Laramie

Laramie is located at very high altitude (over 7,200 ft) and due to this has considerably milder summer summers and more fierce winters than other US cities of comparable latitude in the upper Midwest. Because it lies east of the Continental Divide, placing it in the rain shadow of the Rockies, the climate around Laramie is very dry most of the year so travelers here should take care to drink lots of fluid and not overexert themselves immediately upon arrival to mitigate potential altitude sickness risks.

• Laramie Area Visitor Center

  phone: +1 307-745-4195
  address: 210 Custer

By car

The primary access to Laramie is along Interstate 80, the main east-west corridor in the state; it's roughly an hour west of the junction with I-25 at Cheyenne. Because of the altitude and northern location, it is important to be aware of road conditions and road closures along all roads but especially I-80 as its closure can strand you. Road conditions are available on the internet at several sources including this one:
In the summer months the town is also easily accessible on a smaller road (US 287) that comes up from Fort Collins, Colorado. From Denver it makes for a shorter drive than I-25/I-80, but not noticeably faster.

By plane

• Laramie Regional AirportDaily commercial flights to Denver on United Express. LAR is also a general aviation airport with rentable hangar space, aviation and jet fuel, and two courtesy cars.

Laramie is also accessible from Denver International Airport (DEN). From Denver, take Interstate 25 north to Cheyenne, where it intersects Interstate 80.

By bus

• Greyhound

  phone: +1 307 742-5188
  address: 375 W Lyon St.

Taxi

• Snowy Range Taxi, LLC

  phone: +1 307 343-2323
  address: Mobile Business

Car rental

• Hertz

  phone: +1 307 745-0500
  address: 555 General Brees Rd
  Flights will be met after hours with 24 hours advance notice. After hours return is available in Hertz lot via drop-box.

• Enterprise

  phone: +1 307 721-9876
  address: 2208 E. Grand Ave

• Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site

  phone: +1 307 745-6161
  address: 975 Snowy Range Rd
  This prison, now a state historic site, opened in the late 19th century held some of the regions most hardened criminals.

• Snowy Range Scenic BywayA nationally designated scenic byway, Snowy Range Road is a 29-mile (46-km) drive from Laramie to Saratoga via Snowy Range Pass. There is fishing, picnicing, and hiking opportunities along the road, including a half-day hike to the top of the 12,013-ft (3,661-m) Medicine Bow Peak. The pass is closed in winter.

• Wyoming Cowboys and Cowgirls

  phone: +1 307 766-4850
  address: 1911 E. Willett Drive (ticket office)
  The city's and state's biggest sporting attractions are the University of Wyoming's teams, playing eight men's sports and nine women's sports mostly in the Mountain West Conference. All sports venues are on campus—even the golf course. The hot-button sports, as with most large universities, are typically football and men's basketball.

• Altitude Chophouse & Brewery

  phone: +1 307-721-4031
  address: 320 S. 2nd St.
  Good typical brewpub American food. Can get busy, so plan for a wait if you don't have a reservation.

• Anong's Thai Cuisine

  phone: +1 307-745-6262
  address: 101 E. Ivinson Ave.
  Reliable, if heavily Americanized, Thai standbys.

• Coal Creek Coffee Co.

  address: 110 E. Grand St.
  Coffee and pastries in a lovely old space downtown. A second location towards the eastern side of town at 2317 Grand Ave. (open daily 7AM-8PM) is closer to most hotels but lacks the charm.

• Mizu Sushi

  phone: +1 307-745-3888
  address: 307 S. 3rd St.
  How they get fresh fish in Laramie remains a mystery, but the results are surprisingly good. Serves a variety of both Japanese and Vietnamese dishes in addition to sushi.

• Turtle Rock Cafe

  phone: +1 307-745-3741
  address: 270 N. 9th St.
  Popular cafe just off the western edge of the UW campus. Good place for lunchtime salads and sandwiches, particularly when the weather's nice enough to dine outside.

University events are major draws relative to Laramie's modest population; expect limited availability and higher prices near the start of the academic year in late August and commencement in early May, as families of students descend on the town. Home football games, held on several Saturdays in the fall, can also fill hotels long in advance.

• 1st Inn Gold

  phone: +1 307 742-3721
  address: 421 Boswell
  King, queen & double rooms (smoking & non-smoking). Free continental breakfast, parking, and local calls. Cable TV with HBO. Outdoor pool, indoor hot tub.

• Albany Lodge

  phone: +1 307 745-5782
  address: 1148 Highway 11
  Rooms, suites, and cabins. Restaurant on site. ATV and snowmobile rentals.

• Best Value Inn

  phone: +1 307 721-8860
  address: I-80/Snowy Range Rd.

• Comfort Inn

  phone: +1 307 721-8856
  address: 3420 Grand Ave
  Fitness center, indoor heated pool and hot tub. Free continental breakfast, local calls, weekday newspaper, and coffee.

• Days Inn

  address: 1368 McCue St
  Guest rooms and suites with microwaves, cable television, and free high–speed wireless Internet access. Indoor pool, activity desk, fitness equipment, and business center. Free continental breakfast. Pet allowed in smoking rooms for additional fee.

• Econo Lodge

  phone: +1 307 745-8900
  address: 1370 McCue St
  Indoor heated pool and game room. Free continental breakfast and wireless high-speed Internet access.

• Gas Lite Motel

  address: 960 N. 3rd
  Indoor pool. Continental breakfast. Pets allowed.

• Hampton Inn

  phone: +1 307 742-0125
  address: 3715 E. Grand Ave

• Holiday Inn

  phone: +1 307 721-9000
  address: 204 S 30th St
  Opened in 2007, this hotel caters to the higher-end and business traveller with king, double queen, and suites. All rooms have a 32" (81 cm) flat screen TV with AM/FM clock radio and MP3 docking station, microwave, and fridge. The hotel also has a business center, indoor pool and whirlpool, fitness center, and wireless and hard wired internet.

• Cheyenne is less than an hour away from Laramie.
• Denver is a 2½-hour drive south of Laramie.