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Laramie, WY
It's called the Cowboy State, but you don't have to ride and rope to feel at home. Wyoming is a vast land filled with natural wonders, wildlife, outdoor recreation, and very few people. It's a place where you can see for a hundred miles, taste a sweet mountain stream, savor the scent of pine and sage, feel authentic western history, and hear the soft symphony of nature. With 96,000 square miles of pristine, unspoiled land, Wyoming offers you a wealth of outdoor attractions, including numerous mountains for climbing and skiing, countless lakes for boating and fishing, and endless rivers and streams. You'll also discover some of America's most revered parks, forests and historical sites, including the spectacular Grand Tetons, Devils Tower, and Yellowstone National Park with its world-famous Old Faithful Geyser. With so much natural beauty, wide-open space, exciting activities, fresh air, and friendly people, Wyoming is sure to make you feel right at home. Make yourself comfortable. Make yourself at home. Make the move to one of our ranches in wonderful Wyoming.
Wyoming is beauty in motion. The state's unspoiled landscape spans across hills blanketed with pine and cedar trees, vast meadows, and scenic canyons. Naturally, this is the ideal home for abundant wildlife, including seven of the continent's greatest big game animals - Big Horn Sheep, Moose, Elk, White Tail Deer, Antelope and Black Bear. Hand-in-hand with this breathtaking setting is a robust Western spirit combined with recreational offerings that are second to none. On the financial side, Wyoming offers a strong economy, the appeal of a below-national-average cost of living, and NO income taxes, which make it financially appealing as well. The combined result of all of this is a state so special, and a setting so stunning, that many will want to make it their own…and now they can.
A few of our favorite things about Wyoming….
Numerous national and state sites – Wyoming is home to renowned Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks plus a host of national forests, national monuments and national recreation areas. Add to this an impressive list of state parks and archeological sites.
Recreational richness – The outdoor recreational possibilities are endless. From hunting some of Wyoming’s big game to enjoying beautiful Casper Mountain, which offers scenic hiking and biking trails, camping, skiing, snowmobiling, and some great escape picnic areas. In addition, golf courses, fishing, kayaking and rafting also await you along the North Platte River.
Geographical diversity – Mountains, hills, meadows, canyons, desert, grasslands, rivers, hot springs, rock formations. The list goes on. Indeed, Wyoming has nearly every geographical feature imaginable. With this great diversity comes a wealth of possibility.
Economic appeal – NO TAXES!! In addition to a strong economy, Wyoming offers a low cost of living NO corporate, NO personal and NO inventory taxes. This tax structure is very beneficial to residents and businesses, and will continue to be among the lowest in the nation.
Visit The Wyoming Depart of Revenue for more information.
Travel to Laramie, Wyoming
Our spectacular ranch is in close proximity to the historic, colorful streets of downtown Laramie. The Wyoming Plains were home to the Shoshone and Teton-Dakota Indians long before the 1820's, when early trappers and traders began to inhabit the region. One early trapper by the name of Jacques LaRamee built a cabin at the junction of the Laramie and Platte Rivers. The town was later named in his honor.
Pioneers traveling west on the Oregon and Mormon Trails remained to homestead. In 1868, the Union Pacific Railroad began to travel across southern Wyoming. By the time the first passenger train rolled into town in May of that same year, the city had 23 saloons, one hotel and no churches. The Wild West was alive and well!
Today, Laramie is a small western city that cherishes and celebrates its roots while growing to meet the future with enthusiastic optimism. Capturing the ambiance of the Old West, Laramie offers museums, monuments and historic sites which pay tribute to its fascinating past. You’ll also find ground-pounding rodeos and horse shows. After all, Wyoming isn’t called “the cowboy state” for nothing!
Airport
Laramie Regional Airport (LAR)
Southern Wyoming’s own airport with daily fights to Denver.
www.laramieairport.com
Airlines
Great Lakes Airlines
Reservations 800-554-5111
www.flygreatlakes.com
Rental Cars
Advantage Rent A Car
800-777-55243
www.Advantage.com
Payless Car Rental
1-800-PAYLESS
www.paylesscarrental.com
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2208 E. Grand Ave., Laramie, WY 82070
(800-261-7331)
www.enterprise.com
Avis Rent A Car of Laramie
555 General Brees, Laramie, WY 82070
800-331-1212
www.avis.com
Hertz Rent A Car
555 General Brees Rd., Laramie, WY 82070
800-654-3131
www.hertz.com
Alamo Rent A Car
800-462-5266
www.alamo.com
National Car Rental
800-227-7368
www.nationalcar.com
Hotels/Lodging
Vee Bar Ranch
2091 State Highway 130
Laramie, WY
800-483-3227
www.veebar.com
Laramie Travelodge
165 N. 3rd St., Laramie, WY
307-742-6671
www.travelodge.com
Comfort Inn
3420 Grand Ave., Laramie, WY
6.3 miles from Laramie Regional Airport (LAR)
www.comfortinn.com
For additional lodging options visit:
Laramie Area Chamber of Commerce
800 South Third Street ~ Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 745-7339 toll free: 866-876-1012
Fax: (307) 745-4624
www.laramie.org
chamberofcommerce@laramie.org
Restaurants
Altitude Chophouse & Brewery
Phone: (307) 721-4031
320 South 2nd St.
Laramie, Wyoming 82070
Lovejoy’s Bar & Grill
Phone: (307) 745-0141
101 Grand Avenue
Laramie, Wyoming 82070
Overland Restaurant
(307) 721-2800
100 E. Ivinson Ave., Laramie, WY
Bernie's Mexican Restaurant
(307) 742-5425
367 Snowy Range Rd., Laramie, WY
Library Restaurant & Brewing
(307) 742-0500
1622 E. Grand Ave., Laramie, WY
New Great Wall Restaurant
(307) 745-7966
1501 S. 3rd St., Laramie, WY
Jeffrey's Bistro
(307) 742-7046
123 E. Ivinson Ave., Laramie, WY
Things to do in or around Laramie
Unrivaled Recreation
The nearby Sierra Madre and Snowy Range are part of the Medicine Bow National Forest and offer spectacular year-round recreation possibilities. Any visitor to the Rockies will want to experience the Snowy Range Scenic Byway which winds through southeastern Wyoming’s jagged granite peaks and past crystal blue mountain lakes. This twenty-nine mile stretch of highway east of Laramie offers an unpredented visual experience throught the heart of the Medicine Bow National Forest. The 12,000 foot Medicine Bow Peak rises along the road to help give this breathtaking drive the nickname of the “Great Skyroad.”
Rock climbers and hikers will be drawn to Vedauwoo (pronounced vee-da-voo). Translated from its Native American roots, the word Vedauwoo means “earth born spirits.” At an altitude of 8,000 this strange collection of colossal rocks has become one of the most popular attractions in the area. The granite rock formations here are said to be more than 1.4 billion years old and views from the top of the crags are unprecedented. Climbers can see from Wyoming’s mountains down the Continental Divide into Colorado.
With countless rivers, streams, lakes and mountains, there are endless opportunities for world-class fishing, mountain biking, camping, hunting, snowmobiling, skiing and more.
Hunting: Wyoming’s hunting and fishing is known worldwide. Check with Wyoming Game and Fish for specific information on hunting and fishing: 307-473-3400 or http://gf.state.wy.us
Geological Museum of the University of Wyoming
S.H. Knight Geology Bldg., University of Wyoming
307-766-2646
www.uwyo.edu/geomuseum/
Other contact: uwgeoms@uwyo.edu
With huge dinosaur skeletons and a total of more than 50,000 catalogued fossil, rock and mineral specimens – the Geological Museum of the University of Wyoming is an important source for scientists.
Admission is free. Museum hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Closed Holidays.
Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site
975 Snowy Range Rd.
800-845-2287
Directions: West Laramie close to I 80.
www.wyoprisonpark.org
Other contact: info@wyoprisonpark.org
Legendary bandit Butch Cassidy lived here. Well, he was forced to live here – as an inmate at the Wyoming Territorial Prison. Today the prison is a museum and part of the Wyoming Territorial Park. The Wyoming Territorial Prison was built in 1872 and was partially restored in 1989. There is also an old frontier town that offers daily western-style entertainment like gunfights and saloon shows. A ranchland exhibit shows how life on the prairie was in the 1800s.
Admission is $5 for adults, $2.50 for teens (12-17). Children under 11 get in free. Admission: $10.50 June to August, $8.50 May and September. Look for special events like the Ghost Tours for Halloween.
Chief Washakie Statue
(in front of the University of Wyoming on Ivinson Avenue)
Chief Washakie was a renowned warrior and leader of the Shoshone tribe in the mid 19th century. He is buried in the old military cemetery at Fort Washakie, but this striking monument to him is in Laramie, in front of the University of Wyoming on Ivinson Avenue. The 24-foot bronze statue, created by sculptor Dave McGary, depicts the chief astride an Appaloosa and challenging Crow Chief Big Robber to begin the Battle of Crowheart Butte.
Snowy Range Ski Area
30 miles west of Laramie on Highway 130. Exit I-80 at Snowy Range road exit and head west, left at the off ramp. Having four chairlifts and recently outfitted with a new lodge in 2004, Snowy Range is less expensive than the surrounding areas. There are 27 downhill ski trails for beginner to advanced skiers and snowboarders. There is also cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Summer offers hiking and scenic drives.
(307) 745-2300
www.snowyrange.com
Snowmobiling
With more than 2,000 miles of groomed and ungroomed trails, Wyoming has long been known as a paradise for snowmobilers.
The state is divided into 11 major trail regions for snowmobile reports: Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, the Continental Divide region, the Wyoming Range, the Sierra Madre Mountains, the Snowy Range, Casper Mountain, the Black Hills, the Bear Lodge Mountains, the Big Horn Mountains and the Beartooth Mountains.
The Snowy Range Recreational Area and Ski Resort hosts the best trails near Wild Horse Ranch and Laramie. Online snowmobile reports are updated weekly throughout the season, from Dec. 1 to April 15, at http://wyotrails.state.wy.us/template/groomcom.cfm.
More information on snowmobiling in the national parks is available online at www.nps.gov/yell.
Vedauwoo Recreation Area: Known for spectacular granite rock formations, located in the Medicine Bow National Forest. Enjoy the excellent rock climbing, picnic areas, and campgrounds. Call Medicine Bow National Forest for more information: (307) 745-2300
www.vedauwoo.org
Curt Gowdy State Park: Located 26 miles west of Cheyenne. This is an excellent area for camping, boating, windsurfing, hiking, and fishing. There are 2 stocked reservoirs, and even an amphitheater for outdoor concerts. Contact park superintendent: (307) 632-7946
http://wyoparks.state.wy.us/
Diamond Guest Ranch/Chugwater: An hour NW of Cheyenne, offers horseback riding, hay rides, trout fishing, hunting, kiddy pony rides, steakhouse and bar, dance hall, cabin rentals. Contact Diamond Guest Ranch: 1-800-932-4222 or (307) 422-3564
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