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Plan Your Visit to Laramie


Campus Visit & Tour Resources


Visiting campus will give you a true picture of what it’s like to attend college at the University of Wyoming. Our campus tours are open year-round and there is much to see and do when you come to Laramie for your stay. Our vibrant community has opportunities to explore no matter what time of year you visit so you can make the most of your campus tour! This page will help you find discounted hotel and lodging accommodations, directions to campus and even plan fun things to do while you’re here.

Be sure to check road and travel conditions before you depart for Laramie as weather can change quickly.

 

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Hotel & Lodging Discounts

 

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Hilton Garden Inn
(307) 745-5500 | 2229 Grand Avenue
15% off, Friends & Family of UW Rate
(except during special events such as football games and graduation.)
Must call the hotel directly to get this rate.


AmericInn Lodge & Suites

(307) 745-0777 | 4712 East Grand Avenue
10% off plus free breakfast, mention Discovery Discount or the Go Wyo Rate
(except during special events such as football games, graduation,
Jubilee Days and Cheyenne Frontier Days.)


Best Western

(307) 745-5700 | 1767 North Banner Road
10-15% off standard rate depending on dates of stay
(except during special events such as football games, graduation, and Frontier Days.)
Must call hotel directly to get this rate.


Comfort Inn

(307) 742-6665 | 1655 Centennial Drive
15% discount, that includes free, full breakfast buffet & WiFi.
Indoor pool and hot tub. Ask for the Pistol Pete special rate.
Restrictions apply.

 

Econo Lodge
(307) 745-8900 | 1370 N. McCue Street
10% off. Use promo code ECONO10.


Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott

(307) 460-2100 | 1673 Centennial Drive
10% off standard rate during stay (includes free breakfast)
for friends and family of UW (except during special
events such as football games and graduations.)


Holiday Inn

(307) 721-9000 | 204 S 30th Street
15% off retail room rate (except during special events such as UW football games, UW graduation, High School sporting events, Jubilee Days, Cheyenne Frontier Days, etc.)


Quality Inn & Suites University

(307) 721-8856 | 3420 East Grand Avenue
15% off, please reference the UW Orientation/Visit Program for discount
(except during special events such as football games and graduation.)

 

 

 


Staying in Cheyenne?

 

The Historic Plains Hotel
(307) 638-3311 | 1600 Central Avenue
20% off, mention the University of Wyoming Rate (based on availability and except during Cheyenne Frontier Days.)

 

 

Visitor Parking Information

 

 

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Weekday Visits & Tours


Parking Information:

Parking for campus tours is located just off of E. Ivinson and S. 13th Street in the parking area north of Ivinson. Park in any of the “Future Cowboy Parking” spots as you enter the east side of the lot. Immediately upon arrival, check-in with the Campus Visitor Center and we will provide you with a parking permit to place on the front dashboard of your vehicle to avoid a ticket. If you have a handicap placard, feel free to park in any accessible spot and place the permit in the dashboard of your car.


Check-in Information:

Once you have parked your car in a “Future Cowboy Parking” spot, follow the sidewalk up to the main steps of the Wyoming Union. Enter the Union through the main west doors and the Campus Visitor Center is located directly to your left.

 

A group of students cheer in the football stands.

Weekend & Special Events


Parking Information:

Parking permits are not required on the weekend unless the area is noted as "Enforced 24 Hours". To take advantage of parking near the Wyoming Student Union parking is available in several locations west of 15th Street, including:

 

Please note: The Wyoming Union parking lot is closed for construction.


A Note About Weekend Events:

Weekend events can often coincide with athletic home games, which can limit parking. We recommend arriving at your event early to ensure you have plenty of time.

 

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Interactive & Printable
Campus Maps

 

The University of Wyoming has dozens of high-tech facilities, performance and athletic centers and so much more. If you want to explore specific parts of campus, check out our interactive map along with some easy downloads so you can get the most out of your visit to UW.

 

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Visiting Laramie

 

The main University of Wyoming campus is nestled in Laramie, Wyoming which sits in the southeast end of Wyoming. Surrounded by National Forest, a state park and open spaces, Laramie has an upbeat and lively downtown, dozens of designated parks and plazas, and plenty of things to do when you’re not in class.

If you’re short on time, you can visit the many eateries and coffee shops on campus, have a picnic in the famous Prexy’s Pasture or hang out in The Union where you’ll find restaurants, gaming and much more.

 

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A street dance in downtown LaramieBikes lean against a fence at Curty GowdyA group of students walk together downtown while laughing.Medicine Bow Peak at sunriseA group of student eat ice cream in a downtown shopA student hikes in VeedauwooA parent and child select fresh produce from Student ACRES FarmA view of Jacoby Golf Course and Medicine Bow PeakStudent hike along a ridge on Medicine Bow Peak

 

 

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Contact Us


UW Campus Visitor Center

Wyoming Union | 1000 E. University Avenue
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-4075
Toll-Free: (800) 342-5996
Fax: (307) 766-4042
E-mail: VisitUW@uwyo.edu