One of the coolest things about visiting Wyoming is the opportunity for time travel. From ghost towns to Old West boardwalks to dinosaur graveyards, you can take your pick of bygone eras to experience. When you’re in the mood to sit a spell in a simpler time, there’s a tiny little town along I-25 that has just what you’re looking for. Right on the main road sits the oldest soda fountain in Wyoming, where they’re still serving up fountain drinks just the way they used to over 100 years ago.

Just north of Cheyenne you’ll find a quaint little town with a quirky name you won’t forget. Plus, there’s more in Chugwater than you might expect…

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…including the oldest still-operating soda fountain in the state.

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When you walk in, it’s as if the clock stopped ticking and the calendar hasn’t turned in more than a century.

Konrad Summers/Flickr The building was originally constructed in 1914 and served as a doctor’s office and a pharmacy before the soda fountain was moved to the location in 1927. It continued to house both the fountain and the pharmacy for a few years. When the pharmacy license expired, the soda fountain became the star of the show.

It’s one of the few places, not only in the state, but across the country that still does things the old-fashioned way.

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They actually make a soda by pouring the syrup flavoring into a glass then filling it with soda water from the fountain.

Derek Bruff/Flickr Whether you order cola, sarsaparilla, or a fruit-flavored soda, they’re all still made fresh by hand instead of being pre-mixed and bottled.

The shakes and malts are made using old-school equipment, too.

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You can even watch them make your shake while you wait.

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It takes less than 2 minutes, but your mouth will be watering by the time you’re served.

TheLightHouseLady/YouTube You’ll even get the metal mixing container holding whatever wouldn’t fit into the glass.

Plus, there’s more than just sweet treats at this soda shop. Chugwater is famous for its chili so, naturally, it’s on the menu along with smothered burritos, homemade soups, and delicious biscuits and gravy.

Lonniedee/TripAdvisor There’s a beer garden, too. It’s a fun place to relax with a cold one and pass the time.

You can even pick up a few convenience-store items at the Chugwater Soda Fountain, and there is a gift shop, as well, where you can find the perfect souvenir of your visit.

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It’s a little piece of history that’s off the beaten path, but well worth the trip to get a glimpse of a simpler time.

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Have you indulged in an old-fashioned soda at the Chugwater Soda Fountain? You can visit at 314 1st Street.

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The building was originally constructed in 1914 and served as a doctor’s office and a pharmacy before the soda fountain was moved to the location in 1927. It continued to house both the fountain and the pharmacy for a few years. When the pharmacy license expired, the soda fountain became the star of the show.

Derek Bruff/Flickr

Whether you order cola, sarsaparilla, or a fruit-flavored soda, they’re all still made fresh by hand instead of being pre-mixed and bottled.

Citallwic/TripAdvisor

TheLightHouseLady/YouTube

You’ll even get the metal mixing container holding whatever wouldn’t fit into the glass.

Lonniedee/TripAdvisor

There’s a beer garden, too. It’s a fun place to relax with a cold one and pass the time.

Where else in Wyoming are there establishments operating in a wrinkle in time?

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