Laramie, Wyoming: Wyoming Territorial Prison

1872 prison, once home to Butch Cassidy and said to be haunted, is restored and open for tours.

Wyoming Territorial Prison

The Wyoming Territorial Prison is a state historic site. It was in operation in the late 19th century as the penitentiary for Old West Wyoming. The old prison has been meticulously restored. You can take a guided or self-guided tour through the old cellblocks, get locked in a cell, and help make a prison broom (The prison made handmade brooms in the 1890s and volunteers keep the crft going today). The rest of the site includes old horse barns, agriculture exhibits, and a collection of frontier buildings relocated to the site.

[MeanderMan, 10/29/2012]

Wyoming Territorial Prison

Free during certain times. We went on a weekday at noon and got in free. Most of the things you get to see are not authentic, because the original prison was destroyed. Would probably be fun for kids. There's another prison museum in Rawlings which was more interesting for adults.

[Janki, 07/11/2012]

Wyoming Territorial Prison

The Wyoming Territorial Prison in Laramie, Wyoming has been restored and visitors can now take tours. The prison is rumored to be haunted and at one time housed Butch Cassidy.

There is also a small frontier town which has been built around the prison. It's a fascinating tour, definitely a lot of fun.

[Melissa, 07/19/2010]