Laramie

Downtown Laramie Airbnbs

Charming vacation rentals in downtown Laramie, Wyoming, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and historic buildings along Grand Avenue. A great base for exploring the Medicine Bow Mountains and attending UW sporting events.

University Neighborhood Airbnbs

Affordable vacation rentals near the University of Wyoming campus in Laramie. Walk to War Memorial Stadium, the UW campus, and local bars and restaurants. Popular with visiting fans during football and basketball season.

Holiday Inn Laramie

The Holiday Inn Laramie is the most reliable option for visiting fans traveling to University of Wyoming games, offering comfortable rooms close to campus and the stadium. The hotel fills quickly during home football weekends as visiting fans compete with Pokes supporters for limited Laramie accommodations. The on-site bar and pool are welcome amenities after a day in the Wyoming mountain air.

Vee Bar Guest Ranch

Historic guest ranch in the Laramie Valley offering horseback riding, fly fishing, and authentic Western experiences. Located along the Little Laramie River with stunning views of the Snowy Range mountains. A unique lodging alternative for travelers seeking the real Wyoming.

Where to Eat in Laramie

Altitude Chophouse & Brewery

Upscale chophouse and craft brewery in downtown Laramie offering hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, and house-brewed beers. The finest dining experience in Laramie with a sophisticated Western atmosphere.

Altitude Chophouse and Brewery

Altitude Chophouse and Brewery is Laramie's premier dining and brewing destination, serving Wyoming beef steaks and locally crafted beers to Cowboys fans before and after games at War Memorial Stadium. The warm, lodge-like interior provides welcome refuge from the cold mountain air on late-season football weekends. Pregame steaks and pints of Cowboy-themed ales have made it the go-to upscale option for Wyoming fans and visiting tailgaters.

Born In A Barn

Quirky Laramie restaurant known for its chicken and comfort food in a fun, rustic barn-themed setting. A local favorite for families and UW students.

Cavalryman Supper Club

A Laramie institution since 1960, the Cavalryman is where Cowboys fans gather for hand-cut steaks before and after Wyoming games. The rustic Western ambiance and hearty portions make it the ultimate pre-game fuel stop for visiting fans.

Coal Creek Coffee Company

Coal Creek Coffee Company is Laramie's beloved local coffee shop where Cowboys fans gather on game-day mornings for espresso drinks and pastries before heading to the stadium. The cozy shop with exposed brick walls and mountain views has been a community gathering point for University of Wyoming students and alumni for years. A warm cup on a cold Wyoming morning is the perfect start to a Cowboys football Saturday.

Crowbar & Grill

Popular restaurant and bar in downtown Laramie serving American comfort food, burgers, and craft beers. A favorite gathering spot for University of Wyoming fans and locals.

Jeffrey's Bistro

Jeffrey's Bistro is Laramie's finest dining option — a warm, welcoming restaurant serving creative American cuisine with Wyoming beef and Rocky Mountain trout that makes it the town's go-to celebration dinner after a Cowboys victory. The extensive wine list and professional service offer a level of sophistication that visiting sports fans don't necessarily expect in a Wyoming college town.

Sweet Melissa Cafe

Charming cafe in downtown Laramie serving breakfast and lunch with locally sourced ingredients, fresh-baked pastries, and specialty coffee. A beloved morning stop for locals and visitors.

Best Bars in Laramie

Buckhorn Bar & Parlor

Historic bar in Laramie, Wyoming, with authentic Western character, taxidermy decor, and a laid-back cowboy atmosphere. A must-visit dive bar for travelers seeking genuine Wyoming culture.

Coal Creek Tap

Craft beer taproom in downtown Laramie featuring a rotating selection of local and regional brews. A cozy spot for beer enthusiasts with a relaxed, community-focused vibe.

Cowboys Bar

Cowboys Bar on Grand Avenue is a Laramie institution and the unofficial headquarters for University of Wyoming fans celebrating wins and drowning sorrows throughout the football and basketball seasons. The dance floor and live music keep the party going long into the night after home games. The bar's name and brown-and-gold decor make it the most authentically Cowboys-branded watering hole in town.

The Cowboy Saloon & Dance Hall

The Cowboy Saloon is the beating heart of Laramie's nightlife scene — a massive Wyoming dance hall where UW Cowboys fans celebrate wins and drown sorrows in equal measure with cold beer and country dancing. After a Cowboys football game at War Memorial Stadium, the Cowboy Saloon is where the entire town ends up.

The Library Sports Grille & Brewery

Sports bar and microbrewery near the University of Wyoming campus, popular with students and fans on game days. Features house-brewed beers, pub food, and multiple big-screen TVs.

The Ranger Bar

No-frills neighborhood bar in Laramie frequented by locals and UW students. Known for cheap drinks, pool tables, and an authentic small-town Wyoming bar experience.

Fan Attractions in Laramie

Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site

Historic prison that operated from 1872 to 1903, now a fascinating museum in Laramie. Butch Cassidy was once an inmate here. Features restored cells, a frontier town replica, and exhibits on the Wild West.

Arena-Auditorium

The Arena-Auditorium at 7,200 feet elevation is nicknamed 'The Dome of Doom' by visiting teams who struggle to perform against Wyoming basketball at this altitude, making it one of the Mountain West's most genuinely difficult road environments. The building's distinctive dome structure and intimate capacity create a surprisingly loud and claustrophobic atmosphere that home fans cherish.

Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium

Sitting at 7,220 feet above sea level, War Memorial Stadium is one of the highest-altitude football venues in the country, where the thin air, swirling wind, and passionate Wyoming Cowboys fan base make it one of college football's most unique road venues. Visiting teams consistently underestimate the altitude's physical toll, and Wyoming fans take immense pride in the home-field advantage it creates.

Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium Tailgate Culture

The War Memorial Stadium parking lot tailgate scene is one of college football's most genuine community experiences — a small-town gathering where ranchers, students, and alumni share Wyoming beef burgers from portable grills and cold Coors in the crisp mountain air before kickoff. The unpretentious, welcoming atmosphere is the authentic opposite of corporate game-day experiences, and visiting fans consistently call it a career highlight.

Laramie Altitude Fan Experience

Experiencing a Wyoming Cowboys game at 7,200 feet elevation is a unique fan adventure that tests your physical conditioning and rewards you with the most spectacular high-plains scenery in college sports, with the Laramie Range framing the stadium on clear days. Sports travelers who include Laramie on a Mountain West college football road trip consistently call it the most unexpectedly memorable stop of their journey.

Medicine Bow National Forest

Vast national forest surrounding Laramie offering hiking, camping, fishing, and skiing in the Snowy Range mountains. Features alpine lakes, wildflower meadows, and scenic drives through some of Wyoming's most beautiful landscapes.

Snowy Range Ski & Recreation Area

Just 32 miles from Laramie, Snowy Range Ski Area offers affordable lift tickets and uncrowded slopes in the Medicine Bow Mountains that visiting UW Cowboys fans use as an off-day adventure before or after the big game. The combination of college football and Rocky Mountain skiing in a single weekend is a uniquely Laramie sports travel package.

University of Wyoming Geological Museum

Free museum at the University of Wyoming featuring a full-size Apatosaurus skeleton, Wyoming fossils, minerals, and geological exhibits. A great educational stop for families visiting Laramie.

UW Geological Museum

The University of Wyoming's Geological Museum on campus houses an impressive collection of Wyoming dinosaur fossils, including a full Apatosaurus skeleton, and is free and open to the public. Sports fans visiting Laramie for a Cowboys game fill in the morning with a walk through this surprisingly world-class natural history collection before heading to the tailgate.

Vedauwoo Climbing Area

Just 20 miles east of Laramie, Vedauwoo is one of Wyoming's most dramatic rock climbing destinations, with massive granite formations rising from the high plains in bizarre and beautiful shapes that attract climbers from across the Mountain West. Active sports fans visiting for a Cowboys game love spending a morning hiking and bouldering at Vedauwoo before heading back to Laramie for kickoff.