Cheyenne

Cheyenne is the state capital and largest city (approximate 2020 population 64,000) of Wyoming. Cheyenne is a place that celebrates its history and "true Western" culture. It is not uncommon to see cowboy hats, boots, and the belt as daily attire. It is host to the annual Frontier Days, one of the largest rodeos in North America.

See: 8
Do: 4
Eat: 5
Drink: 2
Buy: 1

20 places

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Big Boy Steam Engine

This powerful coal-fired engine was designed to pull a 3600-ton train over steep grades between Cheyenne and Ogden, Utah. The 4004 is one of eight remaining Big Boys on display throughout the country.

Boots of Cheyenne

begin at Wyoming State Museum

Spread over the area, there are 7 larger-than-life boots with art on them. Pick up a pamphlet from the state museum. The pamphlet will give you tourism info, and if you have an audio device, the boots will reveal Cheyenne to you. Can you find them all? (Hint: The first one is on the property.)

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Cheyenne Botanic Gardens

Includes diverse flora and a greenhouse conservatory. The grounds are also home to Historic Locomotive 1242 and the Western Walkway, connecting the Gardens to the Old West Museum.

Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM, Sat Sun 11AM-3:30PMFree

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Cheyenne Depot Museum

Former Union Pacific Railroad Depot and renovated National Historic Landmark. The plaza in front of the depot hosts concerts and other events during the summer.

Sun 11AM-3PM, Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM, Sat 9am-3PM$8 adults, 12 and under free

Cheyenne Frontier Days

World's largest outdoor rodeo & Western celebration that takes place the "Last Full Week in July". This historic rodeo was established in 1897 and is called the “Daddy of ‘em All”. Events include numerous rodeo events, free pancake breakfasts, night-time concerts, and parades. There will be heavy vehicular traffic last week of July on I-25, Carey Ave, and 8th Ave.

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Epic Egg

A specialty breakfast and lunch chain in Downtown, great place to watch the CFD parade on the fourth Tuesday/Thursday of July.

6:30AM-2PM

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Frontier Mall

One-story indoor shopping area near Cheyenne Regional Airport and anchored by Dillard's (2 spots), J.C. Penny's (1 spot), Planet Fitness (1 spot), and Jax Outdoor Gear (1 spot, in place of old Sears). The food court has recovered from gloomy times,and now is home to 3 options, including the new Honolulu Poke and Ramen.

Sun-Fri 6AM-9PM, Sat 6AM-10PM, some stores open on their own schedule

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Governor's Mansion

The historic mansion, home to Wyoming governors from 1905 to 1976.

Tue-Sun 9AM-5PMFree

Historic Trolley Tours

Narrated, 90-minute tours of historic Cheyenne. Purchase tickets in the Depot and tours leave from the Depot Plaza. $10 adults/$5 children. There is also a horse-drawn carriage tour option.

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Nelson Museum of the West

Western museum with 11,000 square feet of exhibits, including Indian artifacts, cowboy trappings, 19th century weapons and outlaw memorabilia.

May 1-Oct 31: Mon-Fri 9AM-4:30PM

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Old West Museum & Store

Located in Frontier Park on the grounds of Cheyenne Frontier Days, the historic rodeo called the "Daddy of 'em All". Includes a large display of horse-drawn carriages and exhibits on the history of the CFD rodeo which was established in 1897.

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Plains Hotel Diner

Potentially called Captiol Grille

Gourmet restaurant located in the historic Plains Hotel, not a budget choice

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Sanford’s Grub & Pub

Eclectic décor with a huge menu. Look for the back-end of a pickup truck hanging over the entrance

Terry Bison Ranch

51 I- 7 miles south of Cheyenne off I-25, this ranch is home to more than 2,000 bison. Take a tour through the herd from the safety of a vehicle. The ranch also has “horses, longhorn steer, camels, llamas, ostriches, emu, chickens, turkeys, turkins (1/2 turkey-1/2 chicken), peacocks, donkeys, goats, and beefalo (1/2 buffalo-1/2 steer).”

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The Albany

Doing business for over 75 years. Serving lunch and dinner. Sandwiches, burgers, steaks, and several vegetarian options. 15 beers on tap.

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Wyoming State Capitol

Completed in 1888 before Wyoming was a state, the Wyoming State Capitol is a National Historic Landmark and the dominant structure on the Cheyenne skyline.

Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM

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