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Heading to Wyoming with a Visit to Cheyenne

Cheyenne includes museums dedicated to railroad and military history, traditional ranches, natural parks for outdoor activities, botanical gardens, and historical buildings like the Wyoming Capitol. The heritage of the American West is showcased through several specialized museums, while the Historic Depot and Big Boy locomotive highlight the railway past. The city also features an active air force base and sites related to military history.

Curt Gowdy State Park

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Curt Gowdy State Park

A 3,400-hectare natural area featuring three reservoirs for fishing. Trails are available for hiking and biking. Sites are available for camping.

Terry Bison Ranch

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Terry Bison Ranch

Farm established in 1893 focused on bison breeding. Visitors can see the herds during train excursions or horseback rides.

Cheyenne Historic Depot

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Cheyenne Historic Depot

Railroad station built in 1887 by Union Pacific. Today, the building houses a restaurant and a craft brewery.

Big Boy Locomotive

Holliday Park, Cheyenne, Wyoming

Big Boy Locomotive

Steam locomotive series 4000 built in 1941 for Union Pacific Railroad. It measures 40 meters in length and weighs 540 tons.

Old West Museum

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Old West Museum

Collection of objects and documents about the Westward expansion, featuring weapons, clothing, and equipment used by pioneers and cowboys.

Wyoming State Museum

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Wyoming State Museum

Permanent exhibition on the development of Wyoming, from its earliest inhabitants to recent times, including fossils and Native American artifacts.

Nelson Museum of the West

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Nelson Museum of the West

Cultural establishment with collections of art and artifacts tracing the development of Western territories in the 19th century.

Wyoming Capitol

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Wyoming Capitol

State government seat built in 1890, with a gold-leaf dome, Corinthian columns, and murals illustrating local history.

Cheyenne Botanic Gardens

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Cheyenne Botanic Gardens

Municipal green space with thematic areas and collections of local and exotic plants, open year-round to the public.

Warren Air Force Base

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Warren Air Force Base

US Air Force base established in 1867, with intercontinental missile command center for national defense.

Historical military site with a decommissioned missile silo, showing alert and control systems of the US nuclear arsenal.

Governor's Mansion

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Governor's Mansion

Residence built in 1904 in Victorian style, used as the official residence of the governors of Wyoming until 1976.

Cheyenne Big Boots

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Cheyenne Big Boots

Artistic sculptures in the form of cowboy boots 2.5 meters high, painted by local artists and installed in downtown streets.

Messenger's Old West Museum

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Messenger's Old West Museum

Exhibition of objects and documents on pioneers, cowboys, and the development of the railroad in Wyoming in the 19th century.

The Merci Train

Cheyenne, Wyoming

The Merci Train

French boxcar from 1949 given to the United States in gratitude for American aid after World War II, displayed at Holliday Park.

Educational space with themed gardens, hands-on activities, and demonstrations on natural sciences for children.

This information center provides maps, brochures, and advice to visitors. The building includes exhibitions about the region and restrooms.

Lincoln Highway

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Lincoln Highway

Built in 1913, this route was the first transcontinental highway in the United States, connecting New York to San Francisco via Cheyenne.

This main library has served county residents since 1886, offering books, periodicals, and local historical archives.

Lakeview Cemetery

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Lakeview Cemetery

Established in 1871, this cemetery contains the graves of many pioneers and local personalities involved in Cheyenne's development.

Mylar Park

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Mylar Park

Recreational space with playgrounds, picnic areas, and shady walkways for strolling. The park hosts community events during the summer.

Permanent exhibition on the development of intercontinental ballistic missiles in the United States. The museum features military equipment, documents, and historical photos.

Big Country Speedway

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Big Country Speedway

Dirt oval race track hosting stock car races and drag competitions. The stands can accommodate 5,000 spectators.

Holliday Park

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Holliday Park

Municipal park with baseball field, tennis courts, and children's wading pool. Free concerts are held there during the summer season.

Cheyenne Depot Museum

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Cheyenne Depot Museum

Collection of historical railroad artifacts and documents presenting the history of railways in Wyoming, including a detailed model of the George Town Loop.

Cheyenne Frontier Days

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Cheyenne Frontier Days

Annual rodeo event and cultural festival held since 1897, featuring equestrian competitions, parades, and concerts over ten days in July.

Cheyenne Artists Guild

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Cheyenne Artists Guild

Exhibition space managed by local artists showcasing paintings, sculptures, and photographs by Wyoming artists in a downtown building.

Frontier Mall

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Frontier Mall

Main shopping mall in Cheyenne featuring clothing stores, restaurants, and various shops in an air-conditioned building with free parking.