Online Highways Home > Wyoming > Laramie

Laramie

Search Laramie Wyoming

Laramie is located in Albany County and it is the county seat. It lies in southeast Wyoming along Interstate 80, on the banks of the Laramie River near Ames Monument.

The future townsite was traversed by various adventurers, including French trapper Jacques La Ramie; the city is named after him. Laramie grew after the railroad arrived here in 1868 and it was incorporated in 1874. The University of Wyoming was established here in 1886.

Today Laramie, pop. 27,204, is a transportation and commercial hub for a timber-producing and ranching area. Tourism also contributes to its economy. Attractions include the striking University of Wyoming Art Museum, designed by acclaimed architect Antoine Predock; U.S. Marshals Museum, featuring the exhibit, "America's Star: U.S. Marshals, 1789-1989;" and Frontier Town, with living history characters. Laramie River Greenbelt, an interface between nature and the community; and Medicine Bow National Forest, are nearby.


Education Cathedral Home for Children | University of Wyoming |
Restaurants, Cafes, Delis, Bakeries Overland Restaurant |
History Geological Museum | Wyoming Territorial Prison/Old West Park |
Public Libraries Univ of Wy Learning Resources Center | University Of Wyoming Coe Library |
Motels, Hotels and Resorts Best Western Foster's Country Inn |
Sports & Sporting Events Medicine Bow Nordic Association |
Wildlife Viewing Como Bluff Hatchery | Monster Critters Outfitting | Location: Laramie Wyoming 82070

See more Wyoming Cities and Towns.

03/29 Coming to The Laramie area
Rawhide Pageant & Sr. Pro Rodeo Lusk WY July12-13 The Legend of Rawhide is an annual celebration of the history, legend, and Western heritage of Niobrara County.
Winter Park Alpine Artaffair Winter Park CO July20-21 Featuring Fine Arts & Fine Crafts, Jewelry, Photography, Metalwork, Mixed Media, Pottery, Painting, Glass, Wood, Fiber and More.
Steamboat Wine Festival Steamboat Springs CO August7-11 Experience more than 100 food artisans, wineries, breweries, distilleries, epicurean purveyors, and locally-made products at this ultimate food and wine experience.
Lafayette Peach Festival Lafayette CO August17 500 fresh peach pies and individual servings of peach cobbler while supplies last, are available for sale at Festival Plaza and in front of the Main Stage near Lafayette Florist.
Scottish/Irish Highland Festival Estes Park CO September5-8 The Longs Peak Scottish/Irish Highland Festival has grown from four families on a Saturday afternoon to one of the most prestigious Celtic Festivals in North America.The world renowned festival has hosted world champion pipe bands, jousting, clogging competitions, dog shows featuring breeds of the British Isles, battle dioramas from famous events such as Waterloo, Scottish and Irish dance festivals, and oodles more.