Local Attractions Guide

Laramie is one of Wyoming’s best-kept secrets — and Cowboys Inn puts you right in the middle of it all.

Our guests often ask, “What should we do while we’re here?” The answer: a lot more than you’d expect. Here are ten reasons to extend your stay at Cowboys Inn.

1. University of Wyoming Campus

Catch a Wyoming Cowboys football or basketball game, tour the American Heritage Center, or stroll the historic brick-lined campus.

2. Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site

Walk where Butch Cassidy once slept. This preserved 1872 prison offers tours, reenactments, and a glimpse into frontier justice.

3. Snowy Range Scenic Byway

Just 30 minutes west, you’ll find alpine lakes, wildflower meadows, and summit views over 10,000 feet high.

4. Vedauwoo Recreation Area

A climber’s paradise of granite rock formations perfect for hiking, bouldering, and picnicking.

5. Downtown Laramie Historic District

Boutique shops, coffee roasters, and craft breweries line the pedestrian-friendly streets.

6. Laramie Plains Museum

Tour the Ivinson Mansion and learn the stories of Wyoming pioneers.

7. Medicine Bow National Forest

Two million acres of hiking, fishing, and camping right at your doorstep.

8. Curt Gowdy State Park

Between Laramie and Cheyenne, this park offers lake activities and extensive trail systems.

9. Local Eats

Don’t miss Altitude Chophouse, Sweet Melissa’s Café, and Coal Creek TAP for true Laramie flavor.

10. Wyoming Cowboys Tailgates

Game day in Laramie is a tradition — and Cowboys Inn is a short drive from War Memorial Stadium.

Book your stay at Cowboys Inn and turn your pit stop into an adventure.