Centennial Wyoming, elevation 8076', at the base of the Snowy Range Mountains, 30 miles west of Laramie, is at the entrance to the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest home of the Snowy Range Ski Area.  Our Historic Hotel was one of the first three structures built in Centennial and opened with the arrival of the first train.  The Hotel was owned and operated by the same company that built the railroad, the Laramie Hahn's Peak & Pacific Railroad.  While still a small community we have multiple restaurants and gift stores.

The Centennial Ridge View shows Highway 130 looking west/southwest and the Hogbacks just behind Centennial.  The highway is a National Scenic By-Way, which is closed 10 miles west of Centennial from Nov. 15 – Memorial Weekend due to the heavy snowfall the Snowies receive.  Atop the ridge are remnants of the Queen Gold Mine and miles of hiking, ATV and snowmobile trails.  There are many glacial lakes with abundant fishing.

Today our hotel offers historic charm with Modern Amenity Lodging, a café serving breakfast and lunch 6 days a week and a coffee roaster on site.  Whatever your mountain adventure : downhill skiing, snowshoe, cross country ski, hike, fish, snowmobile, bird watching, weddings and Family gatherings, we have the lodging to meet your needs.  The Highest Coffee Roaster in Wyoming.

THERE IS A SECOND WEBCAM AT THE MOUNTAIN VIEW HOTEL

Mountain View Historic Hotel and Café in  Centennial, WY

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Centennial, Wyoming at the base of the Snowy Range 30 miles from Laramie, Wyoming, the village of Centennial is at the entrance to the Medicine Bow National Forest home of Snowy Range Ski Area.  Our Historic Hotel was one of the first 3 structures built in Centennial and opened with the arrival of the first train. The Hotel was owned and operated by the same company as the railroad, the Laramie Hahns Peak & Pacific Railroad. We offer Historic charm with Modern Amenity Lodging for your trip to downhill ski, snowshoe, cross country ski, hike, fish, snowmobile, weddings, and Family gatherings. Whatever your Mountain escape retreat consists of we have the lodging to meet your needs.

The Mountain View Hotel - Celebrates 111 Years in Centennial! #ThatsWY #Laramie150years

The Hotel was built in 1907 – Located in Centennial, Wyoming at the base of the Snowy Range 30 miles from Laramie, Wyoming, the village of Centennial is at the entrance to the Medicine Bow National Forest home of Snowy Range Ski Area. Our Historic Hotel was one of the first 3 structures built in Centennial and opened with the arrival of the first train. The Hotel was owned and operated by the same company as the railroad, the Laramie Hahns Peak & Pacific Railroad. We offer Historic charm with Modern Amenity Lodging for your trip to downhill ski, snowshoe, cross-country ski, hike, fish, snowmobile, weddings, and Family gatherings. Whatever your Mountain escape retreat consists of we have the lodging to meet your needs.

History: The first settlement in the area of present-day Centennial were tie camps established in 1868 (150 years ago) to provide railroad ties to the Union Pacific with the first homestead the following year. Shortly thereafter, the tie hacks had to withdraw from the area due to disagreements with the Indians. In 1875 by I. P. Lambing of Golden, Colorado discovered the Centennial Mine named in honor of the country's hundredth anniversary. In 1877, the vein of gold ended at a fault. The continuation of the vein on the other side of the fault has never been found. Thus, the original mines failed. Prospectors continued to hope.

Stay at the Historic Hotel and Café: http://www.themountainviewhotel.com/

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