When it first premiered in 1959, Laramie seemed to be shaping up as something a bit different in what had become (quite quickly) the monotonous world of TV westerns, which had more or less degenerated into endless shows about either a loner or a couple of buddies riding the west.
At the beginning of its third season, Laramie was one of the first television programs that made the transition from black-and-white to color. Because of declining ratings in its last season, Laramie was canceled.
In a wide open valley beneath the Snowy Range and Vedauwoo Recreation Area, Laramie is a blend of rugged adventure and vibrant culture. As Wyoming’s only university town, it offers a unique mix of outdoor thrills, rich western heritage, and a lively arts scene.
With railroad roots, incredible views, and an outlaw cowboy past, visiting Laramie is like coming home to the essence of the Western town. A classic combination of rugged and quaint, the city waits to tip its hat and welcome you in.
The City of Laramie partnered with Knife River to begin a massive rehabilitation project for 9 lane-miles of mill and overlay with associated curb and gutter, ADA ramps, and spot base repair this summer.
Plan your trip to Laramie, Wyoming for alpine wilderness, rodeo culture, frontier history and some of the American West’s most breathtaking scenery.
Laramie, city, seat (1868) of Albany county, southeastern Wyoming, U.S., on the Laramie River, 49 miles (79 km) west of Cheyenne, surrounded by divisions of the Medicine Bow National Forest (headquartered at Laramie).
East of the Laramie Range, the Laramie River flows through Laramie before joining the North Platte River. The city is located 130 miles north of Denver, Colorado, and roughly 50 miles west of Cheyenne, Wyoming.