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A beautiful oasis a few miles west of Cheyenne

A beautiful oasis a few miles west of Cheyenne, Cheyenne

 BeanBag109 Says:  Wyoming Hereford Ranch is a beautiful oasis a few miles west of Cheyenne, Wyoming. I was there for a photo shoot with the family. The red painted buildings and trees were great. If you have the time, stop on in, just a couple of miles off I-80.www.wyomingherefordranch.com 

VISIT THE HISTORIC GOVERNOR'S MANSION

VISIT THE HISTORIC GOVERNOR'S MANSION, Cheyenne

 Rich62 Says:  THIS ELEGANT HOME was the first Governor's Mansion to be built in Wyoming. There is no admission charge, and you can take a nice self-guided tour that includes interactive video kiosks on each floor. My wife and I do recommend this stop in Cheyenne!The mansion was built in... 

Visitor center

Visitor center, Cheyenne

 OlenaKyiv Says:  On your way on I-25 visit Visitor Center. It has great information on all state and Cheyenne as well. Pick up a map of Cheyenne, that will be useful for you in your visit, also some brochures about some sightseeing. 

State Capitol building

State Capitol building, Cheyenne

 toonsarah Says:  The Wyoming State Capitol Building is a National Historic Landmark and is a striking landmark at the north end of Capitol Street. We didn’t go in but did stop to check out some of the various sculptures in the grounds. These include a replica of the Liberty Bell (corner of... 

State Museum

State Museum, Cheyenne

 toonsarah Says:  I confess we went to this museum mainly to get out of the cold wind, but I'm really glad we did as it was a gem! It's just a nice size to keep you occupied for a couple of hours without feeling guilty that you haven't got more time to devote to it, and its focus on all... 

Union Pacific Depot

Union Pacific Depot, Cheyenne

 toonsarah Says:  The Union Pacific Depot dominates downtown Cheyenne. The building houses a number of different attractions. The main one is of course the museum, which tells the story of the building of the Union Pacific Railway and how it succeeded in connecting the two coasts of the... 

Hotels  

The Historic Plains Hotel

 2 Reviews and 217 Opinions  This hotel is definitely one of the most interesting here in Cheyenne, WY. The lobby has an... 

Microtel Inn & Suites Cheyenne

 1 Review and 45 Opinions  Microtel DOES NOT Honor Booking Prices We booked with the Mircotel because they were listed as the... 

Restaurants  

Ruby Juice: Good lunch stop

Ruby Juice: Good lunch stop, Cheyenne

 toonsarah Says:  We were the only customers in this friendly juice bar, which rather surprised me as it was pretty good. It was a Saturday - maybe they do better business on a weekday when people are at work in the nearby offices.The emphasis here is definitely on tasty, healthy eating -... 

The Trail Coffee Shoppe: Great coffees

The Trail Coffee Shoppe: Great coffees, Cheyenne

 toonsarah Says:  This coffee shop is in the lobby of the Plains Hotel, but also opens on to the street. It’s friendly and welcoming, with a good range of lattes, magazines, board games and tourist brochures so that you can plan your visit to Cheyenne while enjoying a great mug of coffee.... 

Snake River Bar & Grill: Good beer and burgers!

Snake River Bar & Grill: Good beer and burgers!, Cheyenne

 toonsarah Says:  We had our final Wyoming dinner here and it made an enjoyable end to our trip. The burgers were very good (real beef!) and the microbrews excellent. The menu also features pasta, pizzas and other mains. The setting is great – located in the historic Union Pacific Depot... 

Nightlife  

The Crown Bar: Finding the Hot Spot in Cheyenne WY

The Crown Bar: Finding the Hot Spot in Cheyenne WY, Cheyenne

 Sleven Says:  While Cheyenne is a small City with a Small town feel. The weekends in Cheyenne can be rahter entertaining. The Crown bar is a small bar with a neighborly feel. Everyone knows everyone at the crown bar. The crown bar has to levels. The Upper level play a mixture of... 

Nightlife?? Where???

Nightlife??  Where???, Cheyenne

 Astrobuck Says:  Last week, I went on one of my whirlwind adventures, and wound up in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Believe me when I tell you, there is absolutely NO nightlife. Maybe I missed something, but the only place where there was something going on was near downtown, and there were screaming... 

Transportation  

Getting from Cheyenne to neighboring cities

Getting from Cheyenne to neighboring cities, Cheyenne

 Zibodiz Says:  If your travel time is flexible, there are several shuttles that run from Cheyenne to neighboring cities, such as Denver, Casper, Fort Collins, and Laramie. The fares are usually very reasonable (something like $35 one-way to Denver), and they often have a daily run,... 

Cheap Gasoline, sortof......

Cheap Gasoline, sortof......, Cheyenne

 Rich62 Says:  This can change at a moment's notice, but generally speaking, this location has been about the lowest price gasoline in the area. It's the "TA" station right next to Interstate 80, about 17(?) miles east of Cheyenne. I do know that you take exit 377 to access the station. 

A NICE INFORMATION CENTER

A NICE INFORMATION CENTER, Cheyenne

 Rich62 Says:  CHEYENNE HAS A NICE REST STOP AND INFORMATION CENTER located on the west side of Interstate 25.Look for a big "Flying J" truck stop on the west side and the rest stop will be directly north of that.(Take the exit at the Flying J and you will get to the rest stop.) 

Shopping  

Farmers' market: Good for fresh produce

Farmers' market: Good for fresh produce, Cheyenne

 toonsarah Says:  We were in Cheyenne on a Saturday morning and enjoyed visiting the farmers’ market in Depot Plaza, in front of the Union Pacific Depot. There was lots of fresh produce for sale, plus home-made goodies such as jams and chutneys, pretty flowers and snacks from some of the... 

Various: Interesting shopping in Cheyenne

Various: Interesting shopping in Cheyenne, Cheyenne

 toonsarah Says:  There are a number of unusual and original shops in downtown Cheyenne, and relatively few of the big names you see everywhere else, making it fun to go browsing and window-shopping even if you don't intend to buy!We particularly enjoyed Quilted Corner on W Lincolnway - lots... 

Deselms Fine Art: A great little gallery

Deselms Fine Art: A great little gallery, Cheyenne

 toonsarah Says:  This wonderful art gallery is located in one of the oldest houses in Cheyenne. The house alone would possibly make it worth a visit but the real attraction is definitely the art. If you have any interest at all in paintings, sculpture, pottery or photography I'm pretty... 

Local Customs  

BIG BOOTS!

BIG BOOTS!, Cheyenne

 Astrobuck Says:  All over downtown Cheyenne, especially around the railroad depot area, are these gigantic boots! Each one is unique in it's own way. Their purpose, from what I was told, was to help raise money to help restore the railroad depot. The lady at the information desk told me they... 

Favorites  

Do you know that...

Do you know that..., Cheyenne

 OlenaKyiv Says:  By 1880 Cheyenne was referred to as The Magic City on the Plains. It developed rapidly into the wealthiest per capita town in the U.S. In addition to the large Texas cattle companies there were also many large Wyoming cattle companies whose owners had their headquarters and... 

Sculpture - Taking the oath

Sculpture - Taking the oath, Cheyenne

 yooperprof Says:  Another interesting sculpture on the grounds of the Wyoming State Capital. This one is dedicated to the memory of the 2nd Regiment of the Volunteer Cavalry who fought in the Spanish-American War (1898-1901). 

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