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Historic places in Cheyenne

8 historic buildings, sites and memorials in Cheyenne.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Historic places in Cheyenne

  1. See

    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

  2. See

    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

  3. Do

    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.

  4. See

    Governor's Mansion

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

    Tue-Sun 9AM-5PMFree

  5. Do

    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.

  6. See

    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.

  7. Eat

    Plains Hotel Diner

    Potentially called Captiol Grille

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

  8. See

    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

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Cheyenne (CC BY-SA 4.0).