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Coming to Texas State/Wyoming game
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calpoke25
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Greetings,
Hotel-wise, there aren't many within walking distance of the stadium outside of the Hilton, usually is taken over by the team prior to a game though and its more expensive, not my recommendation. I would try to stay in one of the usual chains on Grand, Holiday Inn, Comfort Inn, Hampton Inn, or a couple places on south 3rd St., like the Ramada. Most of the chain hotels are on the "outskirts" of Laramie, although relatively speaking nothing is that far away.
Places to eat; Lovejoys, Altitude, Grand Avenue Pizza, other people in Laramie can help on this.
(Secret Hint: Best breakfast in Town at a little place downtown on 2nd st. called Prairie Rose Cafe.)
Hotel-wise, there aren't many within walking distance of the stadium outside of the Hilton, usually is taken over by the team prior to a game though and its more expensive, not my recommendation. I would try to stay in one of the usual chains on Grand, Holiday Inn, Comfort Inn, Hampton Inn, or a couple places on south 3rd St., like the Ramada. Most of the chain hotels are on the "outskirts" of Laramie, although relatively speaking nothing is that far away.
Places to eat; Lovejoys, Altitude, Grand Avenue Pizza, other people in Laramie can help on this.
(Secret Hint: Best breakfast in Town at a little place downtown on 2nd st. called Prairie Rose Cafe.)
There are a few hotels across from the Stadium.. HI Express, Comfort Inn (or something like that). Lovejoys and Altitude are good places to eat. The Library and Altitude both have Wyoming brewed beers, I believe. The Laramie peeps will definitely fill you in on the details.
The new hotels close to the stadium are good, but probably need to book early as they are all walking distance (in nice weather!).
Far as places to eat....I don't think any place is consistent. Ate at (?)Jack's on Grand and 3rd a year ago for supper and was really good. This year for lunch before one game and it was genuinely awful at every level.
Ate at Lovejoys and it was fair, but there are only about 2 or 3 places downtown and after games they are packed with hour wait.
That's if all your doing is going to the game. If you plan on staying and doing some outdoor stuff, then head to Centennial or Albany. Not fancy, but in the mountains and outside Laramie about 40 minutes.
Far as places to eat....I don't think any place is consistent. Ate at (?)Jack's on Grand and 3rd a year ago for supper and was really good. This year for lunch before one game and it was genuinely awful at every level.
Ate at Lovejoys and it was fair, but there are only about 2 or 3 places downtown and after games they are packed with hour wait.
That's if all your doing is going to the game. If you plan on staying and doing some outdoor stuff, then head to Centennial or Albany. Not fancy, but in the mountains and outside Laramie about 40 minutes.
McPeachy
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SM_Bobcat said:
That would be a mistake, unless you are into unemployed meth heads & thier buddy politicians.
Laramie, Friday night, before a game, is a blast. Streets blocked off, UW band goes bar-to-bar playing the fight song, RTCJ, & beer song, etc...
As far as tailgate, UW has a good tailgate park set up, south of the stadium...opens 3 or so hours prior to KO.
PokePride.com
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Place to stay could not tell you as I live here and don't stay at the hotels/motels. Good places to eat if you like Mexican go to Corona Village or their Rapido place on Grand. Also the Chuckwagon is not bad for just that comfy food, I think they are as good as the Parairie Rose Cafe.
Grand Avenue Pizza has good pasta but I have had better pizza but I know many who do like it (I am really picky with pizza I like it so much) so I may be the wrong person to talk to on pizza.
Grand Avenue Pizza has good pasta but I have had better pizza but I know many who do like it (I am really picky with pizza I like it so much) so I may be the wrong person to talk to on pizza.
The library is a must. I go there everytime in laramie.
I have also always enjoyed going to bud's bar. Sure it can be a pain to find if you're not use to laramie but its a fun little dive bar. Had a great time chatting with some really cool guys that were boise fans this last season. Staff was very nice to all as well.
Notable others:
Coppers, 3rd ave, buckhorn, and the cowboy (either one as there is 2)
I have also always enjoyed going to bud's bar. Sure it can be a pain to find if you're not use to laramie but its a fun little dive bar. Had a great time chatting with some really cool guys that were boise fans this last season. Staff was very nice to all as well.
Notable others:
Coppers, 3rd ave, buckhorn, and the cowboy (either one as there is 2)
McPeachy
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sdpoke said:
Agree...the Library is a win. That being said, I wouldn't step into Bud's for anything (neither will a ton of people I know that live in Laramie), and I will leave it at that.
Top 3 places to eat (IMO):
El Conquistador (mexican, best green chile)
Luciano's (italian, new chef - great food)
Altitude Chophouse & Brewery (classic american)
Top 3 places to tip a few (IMO):
The Library (microbrewed beer)
Buckhorn (classic must see)
Tommy Jack's (best martini's & mexi-margaritas)
There are plenty of others...
McPeachy said:
Man I miss El Con. Stuffed sopa's topped w/ green chili was the best food... any time of day.
PokePride.com
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MrTitleist said:
El Con puts black pepper in their green chili ruins it for me!!!
For Mexican again I will say I prefer Corona Village.
Poke Around
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You want strong drinks and the college Friday night atmosphere? Check out 3rd St. Bar. Nobody pours a stronger drink in continental United States.
Even Texans love the Mexican food at Corona Village. Altitude is solid place to eat.
Close to stadium is Hilton, where UW stays, and a Holiday Inn. Prices can be a bit high. There is a Comfort Inn, AmericInn and Hampton Inn nearby but not walking distance. On West side there are a lot of chains, including a two-year-old Fairfield Inn and Suites and Days Inn.
Centennial is less than 30 miles from Laramie. There's a solid hotel there.
And if you'd like a wonderful bed and breakfast the VBar Ranch is great, about 20 miles west, on road to Centennial.
I'd stay in Laramie on Friday night, not Cheyenne.
Even Texans love the Mexican food at Corona Village. Altitude is solid place to eat.
Close to stadium is Hilton, where UW stays, and a Holiday Inn. Prices can be a bit high. There is a Comfort Inn, AmericInn and Hampton Inn nearby but not walking distance. On West side there are a lot of chains, including a two-year-old Fairfield Inn and Suites and Days Inn.
Centennial is less than 30 miles from Laramie. There's a solid hotel there.
And if you'd like a wonderful bed and breakfast the VBar Ranch is great, about 20 miles west, on road to Centennial.
I'd stay in Laramie on Friday night, not Cheyenne.
