Cheyenne, Capital city in southeastern Wyoming, United States
Located at an elevation of 1,848 meters, Cheyenne extends across the high plains with railroad tracks running through its central district.
The Union Pacific Railroad established Cheyenne as a major transportation hub in 1867, leading to rapid population growth and economic development.
The Cheyenne Frontier Days features the largest outdoor rodeo in North America, attracting participants and spectators from around the world.
The Cheyenne Transit Program operates multiple bus routes connecting downtown with residential areas, governmental offices, and commercial centers.
Francis E. Warren Air Force Base, originally Fort D.A. Russell, maintains the country's intercontinental ballistic missile defense system from Cheyenne.
Location: Laramie County
Inception: 1867
Elevation above the sea: 1,848 m
Website: https://cheyennecity.org
GPS coordinates: 41.14556,-104.80194
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:45
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.
Wyoming State Capitol
1.6 km
Wyoming Governor's Mansion
3.8 km
Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum
3 km
Nagle Warren Mansion
1.5 km
Downtown Cheyenne Historic District
1.9 km
Cheyenne Botanic Gardens
2.9 km
Cheyenne Depot Museum
1.9 km
Wyoming State Museum
1.5 km
Cheyenne Botanic Gardens
2.6 km
Atlas Theatre
1.8 km
Cheyenne High School
1.4 km
Park Addition School
2.6 km
Saint Marks
1.6 km
William Sturgis House
976 m
Rainsford Historic District
838 m
Storey Gymnasium
1.4 km
Churchill Public School
2.1 km
Holliday Park
804 m
Crook House
1.2 km
Big Boy Steam Engine 4004
995 m
Lulu McCormick Junior High School
1.6 km
City and County Building
1.8 km
Lakeview Historic District
1.1 km
Masonic Temple
1.7 km
Deming School
2.3 km
Cheyenne South Side Historic District
2 km
Capitol North Historic District
710 m
Moreton Frewen House
1 kmReviews
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