Fort Laramie National Historic Site

Eleven structures, including the 1874 cavalry barracks, have been restored and refurnished to recall the flavor of daily life at this post. A visitor center museum displays artifacts relating to civilian, military and Native American history on the northern Plains. From June to mid-August, staff members in period clothing demonstrate aspects of both military and civilian life in the 1870s. A vehicle for the physically impaired is available when the number of staff permits. An 1875 iron Army bridge that spans the North Platte River is 2 miles above the fort.

Grounds open daily dawn-dusk. Visitor center open daily 8-6, Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day; 8-4:30, rest of year. Visitor center closed Jan. 1, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Free. Phone (307) 837-2221 (ext. 3012 on weekends).