Things To Do in Laramie
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Laramie Attractions
The Laramie Plains Museum, 603 Ivinson Ave. (tel. 307/742-4448; www.laramiemuseum.org), is housed in a gorgeous three-story Queen Anne Victorian home built by Laramie settler Edward Ivinson, with furnishings from the 1890s. Admission is $10 adults, $7 seniors, and $5 students (free for kids 5 and under). The Wyoming Children's Museum and Nature Center, 968 N. 9th St. (tel. 307/745-6332), has enough things to keep kids busy, including a frontier general store where children can handle items and do face painting. Admission is $3 children 4 to 12 ($1 for those 3 and under) and $2 adults.
- Library/University
University of Wyoming
The only 4-year college in the state, the University of Wyoming was established in 1887 with the funding of Old Main, its first building. At that time, there were five professors, two tutors, and 42 students on the 20-acre campus, which included Prexy's Pasture, where the school's… - Historic Site
Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site
Formerly a penitentiary where Butch Cassidy served time, the Territorial Prison transmogrified into an experimental livestock station before becoming the historical park it is today. Almost everything having to do with frontier life before the start of the 20th century can be found…
Laramie Shopping
Since Laramie is a university town, it has its fair share of bookstores. Our favorites are the peaceful 2nd Story Books and Personally Recommended Books, both at 105 E. Ivinson Ave. (tel. 307/745-4423). To see what's hot on campus, visit the University Bookstore, 1 block north of Ivinson Avenue and 13th Street (tel. 800/370-2676).
If you're looking for the gear you need for an adventure in the Medicine Bow, try Cross-Country Connection, 222 S. 2nd St. (tel. 307/721-2851), for skiing and climbing equipment (you can rent skis here, too). For Western clothing and souvenirs, hit Martindale's, downtown at 217 E. Grand Ave. (tel. 307/721-4100).
Downtown Laramie is also home to all kinds of artists and craftspeople. Earth, Wind, and Fire (tel. 307/745-0226), 216 S. 2nd St., is a pottery lover's dream come true. Hart's Jewelry & Gifts, 111 E. Grand Ave. (tel. 307/742-9386), is another excellent gallery and gift store. The prime antiques store is Antique Fever, 211 S. 2nd St. (tel. 307/721-8398).
