Location: Cheyenne
Top Things to do in Cheyenne
What to do and see in Cheyenne, United States: The Best Places and Tips
While Cheyenne is the capital of Wyoming, it’s also considered America's rodeo and railroad capital. But there’s more to this Magic City of the Plains, with high tech taking advantage of using the mix of weather, landscape and populace for their latest innovations. Cheyenne is home to museums, historic hotels and mansions, a collection of heritage steam engines, western-themed attractions and shopping, resorts and ranches, a thriving arts community and a wide array of outdoor adventures.
Restaurants in Cheyenne
1. Southeast Wyoming Welcome Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 183 reviews
Reviewed By pharmate - Connecticut
Bu stopping there we were able to get brochures and magazines to help us find antique shops. They had excellent maps of Laramie and Cheyenne, and they were able to correctly answer questions we asked about distances between areas
2. Wyoming State Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 360 reviews
Reviewed By jwredlabel - laconia, nh
This was a very interesting museum. It was not expansive, it did not have a lot of expensive antiquities, but it was a treasure-trove of Wyoming state history from oil & gas to dinosaurs, and a very thorough native american display that alone could take nearly 2 hours to read all the material presented.
3. Curt Gowdy State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 170 reviews
Reviewed By weathermankc - Overland Park, KS
Spent a long weekend here camping, mountain biking and exploring. Trails here are top notch and they even offer a shower facility up front at the main office building--outstanding! They have a central area where a food truck/trailer operates at some times, but I suggest you bring hour own food/supplies as town is pretty far (30 minutes or so). Did not get to do any boating, but they also rent kayaks etc--awesome park and cool scenery. Will be back!
4. Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 293 reviews
Learn about the history of Cheyenne and the Old West at this engaging museum which exhibits antique horse-drawn carriages, wagons and early automobiles, among other artifacts and memorabilia related to the region.
Reviewed By Cavydad - Camarillo, California
Not my last rodeo. If you ever aspired to be a cowboy this is your nirvana. Every aspect of life on the trail is covered. Great wagons. Just a great deal of fun.
5. Happy Jack Road
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By TravelBoy27 - Chattanooga, Tennessee
As always, when on vacation, I try and take back roads to get away from the freeways. It’s a way for me to unplug, enjoy the country side, slow down, take in the sights and explore America away from the highway. Happy Jack Road from Cheyenne to Laramie is a picturesque drive with beautiful views, wildlife, full of Americana and also has a gem of a restaurant (Bunkhouse Bar & Grill) along the way. Curt Gowdy State Park also is accessible from Happy Jack Road. The journey from Cheyenne to Laramie ends at the Lincoln Highway Statue and rest area – another great site-to-see and enjoy – stop and enjoy the sights, sounds, information and assistance offered here as well. Well worth the time to take the short drive along Happy Jack Road. If you’re doing it as a one-way trip and or round trip, may I suggest to leave you plan it around lunch and or dinner so you can stop and experience the friendly and welcoming people at the Bunkhouse Bar & Grill for a meal. It is part of the experience, fun and ambiance that makes Happy Jack Road so special. Safe travel, enjoy & Cheers!
6. Historic Governors' Mansion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 109 reviews
Built in 1904, this grand Colonial Revival-style mansion was home to 19 of Wyoming's First Families, including the First Female Governor in the United States. Docents will gladly orient you to the home before sending you on a self guided tour of the Mansion. We are happy to welcome you as our guest to Wyoming's First Executive Mansion!
Reviewed By lakjmk - Cheyenne, Wyoming
Visit the Historic Mansion several times a year. It's free! The displays change every so often so I enjoy visiting whenever anyone comes to Cheyenne. There are stairs to climb and no elevators so be prepared. Make sure to go to each floor!
7. Big Boy Steam Engine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 195 reviews
Railroad buffs will enjoy seeing Old Number 4004, the world's largest steam locomotive, retired from service by the Union Pacific in 1956.
Reviewed By Paul G - Tucson, Arizona
One of the few remaining Big Boy's, This massive and magnificent Machine tells the story of Steam Railroading at it's best.
Located in downtown at Holiday Park and still straining to go, she will fill you with wonder and awe.
Suggestion is to tie your visit with a visit to The Cheyenne Train Depot for a true railroad experience.
8. Laramie County Public Library
Overall Ratings
5 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By Vlo Z - Griesheim, Germany
This library is right in the heart of downtown Cheyenne and is 3 stories. The second level is the children's floor and it is amazing. There is a children's play area with a bus and machine with levers the kids like to play with. The storytime area is big with addtional toys the kids can play with once storytime is over. The libray is always clean and the staff is great.
9. Wyoming State Capitol
Overall Ratings
4 based on 258 reviews
This Corinthian-style edifice was modeled after the Capitol in Washington, D.C. The famous Esther Hobart Morris Statue stands in front of the building, in honor of the first woman to hold judicial office in modern times.
Reviewed By Richard H - Tucson, Arizona
Was touring downtown Cheyenne after dinner to look for old mansions when my wife spotted the capitol building. I enjoy touring capitol buildings due to the architecture quality that they usually have. Unfortunately, the building is covered with scaffolds and tarps at the time we were there (late August 2017).
10. Cheyenne Depot Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 353 reviews
The Cheyenne Depot Museum is housed in the renovation Union Pacific Cheyenne Depot, a National Historic Landmark. The museum provides a journey through the history of Cheyenne. It also houses the world famous model railroad layout, the Union Central & Northern, an HOn3 scale layout created by Harry Brunk.
Reviewed By TheBlackCondor - Colorado Springs, Colorado
This is a smallish museum located downtime inside an old train station.
It's got a lot of reading material and images from the time the rails got constructed, from the beginning of Union Pacific (it mostly concentrates on Union Pacific).
There's also a bunch of models and stuff you can look at that are really nice, and explains the history and evolution of the train engines for UP.
In the second floor there are some old toys of train engines and a HUGE scale model of some places in the US from the olden days. It's pretty awesome looking.
All in all, if you like trains, and train history, it's a good place to go.
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