Full of many historic things to do, Cheyenne is a treasure trove of history, deeply rooted in the Wild West and cowboy culture. From the grandiose Capital Building, to the iconic Union Pacific Railroad that helped establish the city, Cheyenne offers many historical attractions that capture the…
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Set at the crossroads of the nation, Cheyenne has long been a pivotal hub in America’s rail network. Historically, Cheyenne served as an essential stop for locomotives to refuel before tackling the daunting Rocky Mountains. More than just a pit stop though, Cheyenne became a crucial repair stop for…
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From dinosaurs to the Old West, Cheyenne has a lot of stories to tell. Some of the best places to find these stories are at the various museums in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The Capitol City has plenty to show off, including several kid-friendly museums. Cheyenne Depot Museum Address: 121 W. 15th St…
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From the outside looking in, Cheyenne can look peaceful enough. A small city nestled on the plains, just outside the foothills of the rockies. Hidden from plain sight, however, are stories and sightings of the ghostly, the spooky, and the haunting. Cheyenne has an incredible haunted history - much…
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< > With the development and deployment of the atomic bomb in World War II, the dynamic of war changed along with the post-war political climate. When the Soviet Union developed its own atomic bomb in 1949, the U.S. military realized they needed to catch up with and keep ahead of the USSR’s nuclear…
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< > Established in 1867, Cheyenne boasts a colorful and storied past... Local tour guides in Cheyenne, Wyoming often lead visitors on a journey back in time to the Wild West, pointing out significant locations of saloon brawls, old brothels, and notorious interrogation rooms. This "Hell on Wheels"…
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Cheyenne’s Historic Walking Tours have long been a chance to see history come alive in the Capitol City. From the large buildings of the Wrangler and the Hynds to the mansions that once dominated the city’s neighborhoods, like the Nagle-Warren or the Whipple. Depending on how far you are willing to…
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< > If you are anything like me, you like to get the most bang for your buck, especially when it comes to traveling! The good folks at Visit Cheyenne have taken out the leg work on your trip to southeast Wyoming. Snatch up your $35 ($25 October - April) Legendary Pass here and get ready to hit the…
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< > Today, Martin Luther King, Jr. Park graces the West Edge of Cheyenne, surrounded by what has traditionally been a neighborhood populated with many African American families. The park honors the peaceful activist who strove for change for the black community across the country. However, the…
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< > Whistles pierced the air, and steam billowed around the tracks as the first passenger train pulled into the Cheyenne Depot on November 13, 1867. An energy of anticipation and potential flooded onto the platform with the disembarking passengers, looking to begin a new life in this “Magic City of the…
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