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Sunset at the Big Boy

Grab a bite near the depot and walk to Holliday Park for the golden hour glow on the historic steam engine.

Best time: 16:12About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:10

    Sanford’s Grub & Pub

    Stop at Sanford’s Grub & Pub for a burger and a drink. The eclectic décor and huge menu make it a solid stop before the walk.

  2. 16:10

    Big Boy Steam Engine

    Walk 22 minutes WSW from the depot area to Holliday Park. Arrive with enough time to find a good vantage point of the Big Boy Steam Engine.

  3. 16:55

    Big Boy Steam Engine

    Watch the golden light hit the 4004 engine as the sun sets toward the WSW. The 3600-ton coal-fired engine is a powerful sight against the evening sky.

  4. 17:25

    Cheyenne Artists Guild

    Walk 6 minutes WNW to the Cheyenne Artists Guild in the Van Tassell Carriage Barn. It is a quiet, historic spot to end the evening.

Local tip

Check the route from Sanford’s to the park if you are starting from a different location. The walk from the depot is about 22 minutes.

Check before you go

  • Sanford’s Grub & Pub is open Mo-Su 11:00-21:00.

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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