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Laramie is located a very high altitude (7,200+ ft) and due to this has considerably milder summer summers and more fierce winters than other US cities of comparable latitude in the upper Midwest. This also means that the climate around Laramie is very dry most of the year so travelers here should take care to drink lots of fluid and not over exert themselves immediately upon arrival to mitigate potential altitude sickness risks.

  • Albany County Tourism Board Convention and Visitor Bureau, 210 Custer, ☎ +1 800 445-5303 (toll free) (), [1].  edit
  • Snowy Range Scenic Byway, [5]. A nationally designated scenic byway, Snowy Range Road is a 29 mile (46 km) drive from Laramie to Saratoga via Snowy Range Pass. There is fishing, picnicing, and hiking opportunities along the road, including a half-day hike to the top of 12,013 ft (3,661 m) Medicine Bow Peak. The pass is closed in winter.  edit
  • Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site, 975 Snowy Range Road, ☎ +1 307 745-6161, [4]. Daily: 9AM-6PM, call for winter hours. This prison, now a state historic site, opened in the late 19th century held some of the regions most hardened criminals. Adults: $5.00, 12-17: $2.50, 11 and under: Free.  edit

By Car

The primary access to Laramie is along US Interstate 80, the main east west corridor in the state. Because of the altitude and northern location, it is important to be aware of road conditions and road closures along all roads but especially I-80 as its closure can strand you. Road conditions are available on the internet at several sources including this one: [2]

In the summer months the town is also easily accessible on a smaller road (US 287) that comes up from Fort Collins Colorado.

By Plane

  • Laramie Regional Airport (LAR), [3]. SU-F: 5:30AM-9PM, Sa: 6AM-9PM. Daily commercial flights to Denver. LAR is also a general aviation airport with rentable hangar space, aviation and jet fuel, and two courtesy cars.  edit

By Bus

  • Greyhound, 375 W Lyon St. (Jones Auto Service), ☎ +1 307 742-5188. M-F: 9AM-4PM; Sa: 9AM-11AM; Su and Holidays: Closed.  edit

Car rental

  • Hertz, 555 General Brees Rd, ☎ +1 307 745-0500. M-W 7AM-5:30PM,7PM-8PM; Th 7AM-5:30PM, F 7AM-5PM, Sa 9AM-12 noon, Su 3:30PM-5PM, 7PM-8PM. Flights will be met after hours with 24 hours advance notice. After hours return is available in Hertz lot via drop-box.  edit
  • Enterprise, 2208 E. Grand Ave, ☎ +1 307 721-9876. M-F: 7:30AM-5PM; Sat: 8:30-12 noon; Su: Closed.  edit

Taxi

  • Classic Taxi, ☎ +1 307 761-8294.  edit