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Laramie | Gay-Friendly Hotels (6) Gay Heritage (1) | Map

LGBTQ+ Legal Status in United States

Based on national laws as of 2025

81/100

LGBTQ+ Friendly

Legal 46/60 · Scene 35/40 · United States national score

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Legal rights details

✓ Same-sex relations legal

✓ Equal age of consent

✓ Partnership / union

✓ Same-sex marriage

✓ Adoption rights

✓ Anti-discrimination law

✓ Legal gender change

Marriage equality since Obergefell v. Hodges (26 June 2015). The Respect for Marriage Act (December 2022) provides a congressional floor, requiring federal recognition of all valid same-sex and interracial marriages regardless of future Supreme Court rulings. Bostock v. Clayton County (2020) held that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. No comprehensive federal anti-discrimination law in housing or public…

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Gay-Friendly Hotels in Laramie

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Gay-Friendly Hotel 4.4 (1055)

Hilton Garden Inn Laramie

Gay-Friendly Hotel

Hilton Garden Inn on Grand Ave next to the University of Wyoming campus. Mainstream, gay-friendly chain hotel.

Outdoor patio Gay friendly Gay-friendly (straight venue)

LGBTQ+ Friendly Aug 2026

Gay-Friendly Hotel 4.4 (947)

Hampton Inn Laramie

Gay-Friendly Hotel

Hampton Inn on Grand Avenue in Laramie with pool, gym and free breakfast; rated 4.4 by nearly 1,000 Google reviewers.

Gay friendly Gay-friendly (straight venue) Pool

LGBTQ+ Friendly Aug 2026

Gay-Friendly Hotel 4.4 (883)

AmericInn by Wyndham Laramie Near University of Wyoming

Gay-Friendly Hotel

Wyndham-brand motel on Grand Avenue in Laramie, a short drive from the University of Wyoming; spacious suites, breakfast, dogs welcome.

Gay friendly Gay-friendly (straight venue) Pet-friendly

LGBTQ+ Friendly Aug 2026

Gay-Friendly Hotel 4.4 (102)

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Laramie West by IHG

Gay-Friendly Hotel

Chain hotel near I-80 on Laramie's west side, rated 4.4 on Google for clean rooms and helpful staff.

Gay friendly Gay-friendly (straight venue) Card payments accepted

LGBTQ+ Friendly Aug 2026

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Gay Heritage in Laramie

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Matthew Shepard Memorial Bench

Gay Heritage

Memorial bench for Matthew Shepard outside the Arts & Sciences Building on the University of Wyoming campus in Laramie.

Gay

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Frequently asked questions

Yes — Laramie has an active LGBTQ+ scene with bars, clubs and Pride events. Browse the venues on this page for the most-reviewed spots, and check the calendar for upcoming events.

We list the top-reviewed gay bars and clubs in Laramie on this page. Filter by category and rating to find dance clubs, cocktail bars, cruise bars and more — every venue is verified by the GayOut community.

Pride season (typically June–July in the northern hemisphere) is the most lively time, with parades and parties. Spring and early autumn are also great for sightseeing without summer crowds. Check the events calendar above for specific dates.

Yes — see the "Where to stay in Laramie" map above for hotels with current prices, including LGBTQ+ welcoming properties recommended by our community.

Laramie is generally safe for LGBTQ+ visitors in tourist and central areas. Standard travel-safety advice applies. Check the country page for an LGBTQ+ rights overview specific to United States.