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Cheyenne Industrial Heritage and Afternoon Light

Explore the historic bulk oil storage complex and enjoy a quiet lunch before the afternoon crowds arrive.

Best time: 15 AprAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 11:00

    The Albany

    Start with lunch at The Albany. They have been serving sandwiches, burgers, and steaks for over 75 years. The 15 beers on tap provide a steady backdrop while you settle in.

  2. 12:00

    Continental Oil Company

    Walk to the Continental Oil Company building complex. Built beginning in 1905, this site was used for bulk oil storage through much of the 20th century before being vacated by the Sioux Oil Company in 1990. It stands as a significant component of the area's railroad-related economic history.

  3. 12:40

    Martin Luther King Jr. Park

    End your walk at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, located just a short distance away. It offers a quiet green space to reflect on the industrial history you just saw.

Local tip

The Albany is open for lunch from 11:00 to 14:00 on weekdays and Saturdays. Arriving at 11:00 ensures you get a table before the midday rush.

Check before you go

  • The Albany is open Mo-Sa 11:00-14:00 for lunch.
  • The Continental Oil Company complex is an outdoor historic site; check local access if visiting after dark.

Worth knowing

  • The Albany is open at 11:00 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Cheyenne (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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