Overview
Fort Laramie is a town in Central Wyoming which had a population of 230 in 2010. It was historically significant due to its location on the Oregon, California, and Mormon Trails, and the fort after which the town is named is now a historic site.
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Best things about Fort Laramie
Fort Laramie National Historic Site
This historic place preserves one of America's most important locations in the history of westward expansion and Indian resistance.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Jun, Sep. Summer highs reach about 91°F; winter lows dip to about 15°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: May and Jun.
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.
- BFF Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport, Scottsbluff — 53 mi away. Directions
- CYS Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field, Cheyenne — 75 mi away. Directions
- DEN Denver International Airport, Denver — 163 mi away (major hub). Directions
Local highways include US-26 and WY-160.
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Understand
Climate
Get in
By car
Local highways include US-26 and WY-160.
See
See Fort Laramie National Historic Site
This historic place preserves one of America's most important locations in the history of westward expansion and Indian resistance.
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