Wyoming’s Gem City of the Plains

Nestled between the Rocky Mountains and the High Plains, Laramie, Wyoming delivers big adventure in every direction. Whether you’re scaling ancient granite, cruising a breathtaking scenic byway or soaking in rodeo culture, this is the kind of place that makes road trips worth taking.

Wide-open outdoors

Find scenic byways, ancient granite and mountain wilderness waiting just outside of downtown Laramie.

Rodeo & ranch life

Embrace the spirit of the West through rodeo traditions, ranch stays and Wyoming’s cowboy heritage.

Arts, culture & community

Explore Laramie’s vibrant street art, lively farmers markets and thriving downtown.

Open Road, Open West

High-Country Highlights

  • Drive along the “Great Skyroad” through glacial lakes, meadows and Snowy Range peaks.

  • Trek, climb or unwind amid billion-year-old granite giants in this epic natural playground.

  • Ride mountain-bike trails, snowshoe through winter pines and fish crystal streams in this year-round escape.

Legends of Laramie

  • Tour the prison that once held Butch Cassidy and discover Wyoming’s rugged outlaw past.

  • Join locals every July for a week of rodeo, live music, carnival rides and Western pride.

  • Live the cowboy life with horseback rides, flyfishing and cabins by the Little Laramie River.

Experiences

Sugarloaf Campground at Medicine Bow National Forest near Laramie, Wyoming; Credit: Joel Fischer