Things to do in Laramie

Westgate Ski and Sports
Whether traveling through for the weekend or an extended family trip, just take
exit 311 off I-80 and go 5 blocks west to pick up your equipment. We service our
local ski area, Snowy Range (30 mi) and several Colorado locations including
Steamboat (111 mi) and Winter Park (120 mi). These areas offer family friendly
service and excellent skiing for every ability. Customer service and family fun
are a continuing tradition at Westgate since 1960. Westgate offers the latest in
ski and snowboard equipment while offering old-fashioned service on a first name
basis. So please come on in and see what we are all about. Stop in and check
with us for the latest snow conditions, trail maps, and seasonal specials.

Two Dog’s Guide Service
Two Dogs Guide Service was established in 2001 and is based out of the West
Laramie Fly Store in Laramie, WY. We offer a wide variety of fishing services in
southeast Wyoming. Our guided trips range in variety from floating the upper
North Platte from Colorado to I-80, floating the lower North Platte from Grey
Reef to Casper, wade trips in picturesque alpine regions, and fishing for
walleye in Glendo, Greyrocks and Seminoe reservoirs. We have the perfect trip
for you and your Wyoming adventure. Our guides are masters of the area and fly
fishing. We would love to custom fit your trip for a personal experience!

Laramie Plains Museum at the Historic Ivinson Mansion
Restored 1892 historic house that holds the artifacts of the Laramie Plains
Museum. All tours are guided and their docents are trained to provide
interesting and informative tours for all ages. Our hour-long, docent-led tours
begin whenever visitors arrive.

Gallery 234
Located in Wyoming Union on the campus of the University of Wyoming, this
educational gallery provides a forum for the creative and critical expression of
the visual arts. Exhibits are primarily student work with an occasional faculty,
community or professional show. Funding provided by the Associated Students of
the University of Wyoming.

Laramie Plains Civic Center Theatre
The Laramie Plains Civic Center Theatre offers a wide variety of entertainment
options for South East Wyoming and Northern Colorado.

American Heritage Center
The University of Wyoming manuscript repository, rare book library, and
university archives. One of the largest special collections repositories in the
nation. Internationally known for its research collections on Wyoming and the
American West, the mining and petroleum industries, military history, politics,
conservation, journalism, transportation, and 20th-century enter­tainment such
as radio, and television; family papers, organizational and business records,
photos, maps, film and audio recordings, and other formats. Rare book collection
emphasizes: the Ameri­can West, British and US literature, early ­exploration of
North America, religion, hunting and fishing, natural history, women authors,
the book arts. Welcomes all researchers, including undergraduates and grades
4-12. Administers Wyoming History Day program. Small exhibits and outstanding
western art on display. Travelling exhibit program. Author readings, lectures,
and symposia. Free admission; open to all.

Ames Monument
Monument Plaque reads: “The Ames Monument. Left picture reads 1868 Work Train;
right side picture is Town of Sherman. Completed in 1882 at a cost of $65,000,
this monolithic, 60-foot high granite pyramid was built by the Union Pacific
Railroad Company. It stands on the highest elevation (8,247 feet) of the
original transcontinental route. Until 1901–when the railroad was relocated
several miles to the south, it passed close by the north side of the monument
where once stood the rail-town of Sherman.

The monument serves as a memorial to the Ames brothers of Massachusetts. Oakes
(1804 – 1873) and Oliver (1807-1877), whose wealth, influence, talent, and work
were key factors in the construction of the first coast to coast railroad in
North America. The contribution made by Oakes was especially significant even
though in 1873 he was implicated in a scandal relative to financing the
construction of the railroad [Credit Mobilier scandal].

Ames Monument was designed by the distinguished American architect Henry Hobson
Richardson (1838 – 1896). Located further west than any of his works, this
memorial typifies the Richardsonian style by it energetic, elemental
characteristics. His love for native construction materials is demonstrated by
the monument’s great, rough-hewn granite blocks, quarried from “Reed’s Rock”
one-half mile west. A Richardson biographer has called the monument “Perhaps the
finest memorial in America…one of Richardson’s least known and most perfect
works.” The bas-relief medallions of the Ames brothers were done by the
prominent American sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens.”

Laramie Colts Baseball Team
Cowboy Field, Home of the Colts

Cowboy Field, home of the Laramie Colts, is a great ballpark! Cowboy Field has
new lights, a grandstand that seats 600 (with room for more fans in the General
Admission section), a press box, restrooms, covered dugouts, a P.A. system. The
Field is located at 2623 Willett Dr. just East of War Memorial Field.

KEAG Gallery 
KEAG Gallery features the eclectic works of established and emerging artists.
The diverse media presents a truly unique collection sure to capture the
attention of patrons. We also offer fairly traded gifts including jewelry,
pottery, and baskets from artisans around the world.
Laramie Anglers Connection

We provide guided fishing trips to an exclusive private fishing pond, we also
arrange guided fishing trips to the North Platte River.

University of Wyoming Art Museum
The University of Wyoming Art Museum is located in the dramatic Centennial
Complex on the university campus in Laramie, Wyoming. The Centennial Complex,
which also houses the American Heritage Center, was designed by internationally
acclaimed architect Antoine Predock and is a public facility with spacious free
parking for visitors. Supported by public and private funds, the University of
Wyoming Art Museum was created to serve the people of Wyoming and those who
visit the state.

Museum exhibitions offer something for everyone and are displayed in an exciting
gallery environment. Special programs, lectures, openings, workshops, classes,
and tours are held on a regular basis. The University of Wyoming Art Museum
offers a year-round source of education and entertainment for the entire family.

Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic SiteListed on the National Register, visitors can tour the restored prison where
famous outlaw Butch Cassidy spent 18 months, the furnished Warden’s House, and
interactive Broom Factory. Come and be captivated by this dog- and
family-friendly attraction.

An exhibit hall features rotating displays and a family friendly scavenger hunt.

Self-guided tours available in English, French, German, Spanish and Japanese.
Guided tours are also available for school and educational groups with
reservations. Stops along the tour include the restored warden’s house, prison
cells, dining area, guard’s quarters, infirmary, women’s quarters, laundry room,
warden’ s office and working broom factory

Exhibits include “Prisoner Made Goods,” featuring handmade artifacts made by the
inmates; “The Reel, Not Real: Butch Cassidy,” a working printing press; and
“Innocent or Guilty? Women Inmates of the WTP.”

Glenn “Red” Jacoby Golf Course
An 18-hole public course. Season: late-March – late-Oct. Green fees: $14 – 9
holes, $21 – 18 holes. Clubs and carts for rent. Driving range and practice
green.

Laramie Jubilee Days
Laramie Jubilee Days had its beginning in 1940. It was initiated to commemorate
the Golden Anniversary of Wyoming Statehood on July 10. The first ‘Equality
Days’ included a fiddlers’ contest, chariot races and a giant parade. The next
year the event turned into a three-day celebration and became known as Laramie
Jubilee Days.

Through the years, the number of days of the festivities has varied, as have the
scheduled events, ranging from horse racing and horse shows to steer roping and
rodeo. Currently, the Laramie Jubilee Days celebration lasts about 10 days and
includes a concert and fireworks show known as Fire in the Sky, various downtown
activities including street dances, a parade, Mr. T Classic Bull Riding, Junior
Bull Riding and 3 PRCA performances.

Works of Wyoming
Works of Wyoming (WOW), a project of the Wyoming Women’s Business Center (a
non-profit, 501(c)(3), was created for developing artists, as well as those who
have mastered their work. WOW works with artists to increase their business
knowledge as well as enhance their visibility. WOW works directly with artists
to develop products requested by retailers.

WOW membership is offered at a low annual rate. Membership incentives include:
NO entry fees on shows, online marketing and 10% off any gift shop or gallery
purchase, class or workshop. Also, any show a member participates in they will
receive a complementary artist catalog of the show. In the past WOW has had four
gallery shows including a photography show, fiber art and jewelery show,
FABulous women and a Tattoo and Motorcycle show.

Since WOW is a professional development center we have held many business of art
workshops and plan to continue to host more in the future. All of our workshops
are held in our studio space, which is available for artist use for a low
monthly rate for member and non-members.

Artisans’ Gallery
Thirteen year old gallery features fine art and gifts only by Wyoming artists,
including Paul Tweedy, Jeanie Schlump, Mark McNierney, Tim Collins and Susan
Driver. All artistic mediums are represented and are original works. Potters
include John Werbelow, Thomas Storer and Sarah Gillingham. Crafts include
stained glass windows and ornaments, handmade furnishings, jewelry.

Snowy Mountain Adventures
Snowmobile rentals. Two- to three-bedroom cabins located on the snowmobile
trail.

Laramie Country Club
The recently renovated Laramie Country Club offers fine dining, a cocktail
lounge, banquet facilities, golf course, snack bar and heated outdoor swimming
pool.

The club’s General Manager and head Chef, John Proulx, will assist you in
arranging your next party or group function. He also ensures you will find the
Laramie Country Club offers the best dining experience in Laramie!

The nine-hole golf course provides a challenge to all skill levels of golfing
enthusiasts. The course is flat and easy to walk. However, the tree-lined
fairways are narrow and two lakes come into play on several holes. There is an
additional set of men’s tees that can be used when playing an eighteen hole
round. Members are exempt from green fees, and have discounted cart fees. The
club also has reciprocity with several other private clubs in Colorado, Nebraska
and Wyoming.

Laramie Main Street Alliance 
Laramie Main Street exists to preserve historic downtown Laramie while enhancing
its economic and social vitality. We work with our Promotions Committee, the
Downtown Laramie Business Association to host special events and attractions
that draw visitors into the downtown.

University of Wyoming Geological Museum
Every year, thousands of people from around the world visit Wyoming’s own
“Jurassic Park” at the University of Wyoming. Students from pre-school to
college participate in the more than 100 tours that are given annually. The
museum gives young children the chance to explore their love for dinosaurs and
helps supplement class material for University of Wyoming educators and students
in geology, art, biology and history.

Advances in technology allow the Geological Museum to be a resource to millions
of people around the world through newspapers, magazines, television programs
and on the Internet. The museum’s web page keeps the public informed of its
activities and new research in which the museum is involved. The museum uses new
techniques in its research projects, such as those used at the Red Gulch
Dinosaur Tracksite and other dinosaur sites near Shell, Wyoming. These projects
provide unique opportunities for those interested in vertebrate paleontology.

High Plains Fly Fishing
Professional Fly Fishing Guide Service

Four Seasons Anglers
Four Seasons Anglers is a professional guide service that covers the Blue Ribbon
sections of the North Platte River, including the Gray Reef and Miracle Mile, as
well as, the Encampment River, and private stillwaters. We offer full day float
trips, full and half day wade fishing trips, and full and half day instructional
trips (corporate groups welcome).We are the premier fly shop in southeast
Wyoming carrying a full line of top quality products including Sage, Simms,
Ross, and R.L. Winston. Rental gear and up to date fishing infromation is
available.

Four Seasons Anglers is a professional guide service that covers the Blue Ribbon
sections of the North Platte River, including the Gray Reef and Miracle Mile, as
well as, the Encampment River, and private stillwaters. We offer full day float
trips, full and half day wade fishing trips, and full and half day instructional
trips (corporate groups welcome). We are southeast Wyoming’s premier fly shop
and guide service carrying a full line of top quality products including Sage,
Simms, Ross, and R.L. Winston.

University of Wyoming Sports
UW competes at the NCAA Division I-A level, providing opportunities for
outstanding athletic competition. As members of the tough Mountain West
Conference, the Cowboys and Cowgirls regularly contest regional and national
powers in basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, swimming, track, tennis,
volleyball, and wrestling.

Club Sports

The 18 teams in our Club Sports Program are dominant forces not only in the
Rocky Mountain region but also in competition against schools from across the
nation. In recent years, both the men’s and women’s Nordic ski teams have won
national championships.

Intramural Sports

Nearly 6,000 students, faculty, staff, and spouses compete annually in more than
45 different sports, both traditional (basketball, softball, volleyball) and
nontraditional (disc golf, inner-tube water polo, wallyball).

Rodeo Club

The UW Rodeo Club has a rich tradition not only in the region but also
nationally. The men’s and women’s teams have finished among the top teams in
recent College National Final Rodeos.

Open Recreation

Half Acre Gym, located in the center of campus, is the university’s
state-of-the-art health club for faculty, staff, student and family members.