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ALBANY COUNTY / LARAMIE AREA VISITOR’S GUIDE ALBANY • CENTENNIAL • ROCK RIVER • WOODS LANDING WWW.VISITLARAMIE.ORG 1-800-445-5303
ALBANY COUNTY / LARAMIE AREAVISITOR’S GUIDE
ALBANY • CENTENNIAL • ROCK RIVER • WOODS LANDING
WWW.VISITLARAMIE.ORG 1-800-445-5303
Welcome to Laramie, Wyoming, an unparalleled summer and winter vacation getaway with a colorful history. Whether you’re looking for great food, historic walking tours or outdoor adventure, VisitLaramie.org can help you figure out all the details to plan your next trip. Join seekers of all ages and varieties in Wyoming’s favorite playground!
BOOK YOUR STAY TODAYwww.visitlaramie.org call: 1-800-445-5303
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WELCOME
TO ADVENTURE
General Information ............... Summer Adventures ................ Winter Adventures ................... Albany County Adventures ........Old Western Adventures ..........Adventure at the Museums ......Laramie Events ..........................University of Wyoming ........... Laramie Mural Adventure ..........Laramie Tours...........................Dining Guide ..........................Laramie Area Map ................... Lodging ...................................
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Albany County Visitors’ GuideCopyright 2015, Albany County Tourism BoardA publication of the Albany County Tourism Board, 210 E. Custer, Laramie, Wyoming, 82070. All photos, illustrations and text are the property of the Albany County Tourism Board. Unauthorized use prohibited. Printed by Modern Printing Co., Laramie, Wyoming.
Website: www.visitlaramie.orgE-mail: [email protected]: (800) 445-5303 Local: (307) 745-4195
Executive Director Fred Ockers; [email protected] Director Michael Gray; [email protected] Inquires [email protected]
WELCOME TO LARAMIE!
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Photo by BHP Images - Hiking the Snowy Range Mountains -
Miss Rodeo Wyoming Laurel AustinWelcomes you to Laramie, Wyoming
Photo by Brian Guice - Mountain Biking at Vedauwoo
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GO CLIMB A BIG ROCK
PHOTOGRAPHYAbundant wild-life, dramatic alpine scenes and jumbled rock formations make the area around Laramie a feast for the lens of any photographer. Professional and amateur photographers can delight in days spent shooting the shifting light on the grandeur of the surrounding Rocky Mountains, and bring home memories to last a lifetime.
CLIMBINGLess than 20 minutes East of Laramie, the Vedauwoo Recreation Area boasts some of the best rock-climbing in the country. The wind and water sculpted granite creating spectacular formations here that attract climbers from all over the world to test their skills on wide cracks called off-widths. There’s plenty to enjoy here for a beginning climber as well. Outdoor shops in Laramie can help you get outfitted with all the gear you’ll need, and help you find a local guide to show you the ropes.
AT VEDAUWOO
Photo by BHP Images - Rock Climbing at Vedauwoo
ASK FOR OUR SUMMER ADVENTURE BROCHURE & MAPS
Summer is the perfect time to sample some of the outdoor activities available in the Laramie area.
HIKING & CampingWhether you seek the solitude of an alpine lake, the raw beauty of weathered granite, or a simple walk close to town, the hiking trails around Laramie offer something for everyone. Families will find fun and exploration close to town, while backpackers can spend a week in the high country of the Medicine Bow Mountains. Local outdoor shops offer experienced staff who can help outfit you for a few hours or a few days of exploration on your own.
MOUNTAIN BIKING With over a hundred mountain biking trails to choose from, the area around Laramie is a paradise for exploration on two wheels. Choose your level of challenge, from easy scenic trails suitable for families to technical single tracks that will challenge the most experienced riders. Laramie’s downtown bike shops are staffed with knowledgeable locals who can assist in your planning and help you find all the gear you’ll need to make your biking vacation memorable and safe.
CANOEING & KAYAKINGPristine alpine lakes, roaring rivers and placid ponds invite a boater to dip in their oars. Spend an afternoon watching eagles hunt and moose graze as your boat drifts by or enjoy the excitement of white water kayaking.
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Photo by BHP Images - Rainbow on the Laramie
Photo by Brian Guice - Vedauwoo
Photo by BHP Images - Camping at Vedauwoo
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FISHINGThe rivers, lakes and ponds around Laramie provide hours of exciting fishing for anglers of all abilities. Cutthroat, Rainbow, Brown and Brook trout are abundant in the Big Laramie River, the Little Laramie River, the alpine lakes of the Snowy Range and even scattered beaver ponds. Local fly-fish-ing guides can help you arrange a memorable float trip down the North Platte River including a famous five and a half mile section affectionately called the Miracle Mile.
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WINTERADVENTURES
Photo by MarleneePhotography - Brandon Chimenti Rider, Snowy Range
The first snowfall of the year ushers in a whole host of wild winter recreation options.
SNOWMOBILINGExplore the forested glens and rolling meadows of the Snowy Range from the back of a snowmobile. Wyoming boasts some of the most consistent and fluffy powder in the American West and a motorized sled is the perfect way to get acquainted with this vast playground. With over two hundred miles of groomed trails and 120 miles of marked ungroomed trails, the area around Laramie offers terrain suitable for every skill level.
Snowmobiling maps and info available!
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CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING & SNOWSHOEINGTo really escape the crowds and enjoy the solitude of a wild Wyoming winter, step into a pair of cross-country skis or snowshoes and onto miles of groomed trails and scenic rolling terrain easily accessible from downtown Laramie. This gentle winter activity can take you to remote and thrilling locations and allow you unparalleled opportunities to observe birds and wild-life in their winter adaptations. Laramie stores cater to the outdoorsman and can provide rentals, maps and help plan your trip.
DOWNHILL SKIINGThe Snowy Range Ski and Recreation Area, just thirty-five miles west of Laramie, provides world-class skiing in the stunning alpine splendor of the Medicine Bow National Forest. Boasting 245 inches of snow each year, our 250 acres of ski area includes 2 terrain parks and over two dozen trails suitable for beginners to experts. This gem of a resort will quickly become your favorite. You won’t find any crowds here, just miles of beautiful skiing and lots of friendly faces.
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FAT BIKINGWith the rising popularity of fat-tired bikes, you can enjoy riding in any sea-son. Miles of groomed trails and forest service roads provide hours of explora-tion and entertainment for anyone brave enough to try out this exciting new mode of transportation. Bike stores in Laramie can provide informa-tion, rentals and advice on how to best enjoy a bike ride during winter months.
SKIING AND SNOWSHOEING MAPS ARE AVAILABLE.
Photo by Brian Guice - Snowy Range Ski and Recreation Area
Photo by Brian Guice - Ski Cabin
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TAKE THE SNOWY RANGE SCENIC BYWAY, HWY 130
ASK ABOUT THE CENTENNIAL TOUR BROCHURE
THE TOWNS OF ALBANY COUNTYThe tiny towns surrounding Laramie offer a unique glimpse into Wyoming’s rural past…and future.
ALBANYLess than a hundred people are lucky enough to call Albany home. This lovely location, nestled in a canyon at the base of the soaring Snowy Range Mountains, attracts thousands of visitors each year. Most of them find their way to the Albany Lodge, where delicious food and comfortable accommodations await. Everyone from thrill-seeking adventur-ers to vacationers looking to unwind can find something to enjoy at this charming lodge, thirty-five miles west of Laramie.
CENTENNIALThirty miles west of Laramie you will find a community known as Centennial which was originally settled by workers for the first Transcontinental Railroad. The nearby Medicine Bow National Forest provided the wood for the ties that would connect the Union Pacific and Central Pacific lines. Later, the discovery of gold lured miners, prospectors and merchants to the area. Centennial is now a year-round resort, rustic yet comfort-able, that serves as the gateway to the Snowy Range.
ROCK RIVERWhen Union Pacific moved the railroad line west of the Rock Creek Station in 1898, the town of Rock River was born. About 250 people call this quaint town, located forty miles northwest of Laramie, home. Explore the rich history of this unique place which has a friendly small town fell that is hard to find in the modern world.
WOODS LANDINGTravelers looking for peace and quiet amid the grandeur of the Snowy Range Mountains need look no further than the tiny hamlet of Woods Landing, twenty-five miles southwest of Laramie. Whether just passing through or hoping to stay a few days, Woods Landing offers the weary traveler a chance to step back in time and enjoy old-fashioned hospitality and family values among spectacular scenery while enoying the spectacular scenery.
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TRUE WESTERN HISTORYLaramie is rich in Wild West history, from fur trappers to railroads.
JACQUES LA RAMEEFrench Canadian fur trader and mountain man Jacques La Ramee arrived in what is now the state of Wyoming in 1815. Five years later he departed for a season of trapping along the river that now bears his name; he was never seen or heard from again. Details surrounding his disappearance are still unknown, but the town of Laramie, two rivers, a fort, a county and a mountain peak bear his name today.
FORT SANDERSOriginally established as a military post on July 19, 1866, Fort Sanders was first known as Fort John Buford and later named for General William P. Sanders. Very little of the mostly wooden fort exists today other than some of the original stones of the guard house. This fort was built to protect travelers on the Overland Trail and workers who were constructing the Union Pacific Railway from hostile Indian attacks. Remnants can still be seen 3 miles south of Laramie on Highway 287.
THE ARRIVAL OF UNION PACIFICUnion Pacific construction crews laid the track connecting Laramie to the rest of the country on May 4, 1868; a few passengers arrived the same day and regular service began less than a week later. The arrival of the rail-road inspired entrepreneurs to build more permanent structures in what had been a “Hell on Wheels” tent city. For a few months Lara-mie was the western terminal of the Union Pacific Railroad, but even after track was laid to points further west, Lara-mie’s reputation- and population- continued to grow.
A BRIGHT IDEAIn August of 1878, famed inventor Thomas Edison
traveled to what is now the state of Wyoming to observe a solar eclipse. During his stay he came
up with the idea for a filament light bulb, either while staring into a campfire or when
his fly fishing rod broke in two. This inven-tion led to the first electrical plant in the Rocky Mountains, located in present day Laramie, which lit up the surround-ing night sky and earned the town the nickname “Gem City of the Plains”.
Photo by American Heritage Center
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MUSEUMS AND MONUMENTSThe area around Laramie has a concentration of delightful museums, historic landmarks and creative monuments.See Map pages 18-19 for all Museum locations
UW CENTENNIAL COMPLEXThe University of Wyoming Art Museum and American Heritage Center are located in a dramatic building which sits on the northern edge of campus Rising like a dark mountain from the surrounding plains, this building houses one of the finest art collections in the state, and also serves as a repository for manuscripts, rare books and official archives. Visitors are drawn from around the world to this incredible collection, and admission is free. Call: (307) 766-6622
AMES MONUMENTThe highest point on the original Transcontinental Railroad is marked by a 60 ft. tall granite pyramid, erected in 1882 and now a popular tourist attraction. The Ames brothers are credit-ed with the completion of the tracks that linked the coasts and are commemorated with two nine-foot tall bas-relief portraits near the top of the stone structure. Located just twenty miles south east of Laramie, the monument is open year-round, weather permitting.
THE WYOMING TERRITORIAL PRISON STATE HISTORIC SITEBuilt in 1872, the Wyoming Territorial Prison housed over a thousand “evil doers of all classes and kinds”, including the notorious Butch Cassidy. In 1903, after the completion of a new prison in Rawlins, the University of Wyoming incorporated the buildings and grounds into the College of Agriculture. Over eighty years later the state took over administration of the facility and renovated several structures, creating a museum that is open seasonally to the public. Call: (307) 745-3733
ASK ABOUT OUR MUSEUM TOUR BROCHURE
Photo by Angela Jones - Ames Monument
Photo by BHP Images- - American Heritage CenterButch CassidyPhoto courtesy of the American Heritage Center
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Laramie Plains MuseumThe Ivinson Mansion , which now houses the Lara-mie Plains Museum, was home to Edward and Jane Ivinson who finished it’s construction in 1893. In 1960 local citizens saved the house from demolition and dedicated it to showcasing local area artifacts. The museum has daily hour-long guided tours. Call: (307) 742-4448
The Lincoln MonumentEast of Laramie on Interstate 80 at exit 323 you will be greeted by an enormous bronze sculpture of Abe Lincoln’s head that weighs over two tons. The monument was complet-ed in 1959 to honor the 150th anniversary of Lincoln’s birth and was placed at the highest point along the Old Lincoln Highway (US 30). Stop at the Summit Visitor Center for a well deserved break.
Wyoming house for Historic WomenThe Wyoming House for Historic Women honors Louisa Swain along with twelve other distinguished “first” women in Wyoming history, including the first woman in the world to hold judicial office and the first woman elected governor in the nation. The museum also hosts conferences and lectures and invites visitors to learn more about the influential women of Wyoming. Call: 307-721-5118
Louisa Swain was the first woman in the world to cast a ballot under the laws giving women full equality to men in Albany County Wyoming - September 6, 1870
UW Geological MuseumThe University of Wyoming’s Geological Muse-um displays one of only five full brontosaurus skeletons in the world, along with the bones of many other prehistoric behemoths. Kids love the informative and interactive exhibits; parents love the educational opportunities and the free cost of admission. Conveniently located on the UW campus, this treasure trove is open every day except holidays and Sunday. Call: 307-766-2646
ASK ABOUT OUR MUSEUM TOUR BROCHURE
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Laramie Jubilee Days“Freedom has a Birthday” party in Wash-ington Park plus nighttime fireworks kick off a week-long celebration of Wyoming’s statehood which is July 10th. Visitors and residents enjoy rodeos, a carnival, a parade, music and Wyoming’s best brew-fest, plus many other events during the annual week long Jubilee Days.
Website: www.laramiejubileedays.com
SNOWY RANGE MUSIC FESTIVALHeld over Labor Day weekend, this multi- day festival brings together over thirty artists and bands for foot-stomping fun on two stages. Started in 2009 by the bass player for blues band Blinddog Smokin’, this celebration continues to grow each year, attracting loyal fans from all over the country. With an impressive roster of bands, from Afrofunk to zydeco, high energy bluegrass to mellow crooning, this festival aims to become the highest qual-ity music event in the Rockies.
Facebook: Snowy Range Music Festival
FARMERS’ MARKETThe streets of downtown Laramie fill with vendors for the Farmer’s Market every Friday afternoon from July through September. Enjoy live music and a friend-ly atmosphere while you chat with local vendors. Goods for sale include fresh produce, pastries, jewelry, cheese, honey and a variety of local arts and crafts.
Website: www.laramiefarmersmarket.com
BIKE RACES & RUNSThe varied terrain of the Laramie area makes it an ideal location for mountain bike races and runs. At 111k, the Laramie Enduro is Wyoming’s premier endurance mountain bike competition, while easier events like the Prison Break 5 k run and obstacle course provide fun for the whole family. The variety of races offers excitement and challenge for competitor and spectator alike.
Annual Laramie EventsFestivals, celebrations and competitions take place around Laramie during every season of the year. Check out our Events Calendar at www.visitlaramie.org/plan-your-trip/events-calendar
University of WyomingThe University of Wyoming provides a vibrant cultural hub for the entire surrounding area.
ACADEMICSWith outstanding faculty and world-class research facilities, the University of Wyoming at Laramie provides major-university benefits with small-school advantages. 190 areas of study and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1 ensure a quality education and almost half of all classes offered on campus have less than 20 students.
Marian H. Rochelle Gateway CenterWelcoming visitors to the UW campus and the Laramie area the Gateway Center is perfect for any size conference or get together.
UW SportsThe University of Wyoming offers 17 NCAA division sports, nine for women and eight for men. The Cowboys and Cowgirls compete at the NCAA Division I level as a member of the Mountain West Conference. Athletes can also compete at the intramural or club level in dozens of sports on campus.
UW CAMPUS TOUR BROCHURES AVAILABLE
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The Laramie Mural Project was formed as a collaboration between local artists, the University of Wyoming Art Museum and the Laramie Main Street Alliance and funding from the Albany County Tourism Board in order to enhance public art in historic downtown Laramie. New murals are scheduled for painting!
At the Laramie Area Visitor Center, 210 E, Custer and Laramie Main Street, 207 Grand Ave.
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Dial 307-200-0040 then hit the number below, followed by the pound sign (#) to hear the muralartists talk about their work.
#3 Talal Cockar, Tierray Libertad, 2011 Big Hollow Food Co-Op, 119 S. First St.#4 Meghan Meier, Grainery Grove, 2011-2013 The Big Dipper, 111 E. Ivinson Ave.#5 Jeff Hubbell and Lindsay Olson, Prairie Dog Town, 2013 The Curiosity Shoppe, The Herb House, Atmo-sphere Mountain Works, between First and Second streets, west-facing alley#6 Meghan Meier, Escape, 2012 Undercover Beds and Spas, Second and Garfield Streets#7 Travis Rhett Ivey, Hollyhock Haven, 2011 City of Laramie Parking Lot, Custer St. between First & Second St.#8 Dan Toro, Book Shelf, 2012 Laramie Vision Clinic, 408 S. Second St., west-facing alley (Destroyed by Fire)#9 Dan Toro, Growth, 2012 Source Gas, 416 S. Third St.#10 Travis Rhett Ivey, Crossing Sherman Hill, 2013 Modern Printing, Kearney Street between Third and Second #11 Talal Cockar, We Built the Dream, 2014, 606 S. 2nd Street#12 - #20 Gill Street Alley at 320 S. 2nd Street
LARAMIE MURAL PROJECT BROCHURE AVAILABLE.
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Laramie’s First Mobile InteractiveOn this interactive adventure, you’ll experience pioneers, outlaws and vigilantes. At each of the 15 locations, you’ll view a video, slideshow, or pan-orama from Laramie’s colorful past. Choose your first location, then unlock each legend with your smartphone or tablet.
Pick up an informative brochure at the Laramie Visitor Center 210 E. Custer, Laramie or just wander the streets at your leisure, soaking up some of the finest and most varied History in Wyoming.
• Albany County Museums• Centennial Tour• Historic Architectural Treasures• Historic Downtown Laramie• The Campus of University of Wyoming• The Old Lincoln Highway• Railroads of Albany County• West Side Stories
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DINING GUIDE American
17th Street Cafe310 S. 17th St. - (307) 742-1600Alibi - Wood Fired 404 S. 4th St. - (307) 745-9738www.alibipub.comAltitude Chophouse & Brewery320 S. 2nd St. - (307) 721-4031www.altitudechophouse.comApplebee’s Bar & Grill3209 Grand Ave. - (307) 745-3880www.applebees.comBailey’s Restaurant & Patio2410 Grand Ave.- (307) 742-6411www.baileysoflaramie.comBoomer’s BBQ615 S. 2nd St.- (307) 742-6000www.boomersbbq.comBorn in a Barn100 E. Ivinson Ave.- (307) 460-3604The Crowbar & Grill202 S. 2nd St. - (307) 460-2756www.thecrowbarandgrill.com Cavalry Steakhouse4425 S. 3rd St.- (307) 745-5551 www.laramiesteakhouse.com Chili’s2523 Grand Ave. UW Plaza(307) 745-3540www.chilis.comCK Chuck Wagon1502 S. 3rd St.- (307) 745-4578Fox Run Steakhouse(at the Laramie Country Club)489 Hwy. 230- (307) 745-4161www.laramiecountryclub.com
The Great American Grill(in the Hilton Garden Inn)2229 Grand Ave.- (307) 745-5500Iron Skillet1855 West Curtis St.- (307) 745-6475J’s Steakhouse3225 Grand Ave. - (307) 745-3914 Jeffrey’s Bistro123 Ivinson Ave.- (307) 742-7046www.jeffreysbistro.comThe Library Sports Grille & Brewery201 E. Custer St.- (307) 742-0500Lovejoy’s Bar & Grill101 Grand Ave.- (307) 745-0141www.elmerlovejoys.comMcAlister’s Deli2317 E. Grand Ave. - (307) 745-3760www.mcalistersdeli.comO’Dwyers Public House1622 E. Grand Ave. - (307) 742-3900www.odwyerspublichouse.com Perkins204 30th St. - (307) 721-3800www.perkinsresaurants.comPrairie Rose Cafe410 S. 2nd St.- (307) 745-8140www.jsprairierose.comRoxie’s on Grand an American Bistro221 E. Grand Ave. - (307) 745-4577Shari’s666 N. 3rd St. - (307) 721-4813www.sharis.comSnowy Range Sports Bar & Grill223 S. Adams St. - (307) 742-0050www.snowyrangesportsbarlaramie.com Sweet Melissa’s213 S. 1st St. - (307) 742-9607
Ethnic
Anong’s Thai Cuisine101 Ivinson Ave. - (307) 745-6262www.anongthaicuisine.comMizu Sushi307 S. 3rd St. - (307) 745-3888www.mizusushi.comNew Great Wall Restaurant1501 S. 3rd St. - (307) 745-7966 The New Mandarin1254 N. 3rd St. - (307) 742-8822www.thenewmandarinlaramie.com Niko Sushi and Steak1702 Grand Ave. (307) 742-6842No. 1 Buffet3236 E. Grand Ave. - (307) 742-8889www.no1buffetlaramie.com Thai Spice204 S 3rd St Ste C - (307) 460-3440Peking Chinese Restaurant1665 N. 3rd St. - (307) 742-8138
Italian & Pizza
Domino’s Pizza309 E. Flint St. - (307) 742-0030www.dominos.comD. P. Dough2900 Grand Ave., Unit 6 (307) 460-9400Grand Avenue Bistro & Pizza301 Grand Ave. - (307) 721-2909www.grandavenuepizza.comLittle Caesars Pizza570 N. 3rd St.- (307) 721-3131www.littlecaesars.comMr. Jim’s Pizza2523 Grand Ave. Unit A (307) 742-5467www.mrjims.comPapa John’s Pizza553 N. 3rd St. - (307) 742-7272www.papajohns.comPAPA Murphy’s Pizza2111 Grand Ave. - (307) 745-7676www.papamurphys.comPizza Hut1460 N. 3rd St. (307) 742-8118www.pizzahut.com
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Mexican
Almanza’s Mexican Food2615 E. Grand Ave. - (307) 745-3762Andale Corona Village2900 Grand Ave. - (307) 745-5944Bernie’s Mexican Food367 Snowy Range Rd.(307) 742-5425www.bernismexican.comCorona Village513 Boswell Dr. - (307) 721-0167www.coronavillage.netQdoba Mexican Grill252 N. 3rd St. - (307) 742-9962
Coffee Shops/Ice Cream
Big Dipper ice cream111 Ivinson Ave. - (307) 460-3358 Cloud 9 Frozen Yogurt & Gourmet Coffee3236 Grand Ave Ste A - (307) 460-2282 Coal Creek Coffee Co.110 Grand Ave. - (307) 745-7737Coal Creek Coffee Co.(2nd Location) 2317 Grand Ave. (307) 742-9316Cowboy Coffee15th & Spring Creek - (307) 760-0818The Copper Kettle (Upstairs)209 S. 2nd St. - (307) 742-1800Dairy Queen (in Walmart)4308 E. Grand Ave. (307) 742-2011Daylight Donuts151 N. 3rd St.- (307) 745-8174Gem City Java151 N. 3rd St. - (307) 745-8174Hardback Cafe (in Hastings)654 N. 3rd St. - (307) 745-0312Java Java Espresso2208 Grand Ave. - (307) 745-9338Night Heron Books & Coffee107 E. Ivinson St. - (307) 742-9028Starbucks Coffee3021 Grand Ave. - (307) 742-3262
Starbucks Coffee (in Ridley’s)3112 E. Grand Ave. - (307) 742-8146Starbucks Coffee (in Safeway)554 N. 3rd St. - (307) 721-5107The Grounds Coffee Lounge171 N. 3rd St. - (307) 460-2073Turtle Rock Coffee & Cafe270 N. 9th St. - (307) 745-3741
Fast Food
Arby’s 2148 Grand Ave. - (307) 742-5559Bagelmakers252 N. 3rd St. - (307) 721-7000Burger King3001 E. Grand Ave. - (307) 742-8590Cherries Ice Cream & Grill1253 N. 3rd St. - (307) 745-5562Jimmy John’s Sandwich Shop2405 E. Grand Ave. - (307) 745-1555McDonald’s (East)3000 Grand Ave. - (307) 745-3600McDonald’s (West)1666 Snowy Range Rd. - (307) 745-0006Sonic2510 Grand Ave. - (307) 742-9395Subway 1700 Grand Ave. - (307) 742-4135Subway (2nd Location)168 N. 3rd St. - (307) 745-9387Subway (3rd Location)515 Adams St. - (307) 742-2641Subway (4th Location)(in Walmart))4308 E. Grand Ave. - (307) 745-8300Taco Bell2121 Grand Ave. - (307) 745-5008Taco John’s2114 Grand Ave. - (307) 745-5085Wendy’s3103 Grand Ave. - (307) 742-0082Wendy’s (2nd Location)1452 N. McCue St. - (307) 742-2878
Albany & Centennial Area
Albany Lodge1148 State Hwy. 11 Albany(307) 745-5782Bear Tree Cafe 2768 Hwy. 130 Centennial(307) 742-2410Century Bar & Grille2758 Hwy. 130 Centennial(307) 745-8303Mountain View Cafe2747 Hwy. 130 Centennial (307) 742-3588The Old Corral2750 Hwy. 130 Centennial(307) 745-5918 Trading Post Restaurant & Saloon2753 Hwy. 130 Centennial(307) 721-5074Vee Bar Guest Ranch 38 Vee Bar Ranch Rd. - (307) 745-7036
Woods Landing Area
Woods Landing Bar, Café & Resort9 State Hwy. 10 Woods Landing/Jelm(307) 745-5770WYCOLO Lodge4039 Hwy. 230 - (307) 742-6800
UW Union Food Court
UW Campus, Student Union (307) 766-6269The Garden’s Cafe’ & Lounge(School year hours) Panda Express M-F 10:30am - 8pm Pita Pit M-F 9:00am - 7:00pmRolling Mill Cafe’ M-F 7:30am - 2pmS’Pokes Pizza M-F 10am - 7:00pmSnowy Range Top and Go M-F 11:00am - 6:00pm
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Americas Best Value Inn
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Wyocolo Lodge
Woods Landing Resort
Medicine BowNational Forest
KOA Campground
Longhorn Lodge
Shirley’s Bed & Breakfast
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Laramie MuseumsHistoric Ivinson Museum 603 Ivinson Ave. (307) 742-4448Nici Self Museum 2734 Hwy 130 (307) 742-7763Laramie Railroad Depot 1st Kearney St. (307) 399-3772UW Anthropology 12th and Lewis St. (307) 766-2208UW Art Museum Centennial Complex (307) 766-6622UW Geological Museum S.H. Knight Geology Bldg. (307) 766-2646UW Insect Gallery Agriculture Bldg. (307) 766-5338UW Planetarium Physical Sciences Bldg. (307) 766-2613Women’s History House 317 South 2nd St. (309) 742-2919Wyoming Territorial Prison 975 Snowy Range Rd. (307) 745-6161
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YELLOWSTONE: 405 MILES NWROCKY MTN. NAT’L PARK: 119 MILES SOUTHOMAHA: 542 MILES EASTBILLINGS: 425 MILES NORTH
DEVILS TOWER: 313 MILES NORTHDENVER: 135 MILES SOUTHSALT LAKE CITY: 389 MILES WESTRAPID CITY: 303 MILES NE
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Hotels
1. Albany Lodge1148 Hwy 11 Albany, WYwww.albanylodge.com(307) 745-5782High-speed Internet, Meeting Room
2. Americinn Lodge & Suites4712 E. Grand Ave. Laramie WYwww.americinn.com(307) 745-0777Pool/Hot Tub, High-speed Internet, Breakfast, Meeting Room, Exercise Room
3. Americas Best Value Inn523 S. Adams St. Laramie, WYwww.americasbestvalueinn.com(307) 721-8860High-speed Internet, Meeting Room
4. Best Western1767 N. Banner Rd. Laramie, WY 82070www.bookbestwestern.com(307) 745-5700Pool/Hot Tub, High-speed Internet, Full Breakfast, Meeting Room, Exercise Room, Business Center
5. Comfort Inn (April 2016 Quality Inn & Suites Grand)
3420 E. Grand Ave. Laramie, WY 82070www.comfortinn.com(307) 721-8856Indoor Pool/Spa, High-speed Internet, Full Hot Breakfast, Meeting Room, Exercise Room
6. Days Inn1368 McCue St. Laramie, WY 82070www.daysinn.com(307) 745-5678Pet-friendly, Pool/Hot Tub, High-speed Internet, Breakfast, Exercise Room
7. Downtown Xenion Motel165 N. 3rd St. Laramie, WY(307) 742-6671www.downtownxenionmotel.comLocal discounts on places to eat
8. Econo Lodge1370 McCue St.Laramie, WY 82070www.econolodge.com(307) 745-8900Pool/Hot Tub, High-speed internet, Breakfast
9. Fairfield Inn & Suites1673 Centennial Drive Laramie, WY 82070(307) 460-2100www.marriott.com/larfiIndoor Pool & Spa, High-speed Inter-net, Breakfast Buffet, Meeting Room, Fitness Center
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10. Friendly Motel2758 Hwy. 130 Centennial, WY(307) 742-6033www.friendlycentennial.comPet-friendly
11. Gas Lite Motel960 N. 3rd St. Laramie, WY 82070(307) 742-6616Pet-friendly, Pool, High-speed Internet, Breakfast
12. Hampton Inn3715 E. Grand Ave. Laramie, WY 82070(307) 742-0125www.hamptoninn.comPool/Hot Tub, High-speed Internet, Breakfast, Meeting Room, Exercise Room
13. Hilton Garden Inn2229 Grand Ave. Laramie, WY 82070(307) 745-5500www.laramie.stayhgi.com Pool/Hot Tub, High-speed Internet, Meeting Room, Exercise
14. Holiday Inn204 S. 30th St. Laramie, WY 82070(307) 721-9000www.holidayinn.comPet-friendly, Pool/Hot Tub, High-speed internet, Meeting Room, Exercise Room
15. Laramie Valley Inn1104 S. 3rd St. Laramie, WY 82070(307) 742-4200 www.laramievalleyinn.comHigh-speed Internet, Continental Breakfast, and Newly renovated!
16. Longhorn Lodge362 N. 4th Rock River, WY(307) 378-2555
17. Motel 6621 Plaza Lane Laramie, WY 82070(307) 742-2307www.motel6.comPet-friendly
18. Motel 8501 Boswell Dr. Laramie, WY 92070(307) 745-4856Pet-friendly, High-speed Internet
19. Mountain View Historic Hotel & Coffee Roaster2747 Hwy. 130 Centennial, WY(307) 742-3588www.themountainviewhotel.comPet-friendly, High-speed Internet, Direct TV
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20. Old Corral Hotel2750 Hwy. 130 Centennial, WY(307) 745-5918www.oldcorral.comPet-friendly, Breakfast, Meeting Room
21. Quality Inn(April 2016 Comfort Inn) 1655 Centennial Drive Laramie, WY 82070(307) 742-6665www.choicehotels.comPool/Hot Tub, High-speed Internet, Continental Breakfast, Meeting Room, Exercise Room
22. Ramada2313 Soldier Springs Rd. Laramie, WY 82070(307) 742-6611www.ramada.comPet-friendly, Pool/Hot Tub, High-speed Internet, Breakfast, Meeting Room, Exercise Room
23. Super 81987 Banner Rd. Laramie, WY 82070(307) 745-8901www.super8.comPet-friendly, High-speed Internet, Breakfast
24. Travel Inn262 N. 3rd St. Laramie, WY 82070(307) 745-4853Pool/Hot Tub, High-speed Internet
25. Travelodge Laramie421 Bosewell Dr. Laramie, WY 82070www.laramieexpressinn.com(307) 742-3721Spa/Tub, Outdoor Pool (seasonal), High-speed Internet, Breakfast, Pet Friendly
Campgrounds
26. Albany County Fairgrounds3510 S. 3rd St.Laramie, WY 82070(307) 742-3224Water and electric only
27. KOA Campground1271 Baker St. Laramie, WY(307) 742-6553www.koa.comPet-friendly, Internet, Full hookups!
28. Woods Landing Resort9 State Hwy. 10 Jelm, WY(307) 745-9638www.woodslanding.comPet-friendly, Full hookups!
29. Medicine Bow National Forest(877) 444-6777www.recreation.govPet-friendly, Campgrounds and Dispersed Camping
30. Vedauwoo CampgroundVedauwoo Recreational Area(877) 444-6777www.recreation.govPet-friendly
Guest Cabin/House/Ranches
31. Ames Place2359 Ames Ct., Laramie307-760-2747www.vrbo.com/503565
32. Aspen Creek Cabin1124 Hwy. 11 Albany, WY 82070www.aspencreekcabin.com(303) 437-0001Geocaching, Snow Shoeing, Rails to Trails
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33. Brooklyn Lodge3540 Hwy. 130 Centennial, WY 82055(307) 742-6916.
34. Centennial Trust Co.41 2nd Street Centennial, WY 82055(307) 721-4090Pet-friendly
35. Centennial Valley Lodge Family Retreat729 Hwy. 11 Albany, WY(307) 755-0874 - Pet-friendly
36. Deerwood Station599 State Hwy 11 Laramie, WY 82070(307) 742-3624www.deerwoodstation.net
37. Dodge Creek Ranch402 Dodge Creek Ranch Rd. Rock River, WY(307) 322-2345www.huntinfo.comInternet, Continental Breakfast Hunting & Outfitting
38. Double Mule Shoe Cabins31 5 Bed ailes West of Laramie(307) 742-5629www.doublemuleshoeranch.com
39. J4Brehm’s Ranch1218 Hwy. 130(307) 742-2807www.j4brehmsranch.comPool/Hot Tub Cabins/ Guest Houses
40. Lazy H. Llama Ranch138 Domino Rd. Laramie, WY(307) 742-6752www.laramiellamas.com
41. Mountain Meadow Cabin3519 Hwy. 130 Centennial, WY 82055(307) 742-6042www.mtnmeadowcabins.com
42. Snowy Hideout63 2nd St. Centennial, WY 82055(308) 870-2871www.snowyhideout.net
43. Snowy Mountain Lodge3474 Scenic Highway 130 Centennial, WY 82055(307) 742-7669www.snowymountainlodge.org
44. Two Bar Seven RanchU.S. Hwy. 287 Laramie, WY 82070(307) 742-6072www.twobarsevenranch.com
45. Two Dog Chalet15 Millbrook Rd. Laramie, WY(303) 588-0966
46. Valley’s End Guest House2745 Hwy. 130 Laramie, WY 82070(307) 742-5715
47. Vee Bar Guest Ranch38 Vee Bar Ranch Road Laramie, WY (307) 745-7036www.veebar.comPool/Hot Tub, Meeting Room
48. Winter Creek Condos75 Rainbow Valley Rd. Centennial, WY (307) 721-9859www.wintercreekcondos.com Internet
49. Woods Landing ResortWoods Landing, WY(307) 745-9638www.woodslanding.comPet-friendly
50. WYOCOLO Lodge4039 State Hwy. 230 Laramie, WY 82070(307) 742-6800www.knappswyocololodge.com
Bed & Breakfast
51. Antler County Inn27 2nd St. Centennial, Wy 82055(307) 742-2500www.antlersbnb.com
52. Cowgirls Horse Hotel6822 Black Elk Trail Laramie, WY 82070(307) 745-8794www.cowgirlshorsehotel.com
53. Mad Carpenter Inn353 N. 8th St. Laramie, WY 82070(307) 742-0870www.madcarpenter.comInternet, Continental Breakfast, Meeting Room
54. Shirley’s Bed & Breakfast1994 State Hwy 35Wheatland, WY 82201-849(307) 322-4568www.shirleysbedandbreakfast.com
55. Vista De La Luna Bed & Breakfast88 Monument Rd. Buford, WY 82052(307) 314-9511www.vistadelaluna.com/
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