Things to do in Laramie
Highway 130 Scenic By Way
Located between the Laramie Plains and the valley created by the Upper North Platte River is the Medicine Bow Mountains. Locally called Snowy Range, this area contains Savage Run Wilderness and Platte River Wilderness just above the Wyoming-Colorado border. It's a beautiful drive any time of year. Call 307-745-2300 for more information.
Wyoming Territorial Prison and Old West Park
This historic prison, horse barn and frontier town was restored to its original condition and opened to the public in the 1980s. Infamous inmates include Butch Cassidy and guided tours of the prison showcase the original cells and period fixtures. In addition to the 19th century prison architecture, visitors can take in the wooden stockade and the adjacent broom factory where prisoners were forced to work. Just west of the prison is the live action Frontier Town. Period artisans including a blacksmith can be seen from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. from early May to early October. Call 307-745-6161 for more information.