Cheyenne Wyoming Tourism

Cheyenne is Wyoming’s capitol city, and was named after an Indian tribe of the plains. The Wyoming State Capitol building resembles the nations capitol in Washington D.C. Built in 1887, its glistening gold leaf dome can be seen from miles around.

Self guided tours can be taken weekdays from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. There are spectacular Tiffany style stain glass ceilings in the house and Senate Chambers, painted murals & fine art throughout the building along with beautiful architecture and woodwork.

Home to Cheyenne Frontier Days, this 10 day celebration is the largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration in America. It is held late July each year. The Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum is open year-round. Here you will find an extensive carriage collection, western art, period clothing and various exhibits. The museum is open 7 days a week. Just across the street in Lions Park is the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens. Tour the 100% solar powered conservatory filled with herb gardens, a waterfall, exotic vines, and tropical trees.

Ninety percent of the labor provided for these gardens is seniors, handicapped or youth volunteers. On the grounds will find a community inspirational Peace Garden, rose, herb, and perennial gardens.

Cheyenne’s historic Depot has the distinct honor of being designated a National Landmark, significant for expressing the heritage of the United States. It is in the company of Pearl Harbor, the Alamo, the Ryman Grand Ole Opry House, and Lincoln Memorial, as well as Cheyenne’s Warren Air Force Base.

The hub of downtown Cheyenne is the staging area for the Cheyenne Street Railway Trolleys and the free horse-drawn carriage rides. There are many events and concerts held in the plaza. To get a great overview of the city take a narrated tour on the quaint Cheyenne Street Railway trolley.

If tracking trains is your thing you’ll find “Big Boy - Engine 4004” the world’s largest steam engine in Holiday Park. It was retired in 1956. ‘Ole Sadie Engine 1242 a Harriman Class, is the oldest steam engine in Wyoming. She resides in Lions Park.

While in Cheyenne you will discover many great dining and shopping opportunities. Along the streets of Cheyenne you will find 8' tall painted boots designed and painted by local artists.

Terry Bison Ranch, just south of Cheyenne is a 30,000 acre working bison ranch which offers western entertainment the way you would expect. Ride on this gas powered train for a photo safari. Home to 3,000 head of American Bison (buffalo), also many horses, longhorn steer, camels, llamas, ostriches, emu, chickens, turkeys, turkins (1/2 turkey - 1/2 chicken), peacocks, donkeys, goats, beefalo (1/2 buffalo - 1/2 steer) and many wild critters. Offering campfires, trophy trout fishing, wagon rides, bison drives, a saloon & restaurant, horseback rides. The Senators Steakhouse and a giftshop are located at the ranch. Cabins and campsites are available.

To the west, along Happy Jack Highway you’ll find Curt Gowdy State Park, named after the famous sportscaster who did his first broadcasts in Cheyenne. Vedauwoo Recreation Area, also to the west of Cheyenne features spectacular rock formations prime for rock climbing, hiking, horseback riding or picnicing.

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