THE BUCKHORN BAR

The Story

Laramie sits at 7,200 feet on the Laramie Plains, a windswept stretch of Wyoming that's been home to ranchers for generations. When the university came, it brought students. The Buckhorn became the place where these two worlds collide. A ranch hand in dusty boots might be shooting pool next to a philosophy major. Nobody cares. That's the beauty of it.

What to Expect

It's loud. It's crowded on weekends. The pool tables are always in use, and there's usually a wait. The jukebox plays a mix of country and whatever the college kids are into. The lighting is dim, the floors are sticky, and nobody's here to impress anyone. It's a dive in the best sense of the word - unpretentious, welcoming, and real.

Tips

• Put your quarters on the pool table to claim next game
• Friday and Saturday nights get packed - arrive early or late
• The bathroom line is always long - plan accordingly
• Don't start trouble - the locals don't take kindly to it
• Cash speeds things up at the bar