Best Things to Do in Laramie
6 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Laramie Plains Museum
Located in the Tree Area, the Laramie Plains Museum occupies the Ivinson Mansion, a residence built in 1892 by Jane and Edward Ivinson. The home was designed by Walter E. Ware and now serves as a museum and events center after being acquired by the Laramie Plains Museum Association in 1972.
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Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site
The Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site is located in the West Side neighborhood and offers guided tours of a former federal penitentiary that was built in 1872. The facility operated as a state prison until 1901, then served as an agricultural experiment station for the University of Wyoming until 1989 before opening to the public in 1991.
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"W" Marker
Located in the Richards Park neighborhood, the "W" Marker is listed as a local attraction. No further details are provided in the available facts.
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Fort Sanders Guardhouse
Located in the Wyoming neighborhood, the Fort Sanders Guardhouse is a remnant of a wooden fort built in 1866 on the Laramie Plains. Originally intended to protect travelers on the Overland Trail, the site later served Union Pacific railroad workers before the town of Laramie was established nearby.
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Laramie Historic Railroad Depot and Museum
Located in the Tree Area, the Laramie Historic Railroad Depot and Museum is a local attraction for visitors.
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UW Art Museum
Located in the Richards Park neighborhood, the UW Art Museum is a local attraction.