University of Wyoming, Laramie

Name: University of Wyoming
Address: 1000 E University Ave, Laramie, 82071-2000, United States
Telephone: +1 307-766-2646

#6 among attractions in Laramie

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The University of Wyoming is a public land-grant research university in Laramie, Wyoming. It was founded in March 1886, four years before the territory was admitted as the 44th state, and opened in September 1887. The University of Wyoming is unusual in that its location within the state is written into the state's constitution. The university also offers outreach education in communities throughout Wyoming and online. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1886 (138 years ago)Coordinates: 41°18'45"N, 105°34'41"W

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1000 E University AveLaramie 82071-2000 United States

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+1 307-766-2646

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University of Wyoming – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Williams Conservatory, Laramie Plains Museum, Snow Train Rolling Stock, St. Matthew's Cathedral.

~1980 ftW
Botanical garden
Williams Conservatory, Laramie
10 min walk • The Williams Conservatory is located in Laramie, Wyoming at campus of the University of Wyoming. It opened in 1994. The main greenhouse is filled with exotic plants from various climates and biomes.
0.6 miW
Museum, Historical place, Park
Laramie Plains Museum, Laramie
15 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.
1 miW
Museum
Snow Train Rolling Stock, Laramie
26 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.
0.8 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Matthew's Cathedral, Laramie
20 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.
0.6 miE
History museum, Museum, Library
American Heritage Center, Laramie
16 min walk • The American Heritage Center is the University of Wyoming's repository of manuscripts, rare books, and the university archives.
~730 ftS
Mission Revival Style architecture
Cooper Mansion, Laramie
4 min walk • The Cooper Mansion is a property in Laramie, Wyoming, that is on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built in 1921, when Richard, Barbara, and John Cooper, who inherited from their father, Frank Cooper's, vast estate of mineral rights, which people had to be a resident of the United States to access.
0.6 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Paul's United Church of Christ of Laramie, Laramie
16 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.
~360 ftNW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Half Acre Gym, Laramie
2 min walk • The Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center is currently the recreation center for the University of Wyoming. It was originally a 4,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Laramie, in the U.S. state of Wyoming. It opened in 1928.
~940 ftSW
Tudor Revival architecture
William Goodale House, Laramie
5 min walk • The William Goodale House, also known as the University of Wyoming Alumni House, is a Tudor Revival style residence built in 1931 for William and Ethel Goodale in Laramie, Wyoming. The house was designed by Wyoming architects William DuBois and F.W. Ambrose. Ethel Miller Goodale was a sister of Leslie A.
0.5 miE
Football, Sport, Sport venue
War Memorial Stadium, Laramie
14 min walk • War Memorial Stadium, also known as Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium, is an outdoor college football stadium on the campus of the University of Wyoming in Laramie. It is the home field of the Wyoming Cowboys of the Mountain West Conference.
0.8 miW
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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to University of Wyoming?

Nearby attractions include Cooper Mansion, Laramie (4 min walk), William Goodale House, Laramie (5 min walk), Williams Conservatory, Laramie (10 min walk), Laramie Plains Museum, Laramie (15 min walk).

How to get to University of Wyoming by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Wyoming:

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Wyoming Union • Lines: Cc, East, South (1 min walk)
Wyo/McWhinnie Halls • Lines: Cc (5 min walk)