Don't be like us - we thought 3 hours would be plenty of time to see the inside of an abandoned…read moreprison. WRONG for two reasons: (1) there are many other buildings besides the actual prison, and some have stuff to see inside; (2) there is a lot of history - especially outlaw history, duh - presented by many poster-sized photos of inmates with their individual stories, plus maps and some historic items. Oh yeah, there's also a guided tour you can take; I recommend it. And finally, there's a gift shop; my wife bought a book of old WANTED posters and has really been enjoying the colorful way outlaws used to be described! Pro Tip: bug spray. Mosquitos made us miserable until we used it.

If you are in Laramie and have a 1 1/2 to 2 hours I would highly recommend visiting. It's unique,…read morevery well laid out, interesting and informative. The staff was very friendly and happy to answer questions and share information. For $9 we felt a bit guilty and had to kick some more in the donation jar on the way out.

This was my first visit to Laramie, Wyoming and a homecoming football game at War Memorial Stadium…read morefeaturing the Wyoming Cowboys hosting the Air Force Academy Falcons. War Memorial Stadium has a capacity of 30,000 seats and...although entering this game Wyoming had an 0 - 4 record on the 2024 season, fans still came out in support. I'd say there were 25,000 people at the game. For a 6pm kickoff, they allow you inside War Memorial Stadium a full 2 hours ahead of time. This gives ample opportunities to walk around and explore what Wyoming's football venue has to offer. What was interesting about the layout here is that there are no stands or seating sections in either end zone. You either sit on the home side or visitor side. Right before entrance gates opened at 4pm, Wyoming had their pregame "Cowboy Walk" where cheerleaders and band members greeted the players arriving at the football facility. It was entertaining to watch this. Wyoming played and sang their fight songs while crowds looked on. I checked on Stubhub and TickPick for a single game ticket just for myself. Prices ranged around $50 at the cheapest. I was surprised by this considering Wyoming had gotten off to the poor 0 - 4 start. But then again...it was homecoming and it's the one game of the year that usually receives the most fan attention. Anyhow, I purchased my ticket at the University of Wyoming website for a $45 flat fee. It had me in the upper section behind Air Force's sidelines. And for a 30,000 seat stadium, pretty much anywhere you sat was a viable option. But once entering inside War Memorial Stadium, there's a cowboy statue located beside the athletic field house which presents a good photo chance. Plus, this area is where players enter and exit the field. I would assume in traditional fashion, every player touches this cowboy monument statue for good luck. What was disappointing about a late September kickoff at 6pm was the sun factor. On Wyoming's home side, fans were sitting and drenched in the heat of the sun. And from my perspective, it was impossible to take any pictures of the field with the shining light. Now...on the visiting Air Force side with the sun facing the backside of War Memorial Stadium, the stands here were completely covered in shadows. It was like a double whammy, virtually impossible to get in any quality pics, and for me being a photo enthusiast, this was a letdown. What I actually did to remedy this entirely awkward sun situation was that I returned the following day (Sunday) to the stadium around 10am and since they allow the general public to walk around at their own leisure without any locked gates, I was able to revisit the stands and capture those coveted photos I had come to the Wyoming game for. So...my results turned out to be a success, lol. Some highlights from the game.... - I liked how after the national anthem was sang, two military helicopters did a dramatic flyover War Memorial Stadium. There were also fireworks lighting off into the sky from above the athletic field house. Whenever the Cowboys scored a touchdown, the fireworks blasted off again and again. - Wyoming's band did terrific pregame introductions along with conducting the halftime events as well. - As the game wore on into the evening on the last Saturday of September, it got incredibly cold, especially once the sun went down. And with the wind howling...it felt practically freezing. - I give Wyoming's fans credit. They really showed their spirit throughout the game. Here it was, the Cowboys hadn't won a game yet on the 2024 campaign, and still, no one gave up. Air Force led 13 - 7 at halftime but Wyoming got their act together in the 2nd half and scored three touchdowns to win 31 - 19. Best of all....at the end of the game, fans rushed the field and they allowed anyone to come on down and celebrate. Of course I had to step onto the 50 yard line and touch the famous Cowboy logo. That was memorable. In the end, I know Wyoming isn't a Power 5 conference school and won't play in college football's biggest games, but a fun Mountain West clash against their rival Air Force was definitely worthy of coming to Laramie, WY for the first time. I feel grateful. Thank you for having me Wyoming and Go Pokes.

"Welcome to 7220 feet. How's your oxygen?"…read more Beautiful stadium, especially on a nice late summer/ early fall day with blue sky and pine trees lining the stadium. Great for concerts and other events. Food options range from the highly-sought after Chick-fil-a chicken sandwiches and Papa John's pizza. Parking is reasonable along the streets, and if you live close by can hear the stadium noise from your apartment. Just be aware that after game days aren't always the best time to go to the grocery store or out to eat

This small museum takes a visitor back in time when railroads were king! Fascinating for all ages…read more Some hands-on exhibits. Knowledgeable friendly staff. Stop by for a few minutes or a couple of hours.

I have to admit, I ride Amtrak, so I'm kinda partial to trains, so seeing this Depot, lovingly…read morerestored and cared for was something of a treat. There are all kinds of memorabilia on the walls. Old Union Pacific signs, belt buckles, photos of the area. The railroad is in a large part, part of Laramie. I enjoyed my time wandering this small little building, and would go again.

We stopped here to admire the property and spoke with one of the volunteers who was tending a large…read moreflower garden. She was friendly and provided info about the Ivinson Mansion and Laramie Plains Museum which are all parts of the shared larger overall property, as well as a gift shop and gardens paths. Well maintained landscaping and hardscape with some art pieces scattered throughout the area and worth a look.

We were fortunate to be able to receive an impromptu tour slot on our final day in Laramie to visit…read morethis amazing mansion. Our tour guide was terrific guiding us throughout the many rooms and floors of this property and sharing many factual tidbits for such an extensive collection. The stained glass windows, mill work, wallpaper, furnishings, and artwork were lovely and provided a window into the time period of Laramie's origins and notable inhabitants. The property grounds were also spectacular and well tended by a group of dedicated volunteers. Pollinator gardens were in their full glory of color and scent and we also enjoyed walking the pathways surrounding the buildings.

I love old houses. Our 9th grade tour guide was amazing, fielding our questions and my attempts to…read moredistract him with extraordinary professionalism. I won't spoil the rather canned, sometimes bland monologue describing the interesting lives of the inhabitants. I will instead hit the highlights: Rich family decides for unknown reason to settle in Laramie then leaves the house that becomes a girl's finishing school, possibly for witches. After the coven abandoned the mansion it falls into disrepair until the good citizens of Laramie painstakingly renovate the property and furnishings

Great museum with free admission! Convenient lot parking. When we visited recently they had a film…read moreclip compilation of Andy Warhol, displays of various masks and lots of excellent art by faculty artists. I especially enjoyed the art with a focus on the West. Great free activity in Laramie. We spent about 1.5 hours here.

WOW! I found a gem…read morein Laramie, Wyoming! The University of Wyoming Art Museum has a huge collection of world-class art! Currently, the University of Wyoming Art Museum presents an exhibition to explore its place in the American West. I enjoyed the Oronzo Gasparo's (Italian-American, 1903-1969) art- people, places, and things. His drawings and paintings are bright, colorful, fascinating, and mysterious. "The next exhibition borrows its title from an iconic book of the same name. Micrographia, by Robert Hooke, was first published in 1665. It touched upon the many various interests of its author, including distant planets, the origin of fossils, the wave theory of light, and primarily focused on the visualizations of the microscopic-plant cell walls, insects, and others. This artistic approach to transdisciplinary science encapsulates the motivation of this exhibition. How does science benefit from art? How does art benefit from science? " Don't miss the art of railroads! The art building is at the Centennial Complex, which seems to be newly built and located right inside the The University of Wyoming. Parking is easy and right by the museum. There is no fee to visit. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sunday & Monday Free Admission Centennial Complex 2111 East Willett Drive Laramie, WY 82071 Phone: (307) 766-6622 Email: uwartmus@uwyo.e Many exhibitions and collections provide diverse perspectives, viewpoints, and cultures to the local community. I enjoy the visit and highly recommended to everyone who is visiting Laramie.

Such a neat place on campus. Plenty of fossils and talks about Wyoming's geological history. Small,…read morebut able to spend a good couple of hours there

Nice campus! We loved visiting the free art museum that is open to the public. Unfortunately, the…read moregeological museum was closed due to a student failing to show up for a shift. We were super disappointed as that was part of our reason for stopping in Laramie- another time I guess.

We toured the Ivinson Mansion (see separate review posted earlier with many photos) which…read moreapparently encompasses this same venue. Copious amounts of antique items and artifacts depicting a time period of the Wild West history of the area. Native American items, animal specimens, territorial maps, nostalgic memorabilia, military items, product creation and patents are on display. It would take quite some time to thoroughly appreciate this entire collection, which we attempted with a lightning fast run through in under 2 hours. Worthwhile to check this out for anyone visiting the area to get a snapshot glimpse, particularly if time is limited. For locals, I would likely break up the visits over time in order to leisurely take it all in and process.