Southwest Wyoming is one of many regions trying to build an oasis for LGBTQ+ locals and visitors from around the world.

It's no secret that Downtown Rock Springs is "LGBTQ-friendly." Locals and visitors can feel safe and welcome in our community; after all, Wyoming is the State of Equality.  

DISCOVER THIS: You don't need to travel to big cities to find a place to be yourselves and relax. Visit Downtown Rock Springs.

Whether you're yearning to escape or make new friends, Downtown Rock Springs is the place to be!

We are dedicated to making sure people know that Downtown Rock Springs is LGBTQ+ friendly.

These businesses have an ongoing acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals. For the perfect spot to spend time just being comfortable, visit one of these locations: (this list is evolving and growing so please check back often for updates)  

• Art Official Tattoo
• Bello Capelli Salon, LLC
• The Bike and Trike
• Bitter Creek Brewing
• Boschetto's European Market 
• Broadway Burger Station
• Broadway Theater
• Brokerage Southwest
• Casa Chavez Mexican Restaurant
• Chelsea Blau Photography
• Coal Train Coffee Depot 
  Community Fine Arts Center
  
• Cowboy Crepes and Cafe 
• Daniel's Jewelry 
• Dave's Appliance and Repair 
• Downtown Putt Around Mini Golf 
• Eric Phillips, Attorney At Law 
• Escape Day Spa & Boutique
• Escape 307 Rock Springs
• First Bank
  High Country Realty
  
• I-80 Remote Control
• Iron Cowboy Crossfit
• Dugout Collectibles & Games
  
• The Java Peddler 
• The Stellar Cellar
  
• Jen Hargove Photography
• Mack and Co Crafts LLC
  
• Muttley Crue
• New Studio Photography and Framing
• New York Life - Charles Robbie Lee
• On Stage Salon 
• Park Hotel
• Pickin' Palace
• Pretty In Pink salon
• Randall’s Holistic’s
• Rock Springs Historical Museum 
• Rock Springs Library 
• RSNB Bank  
  Rushmore Furniture
  
• Sidekicks Book and Wine bar
• SHINE premier nail studio, llc
• Skin City Ink & Steel
  
• Square State Brewing
• the yarn and the tale
• Wyoming Club 
• 307 Real Estate Group 

There are also several events and special resources available to members of the LGBTQ+ community:

• Drag for a Cause
• SWWY Rainbow Connection
• Wyoming Equality

Meet the Artists - Gwendolyn Quitberg - Her current work reflects her love of her grandmother’s flower garden. Using a palette knife instead of traditional brushes, Quitberg works with thick oil paints applying the paint and moving it across the panel to create expressionistic florals. The colors are both pure and blended as the shapes take form being worked by the knife.  

Suzie Baker is a photographer from Rock Springs, who works in both color and black and white images. Her photographs contain a wide variety of subjects from nature to wildlife and glass bottles to hand tools. Each photo has a unique focal point to provide a different perspective of the subjective. 

Donna Toly is a longtime avid quilter, expert seamstress, and taught in Sweetwater School District #1.  Using her knowledge of fabrics, she has expanded her items to include colorful aprons, towels, bowl cozies, totebags, and more. Seeing the need for colorful, reusable face masks, Toly has made a variety of prints, one is sure to fit your personality.

David Halter, a third generation native to Rock Springs, is hanging out at Sidekicks Book and Wine Bar for 2nd Saturday where his work has been on display this summer.  Nearly 15 years since he purchased his first camera, Halter’s photography work covers many subjects.

“My photography's style is all over the place,” Halter’s said in his artist statement. “I have experimented with many techniques over the years, and my images seem to evolve each year. I try to stay true to the colors and exposure of my landscapes, while still maintaining the feeling I had when I released the shutter.”