Little America, Travel facility in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States.
Little America is a travel facility along Interstate 80 in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, featuring a hotel with 140 rooms and an RV park. The complex operates a 24-hour fuel station with 16 pumps and provides complete access to hotel amenities.
The settlement was established as a census-designated place and named after explorer Richard E. Byrd's Antarctic base camp from 1928. This naming choice connected a remote highway stop to a significant chapter in polar exploration history.
The site embodies the American roadside hospitality tradition, serving as a stopping point where travelers find lodging, food, and fuel services integrated into their journey.
The location sits directly on Interstate 80, making it easily accessible for vehicles of all sizes, including RVs. The facility is designed specifically for travelers in transit and offers the services they need without requiring detours.
The settlement recorded just 68 residents, yet every single person counted in the census reported employment. This curious statistic reveals that nearly the entire population works directly for the travel facility itself.
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