Tourist Attractions in Cheyenne, Wyoming
The capital of the state of Wyoming, Cheyenne boasts the largest population of any Wyoming city, with about 57,000 people (2010). Situated just north of the Colorado border in the southeastern part of the state, this urban center hosts the enormous Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo every July. There are plenty of other attractions in Cheyenne to explore, as well.
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Cheyenne Depot Museum
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Discover Cheyenne's historic railroad ties.
railroad crossing image by William Burnett from Fotolia.com
Housed in the historic Union Pacific Railroad Depot, this museum, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, serves as a starting point for touring Cheyenne. It provides information on Cheyenne's place in Wyoming's history, including its ties to the railroad, and has a profusion of free tourist information available. Narrated historic trolley tours of downtown Cheyenne also depart from here.
Cheyenne Depot Museum
121 W. 15th St.
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 632-3905
cheyennedepotmuseum.org
State Capitol
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Take a self-guided tour of the Wyoming State Capitol.
balcony windows image by Randy McKown from Fotolia.com
Constructed in the Renaissance Revival style with sandstone quarried from both Wyoming and Colorado, the Wyoming State Capitol took four years to build, from 1886 to 1890. Genuine 24-karat gold leaf covers the golden dome of the Capitol. The landscaped grounds include statues portraying figures of particular significance to the state of Wyoming, including a cowboy and an American bison.
The Wyoming State Capitol, open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday (except for government holidays), offers guided tours by appointment between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Visitors can take self-guided tours of the Capitol building between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on these days as well. You can enjoy this attraction free of charge.
Capitol Information Desk
State of Wyoming
Department of Administration and Information, General Services Division
State Capitol
200 W. 24th St.
Cheyenne, WY 82002
(307) 777-7220
ai.state.wy.us/capitoltour/Tour%20Information/index.htm
Historic Governors' Mansion
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The elegant Historic Governors' Mansion served as the home for Wyoming's governor and family from 1905 to 1976. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays in summertime (with shorter hours/days in the off-season), the mansion welcomes visitors to take free, self-guided tours. Learn about the mansion's various occupants and historical relevancy as you stroll through its period-furnished rooms.
Historic Governors' Mansion
300 E. 21st St.
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 777-7878
wyoparks.state.wy.us/Site/SiteInfo.asp?siteID=18
Wyoming State Museum
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Just a few steps away from the Wyoming State Capitol is the Wyoming State Museum. Open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Monday through Saturday in summer (with shorter hours in winter), this free museum illustrates various stories from Wyoming's past. Exhibits include dinosaurs, coal mining, pioneers, American Indians, and Wyoming's role in promoting women's rights.
Wyoming State Museum
2301 Central Ave.
Cheyenne, WY
(307) 777-7022
wyomuseum.state.wy.us
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- Photo Credit USA states series: Wyoming. Political map with counties image by Stasys Eidiejus from Fotolia.com railroad crossing image by William Burnett from Fotolia.com balcony windows image by Randy McKown from Fotolia.com
