Laramie is a lively, affordable college town anchored by the University of Wyoming, with a compact downtown of cafes, live music and galleries that make it easy to meet people during multi-week stays. It’s also an outdoors hub—trail running, mountain biking and scenic drives into the Medicine Bow and Snowy Range mean weekends never feel limited.
Bigger-city amenities are nearby: Cheyenne (~50 miles) and Fort Collins, CO (~65 miles) offer larger hospitals, dining, breweries and weekend diversions when you want more options.