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WYOMING
Please be sure to call
and verify times and rates as they are subject to change
ACTIVITIES:
FORT LARAMIE-
FORT LARAMIE NATIONAL HISTORIC
SITE
State Hwy 160, Fort Laramie 307.837.2221
COST: $3 per adult (age 16 +), under 16 Free
HOURS: Daily 8 am - dusk
This fort was originally built by a fur trading company in 1834.
It would later be bought by the military to establish a military
post along the popular Oregon Trail. Many of the original
structures still stand and have been repaired so you can see how
they might have looked in the mid-1800s. Other buildings only
have bits of the walls and foundations. Informative handout is
available at the visitor's center, and I would recommend taking that
along with you as you walk around.
FAMILY FRIENDLY PROS-
Educational and interesting for children of a variety of ages.
The kids and parents thought it was amazing to be able to walk
through the old buildings and learn about the fort's history.
On some weekends in the summer there are activities available.
The price makes this friendly for any budget. Restrooms
available along the walk through the fort.
FAMILY FRIENDLY CONS- Not particularly stroller friendly.
Many areas of the path would not be easy for a regular stroller to
follow and there are steps or stairs on many of the buildings.
GUERNSEY-
OREGON TRAIL RUTS HISTORIC
SITE
US Hwy 26, Guernsey 307.864.2176
COST: Free
HOURS: Daily sunrise to sunset
Over 100 years after wagons cut cross the Wyoming countryside on
the Oregon Trail, wagon wheel ruts remain. This reminder of a
bygone era is easily accessible by a paved trail which leads through
a scenic area. There is sufficient parking and an informational
chart explaining the significance of the area.
FAMILY FRIENDLY PROS-
Well-kept walkway up to the ruts. Stroller friendly. The
size of the ruts was impressive for kids and adults.
FAMILY FRIENDLY CONS- We did not see any restrooms. In
the winter, expect the walkway to be snow-covered.
LODGING:
LITTLE AMERICA HOTEL: CHEYENNE
2800 West Lincolnway, Cheyenne 800.445.6945
www.littleamerica.com/cheyenne
This family resort style hotel is set on 80 acres and features a 9
hole golf course and olympic sized outdoor pool (open seasonally).
Rooms are scattered throughout several lodge buildings. There
is a playground located convenient to most of the lodges.
Room are large and most feature high speed internet access and a
mini-fridge.
FAMILY FRIENDLY PROS-
The kids love the inexpensive ice cream cones available in the main
lobby.
FAMILY FRIENDLY CONS- No breakfast included.
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