The Laramie Area is full of activities to fulfill your family’s desires. If you like the outdoors, head east to the Vedauwoo/Happy Jack Recreation Area or west to the Snowy Range Mountains. Vedauwoo and the Snowy Range offer; hiking, biking, rock climbing, nature viewing, picnicking, camping, skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, sledding and snowmobiling to fit any outdoor enthusiast’s level of expertise. There are plenty of wide open spaces for off-road vehicles and non-motorized vehicles to explore. If you need to rent or buy equipment, the Laramie Area can accommodate your family with just about everything you need to make your experience everlasting! Museums and history are plentiful in the Laramie Area. There are 14 museums located in the area, from the first Territorial Prison, to a Children’s Nature Center, to the House for Historic Women. The Laramie Area also offers unique galleries, shops, boutiques and antiques in its Historic Downtown. During the summer months, the Historic Downtown offers a Farmer’s Market every Friday and a celebration of Wyoming’s Statehood.