When you combine eclectic college town tastes with western Wyoming fare, you will find a little bit of everything right here in Laramie. With six Guy-Fieri-approved eateries, the downtown dining scene is not to be missed. Grab breakfast at a classic brunch stop or local bakery, lunch on craft burgers and wings, and treat yourself to a steak dinner so amazing you’ll be back again. So, put away the suit and tie and don your clean Wranglers, because we are Wyoming formal here. Diners, Dives, and More 15 Historic Museums & Monuments As a historic railroad town, the Laramie area boasts 15 historic museums and monuments. Discover everything from arts and culture to history, nature, science, and more! All museums on the University of Wyoming campus are free. Dive into rich western history and travel back in time with tours at the Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site or Laramie Plains Museum in the Historic Ivinson Mansion. With origins on the Overland Trail route, Laramie first began as a frontier military post at the site of Fort Sanders. The Union Pacific Railroad laid out the streets of Laramie just north, as the transcontinental railroad pushed its way west. Laramie later became home to Louisa Swain, the first woman to vote under laws giving men and women equal rights, along with hosting the first female jury in the world. Western Heritage Choose Your Adventure The Medicine Bow National Forest surrounds Laramie with offerings for every outdoor sports & recreation enthusiast. Climb the rock formations of Vedauwoo and Happy Jack, or hike along the 100 alpine lakes of southeast Wyoming’s Snowy Scan Me! Range. If hiking is not your speed, ATV rentals, horseback rides, and more bring the outdoors to your front door. Start exploring today! BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE
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