Overview
Centennial is a small unincorporated town in Southeast Wyoming. Centennial is a small mountain resort town between Laramie (to the east) and Medicine Bow National Forest's Snowy Range area to the west.
1 sights · 2 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Centennial
Medicine Bow National Forest
The Snowy Range is one of the most scenic and easily accessible mountain views in Wyoming. Upclose views of Medicine Bow Peak begin about 10 miles west of Centennial along WY 130. Multiple overlooks, picnic areas, develo…
Snowy Range Ski Area
A small ski and snowboard area with many runs and two terrain parks. Rentals are available at the lodge.
Snowy Range Scenic Byway
A nationally designated scenic byway, Snowy Range Road is a 29-mile (46-km) drive from Laramie to Saratoga via Snowy Range Pass. There is fishing, picnicing, and hiking opportunities along the road, including a half-day …
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Jun–Sep. Summer highs reach about 81°F; winter lows dip to about 10°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Laramie)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- LAR Laramie Regional Airport, Laramie — 24 mi away. Directions
- CYS Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field, Cheyenne — 70 mi away. Directions
- DEN Denver International Airport, Denver — 126 mi away (major hub). Directions
Wyoming Highway 130 provides access to Centennial. Drive west from Laramie about 30 miles year-round. During the summer months (June through November), the Snowy Range Scenic Byway is open, providing access from Saratoga.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Medicine Bow National Forest, Snowy Range Ski Area
- Lunch Bear Bottom Bar & Grill
- Afternoon Snowy Range Scenic Byway
- Dinner Old Corral Steakhouse
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
It began as a mining town when a small seam of gold was discovered in the surrounding mountains.
Get in
Wyoming Highway 130 provides access to Centennial. Drive west from Laramie about 30 miles year-round. During the summer months (June through November), the Snowy Range Scenic Byway is open, providing access from Saratoga.
See
See Medicine Bow National Forest
The Snowy Range is one of the most scenic and easily accessible mountain views in Wyoming. Upclose views of Medicine Bow Peak begin about 10 miles west of Centennial along WY 130. Multiple overlooks, picnic areas, developed campgrounds, and hiking trailheads are found along and near the highway.
Do
Do Snowy Range Scenic Byway
A nationally designated scenic byway, Snowy Range Road is a 29-mile (46-km) drive from Laramie to Saratoga via Snowy Range Pass. There is fishing, picnicing, and hiking opportunities along the road, including a half-day hike to the top of the 12,013-ft (3,661-m) Medicine Bow Peak. The pass is closed in winter.
Eat
Sleep
Go next
- Laramie is less than an hour away to the East.
- Saratoga (Wyoming) is a 1-hour drive west when WY-130 is open (June-November most years).
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