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Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site, Laramie

#1 among attractions in Laramie

Top attraction, Museum, Historical place, History museum
Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site
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Built: 1872 (152 years ago)Coordinates: 41°18'40"N, 105°36'36"W
Address

975 Snowy Range RdLaramie 82070-6719 United States

Contact
+1 307-745-3733
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Admission Adults $5.00, 12-17 $2.50, 11 and under free

Opening hours
  1. Mondayclosed
  2. Tuesdayclosed
  3. Wednesday10 am - 3 pm
  4. Thursday10 am - 3 pm
  5. Friday10 am - 3 pm
  6. Saturday10 am - 3 pm
  7. Sundayclosed
Local time: 00:00
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Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Laramie Plains Museum, Snow Train Rolling Stock, St. Matthew's Cathedral, St. Paul's United Church of Christ of Laramie.

  • laramie plains museum1.1 miE
    Museum, Historical place, Park

    Laramie Plains Museum, Laramie

    28 min walk • The Ivinson Mansion, now the Laramie Plains Museum, was built in 1892 in Laramie, Wyoming by Jane and Edward Ivinson. Designed by architect Walter E.

  • snow train rolling stock laramie0.8 miE
    Museum

    Snow Train Rolling Stock, Laramie

    20 min walk • The Snow Train Rolling Stock, located in Railroad Heritage Park in Laramie, Wyoming, consists of five pieces of Union Pacific Railroad rolling stock.

  • st matthews cathedral laramie0.9 miE
    Church, Gothic Revival architecture

    St. Matthew's Cathedral, Laramie

    23 min walk • St. Matthew's Cathedral is an Episcopal cathedral located in Laramie, Wyoming, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Wyoming. The cathedral is a contributing property in the St. Matthew's Cathedral Close, a historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

  • st pauls united church of christ of laramie1.1 miE
    Church, Gothic Revival architecture

    St. Paul's United Church of Christ of Laramie, Laramie

    28 min walk • St. Paul's United Church of Christ of Laramie was founded in 1886 as the first German language congregation in Wyoming. The church building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The cornerstone was laid on July 13, 1890, three days after statehood.

  • laramie downtown historic district0.8 miE
    Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture

    Laramie Downtown Historic District, Laramie

    22 min walk • The Laramie Downtown Historic District comprises the historic core of Laramie, Wyoming. Established in 1868, Laramie owes its existence to the Union Pacific Railway, which chose the site and began selling property.

  • bath row laramie1.1 miE
    Neighbourhood

    Bath Row, Laramie

    28 min walk • Bath Row, also known as the Theodore Bath Historic District, are four buildings in Laramie, Wyoming, built in 1883 by Theodore Bath and his brothers. The houses were built to be rented to employees of the Union Pacific Railroad.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site open?

Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site is open:
  • Monday closed
  • Tuesday closed
  • Wednesday 10 am - 3 pm
  • Thursday 10 am - 3 pm
  • Friday 10 am - 3 pm
  • Saturday 10 am - 3 pm
  • Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site?

Nearby attractions include Snow Train Rolling Stock, Laramie (20 min walk), Laramie Downtown Historic District, Laramie (22 min walk), St. Matthew's Cathedral, Laramie (23 min walk).

How to get to Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site:

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  • Safe ride (22 min walk)

Where to next? Visit wyoming Wyoming region page or discover the top tourist attractions in United States.

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