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Cheyenne is the capital and largest city of Wyoming, with about 65,000 people on the high plains near the Colorado border. Founded in 1867 as a Union Pacific railroad town, it grew rich on cattle and rails, and its Western heritage is celebrated every July at Cheyenne Frontier Days, the world's largest outdoor rodeo and Western celebration.
The restored 1887 Union Pacific Depot houses the Cheyenne Depot Museum and anchors a downtown plaza with concerts and events, while the Wyoming State Capitol has been beautifully restored. Holliday Park displays Big Boy No. 4004, one of the largest steam locomotives ever built, and the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum tells the rodeo's story.
Downtown has historic buildings, Western wear shops and restaurants, and the Cathedral of St. Mary is a striking Gothic landmark. The Cheyenne Botanic Gardens include a glass conservatory and a children's village, and Curt Gowdy State Park, a short drive west, offers granite trails, reservoirs and mountain biking.
The 1880s Renaissance Revival capitol of Wyoming, topped with a gold-leaf dome and recently restored, with legislative chambers, stained glass and exhibits on state history. Free self-guided tours are available on weekdays. Enter through the visitor entrance and allow about an hour to explore.
A Gothic Revival Catholic cathedral built of sandstone and completed in the early 1900s, a few blocks from the Capitol in downtown Cheyenne. It has tall twin towers, stained glass windows and a quiet interior. Visitors are welcome outside Mass times; dress modestly and keep noise low inside.
A Colonial Revival home built in 1904 that housed Wyoming's governors until 1976, including Nellie Tayloe Ross, the first woman governor in the United States. It is now a state historic site with period furnishings. Entry is free, and staff offer tours; check opening days before you visit.
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4004, one of the largest steam locomotives ever built, on display in Holliday Park near downtown Cheyenne. Visitors can walk around the huge engine and its tender for photos. It is free to see at any time; combine it with the Cheyenne Depot Museum for a railroad-themed visit.
A museum in the restored 1887 Union Pacific depot in downtown Cheyenne, telling the story of the railroad and the city that grew around it, with model trains and historic artifacts. The plaza outside hosts summer concerts. Allow about an hour; it is a good starting point for exploring downtown.
A museum in Frontier Park dedicated to the history of Cheyenne Frontier Days and the American West, with a large collection of horse-drawn carriages, Western art, rodeo history and artifacts. It is open year-round. Allow about 90 minutes, and expect it to be busy during the July rodeo.
A free museum in the Barrett Building near the Capitol covering Wyoming's natural and cultural history, from dinosaurs and mammoths to Native American life, ranching, mining and the state's role in women's voting rights. It has a hands-on area for kids. Allow about an hour for a visit.
A public garden in Lions Park with a large conservatory, themed outdoor gardens and the Paul Smith Children's Village, a learning garden for kids. Many displays are tended by volunteers. Admission is free or by donation; summer is the best time for outdoor gardens, but the conservatory is open all year.
A state park between Cheyenne and Laramie with three reservoirs, granite rock formations and a trail system popular with mountain bikers and hikers. Visitors also fish, paddle and camp, and Hidden Falls is a favorite short hike. A day-use fee applies; weather changes quickly, so bring layers.
A working ranch just south of Cheyenne near the Colorado border, offering train rides out to see a large bison herd up close, horseback rides, fishing and a restaurant serving bison dishes. It is popular with families. Book ahead for the bison train tour, and check seasonal operating times.
A huge outdoor rodeo and Western celebration held each July since 1897, billed as the Daddy of 'em All. It includes professional rodeo, night concerts, parades, an Indian Village, a carnival and free pancake breakfasts. Book hotels months in advance, as rooms fill quickly during the festival.
The historic center of Cheyenne around the Depot Plaza and Capitol Avenue, with Western wear stores, restaurants, breweries and large painted cowboy boot sculptures. A trolley tour helps first-time visitors learn the history. It is easy to explore on foot, and summer evenings bring outdoor events.
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