tracks in Harlowton
The Harlowton Milwaukee Depot Museum was built in 1908 as a Standard Class A passenger station for the Milwaukee Road. As a Standard Class A passenger station built for the Milwaukee Road in 1908, the depot is part of Harlowton’s railroad history. An electric E-57B locomotive is also on view in downtown Harlowton. The museum and locomotive represent different aspects of railroad history: a passenger station and an electric locomotive in the town center.
The Smoking Boomer Rail Trail runs near the depot. This reclaimed walking trail pays tribute to Boomer, the local dog who smoked a pipe. A park in Harlowton provides access to the trail. This adds a dedicated walking trail to the railroad attractions you can include in your trip plans.
Dinosaurs and Building History
The Upper Musselshell Museum is housed in a two-story limestone building built in 1909. Its centerpiece is Avaceratops lammersi. It also features a life-size replica of a dinosaur skeleton excavated near Shawmut. The museum displays Avaceratops lammersi as its centerpiece, along with a life-size replica of a dinosaur skeleton excavated near Shawmut. The museum’s two-story limestone building dates to 1909.
Golf Course and Prairie
Jawbone Creek is a public, nine-hole links-style golf course. It runs through rugged terrain alongside a historic railroad cemetery. The public golf course has nine holes and winds through rugged terrain in a links style. A historic railroad cemetery lies alongside the course. Jawbone Creek offers a different kind of experience from the cultural attractions and walking trails.
Harlowton lies on the banks of the Musselshell River. The Judith Gap Wind Energy Center was built between Harlowton and Judith Gap in 2005. Its 90 towers rise 262 feet above the prairie. Harlowton lies on the Musselshell River, while the 90 towers of the wind energy center built between Harlowton and Judith Gap rise above the prairie. The main access point to the Judith Gap Wind Farm is on Highway 191 between mile markers 10 and 11. Check conditions before visiting.
An Annual Event
Harlowton’s annual rodeo takes place on July 2 and 3. Since event dates can change, check the latest dates before your trip. If your travel dates allow, the rodeo is a reason to plan your trip for early July.
For the broader travel overview: Wheatland County.
