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Presorted std. US Postage PAID Cheyenne, WY Visit Cheyenne Permit No. 50 121 W 15th St, Ste 202 Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001 N41° 07.90', W104° 48.87' 1-800-426-5009 [email protected] www.cheyenne.org Experience the Cheyenne spirit. Settled by rugged pioneers following the path of the transcontinental railroad, Cheyenne beckoned settlers who moved into the flourishing town full of rowdy bars alongside elegant opera houses and theaters. From there Cheyenne grew into a business center for the West and, eventually, into the Capitol for the new State of Wyoming. Cheyenne is a unique city, proud of its rugged past yet continuing to move forward. Outdoor adventure such as world-class mountain biking trails and business developments such as massive computer data centers illustrate this progress. CheyenneVisit Come experience our West – in Cheyenne! Wyoming starts here. www.cheyenne.org 1 1-800-426-5009 cheyenne.org CHEYENNE’S "LIVE THE LEGEND” MUST S EE ATTRACTIONS Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Wyoming State Capitol 3 8th Ave at Frontier Park & Wyoming State Museum The Daddy of ’em All has been Listed on the National Register of kicking up dust since 1897 with the Historic Places, the State Capitol (Capitol world’s largest outdoor rodeo and Ave & 24th St 13 ) boasts marble floors, Western Celebration. The world’s fine woodwork, stained glass, and best PRCA rodeo action takes historic photographs. 2019 marked the place daily, while music superstars completion of a four-year restoration. shine each night. Kids and adults The neighboring Wyoming State Museum enjoy the rides, games and carnival (2301 Central Ave 13 ) features artifacts, fare on the midway. See page 6 for various collections and gift shop, full suggested itineraries; see pages 10 and of souvenirs and Wyoming books. 11 for events schedule, ticket information Capitol self-guided tours: Mon – Fri and more. 8 am – 5 pm. 307-777-7220. Museum hours: Mon – Sat 9 am – 4:30 pm. Cheyenne Frontier 307-777-7022. AAA Gem. Days™ Old West Museum & Store Terry Bison Ranch 26 51 I-25 Service Rd E 4 Frontier Park, 4610 Carey Ave Western entertainment just as you’d Showcases one of the largest expect is but a short drive south of Western carriage collections in the town. Home to 3,000 bison, the U.S. Features a totally new narrative ranch is full of high kickin’ good of the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ old-fashioned fun, featuring outdoor experience. Daily 9 am – 5 pm. Extended cooking, horseback rides, fishing, hours during Cheyenne Frontier train tours of the bison herd, ATV Days™. Museum: 307-778-7290. tours, a steakhouse and saloon. Store: 1-800-266-2696. 307-634-4171. Open year round. Cheyenne Depot Shopping Galore! & Cheyenne Even the most avid shopper will Depot Museum find a multitude of possibilities in 20 121 W 15th St Cheyenne—from uniquely Western A National Historic Landmark, wear and home decor to the latest this former Union Pacific Depot trends in fashion and furnishings. has been restored to its original Premier Western emporiums and glory. Home to a visitor center and quaint and charming specialty shops restaurant, the Depot also features offer shopping opportunities galore! the Cheyenne Depot Museum, rich Visit www.cheyenne.org/shopping or see with railroad history, exhibits and page 7 for a list of area shops. interactive displays. Outside, the Cheyenne Depot Plaza plays host to concerts and other events. Numbers next to attractions correspond to city map Mon – Fri 9 am – 5 pm; Sat 9 am – 3 pm; Sun 11 am – 3 pm. Extended on page 8. Dates and times subject to change. summer hours. 307-632-3905. Gift Shop: 307-638-6338. Free audio tours available. Detailed info on page 7. 2 1-800-426-5009 cheyenne.org CHEYENNE’S "LIVE THE LEGEND” MUST S EE ATTRACTIONS Big Boy Steam Engine 16 Holliday Park (17th St & Morrie Ave) Even in retirement, Old Number 4004 remains an imposing sight. The world’s largest steam locomotive, this powerful Experience Cheyenne your way coal-fired engine was designed to pull a 3600-ton train over steep grades Celebrations, shopping, recreation, galleries between Cheyenne and Ogden, Utah. and museums—Cheyenne offers everything The 4004 is one of eight remaining Big from boot-stompin’ excitement to tranquil Boys on display throughout the country. beauty…rollicking fun to historic intrigue. So Outdoor Recreation put on your cowboy or hiking boots, tennies or 17 30 minutes west of Cheyenne high heels, Stetson or ball cap, and experience Three scenic and distinct areas—the Cheyenne as you like it. Pole Mountain and Vedauwoo areas within Medicine Bow National Forest, Culture, fun, history or adventure—variety and Curt Gowdy State Park—provide and choice abound. Go horseback riding, a rich playground for both the casual nature lover and the avid outdoor hiking, or enjoy a narrated historic trolley enthusiast. www.cheyenneoutdoors.org. tour. Several of Cheyenne’s museums offer free 307-778-3133 or 1-800-426-5009. audio tours from your cell phone, or you can listen to the artists on the “Big Boots” tour. Cheyenne Street Dial in, choose exactly what you want, and Railway Trolley move at your own pace. 20 121 W 15th St With its authentic ambience, the trolley offers narrated historic tours that capture the lively character of days Savings passes gone by. Tours highlight Cheyenne’s We’ve rounded up the best deals in town just top attractions. Daily, May – Sept. Special Halloween and Christmas tours. for you—accessible from your mobile phone! Live the Legend 307-778-3133 or 1-800-426-5009. • Legendary Pass Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, attractions Grand Conservatory • Buck Off Savings Pass & Children's Village dining and shopping • Daddy of the Malt Pass 5 Carey & South Lions Park Drive Features the Shane Smith Grand craft beverages Conservatory and 20 specialty gardens. Grounds include the historic Locomotive 1242 and the Paul Smith Children’s Village. Grounds open dawn to dusk. Conservatory and Children’s Village hours vary. SSGC: 307-637-6458 and PSCV: 307-637-6349. Open year round. www.cheyenne.org/things-to-do/ explore-and-save 3 More Great Attractions 20 Historic Downtown Walking Tour: 19 Cowgirls of the West Museum 121 W 15th St. Self-guided tour. & Store: 205/203 W 17th St. 18 Nelson Museum of the West: Brochure available at Depot Highlights cowgirls in local history. 1714 Carey Ave. Over 11,000 sq. Vısitor Center. 307-778-3133. Includes memorabilia, gift shop. feet of exhibits, including Native Call for seasonal hours. Extended American artifacts, cowboy 9 F.E. Warren Air Force Base: hours during Cheyenne Frontier trappings, 19th century weapons, Randall Ave and I-25. Originally Days™. 307-638-4994. Free. and outlaw memorabilia. named Fort D.A. Russell, today Open May, Sept, Oct: Mon – Fri it serves as a command center 20 Cheyenne Gunslingers: 9 am – 4:30 pm. June, July, Aug: for U.S. Intercontinental Ballistic 15th and Pioneer. Enactments Mon –Sat 9 am – 4:30 pm. Missiles and as a training ground of gunfights and other Wıld 307-635-7670. AAA Gem. for the U.S. Air Force. Tours West activities. June– July. Select offered during the spring and weeknights 6 pm. Saturdays noon. Military Memorial Museum: summer months. For the schedule Call for specific schedule. 307- 1717 Carey Ave. Military collection visit www.warren.af.mil and select 778-3133 or 1-800-426-5009. Free. includes 19th century Cavalry Base Tours under the About Us tab. 17 Bit-O-Wyo Ranch: 470 Happy items and recent-history service 307-773-3381.* pieces. Hours and phone above. Jack Rd. Home to spectacular 7 F.E. Warren ICBM & Heritage horseback riding and various summer 14 Historic Governors’ Mansion: Museum: 401 Champagne Dr. events. Cabins available Jun–Aug. 300 E 21st (21st & House Ave). History of Fort D.A. Russell. 307-638-6924. Reservations required. Home of Wyoming governors, Portrays military life in late 1 Quebec 01 Missile Alert Facility: including U.S.’s first woman 1800s. Also home of the ICBM Approx. 30 miles north of Cheyenne; governor. Open June–Sept: Missile Museum. Mon – Wed and I-25 exit 39; west approx. ¼ mile. Mon– Sat 9 am – 5 pm; Sun 1 – 5 pm. Fri 9 am – 4 pm. Thur 1 – 4 pm. Highlights the role played by Dec–May: Wed– Sat 9 am – 5 pm; 307-773-2980.* F.E. Warren Air Force Base and Tue by appt. Closed Oct, Nov and its nuclear deterrent mission Dec 25– Jan 17. 307-777-7878. * Limited public access for those during the Cold War. A military Free. Call for group tours. without military ID. Call in advance. installation that was “hidden in 20 Locations throughout 5 Locomotive 1242: Carey Ave & Big Boots: plain sight” and controlled one Lions Park Dr. Oldest locomotive Cheyenne. Eight-foot-tall boots of the most destructive nuclear in Wyoming. Built in 1890 in New beautifully decorated by local weapons ever built by the United Jersey. Located in the Cheyenne artists. Map available at Visitor States. Tue– Sat 8:30 am – 5 pm. Botanic Gardens. 307-637-6458. Center in Depot. 307-778-3133. 307-422-3425. 4 1-800-426-5009 cheyenne.org 29 Wyoming National Guard 22 National Center for Atmospheric Museum: 624 E Pershing Blvd. Research Super Computer Honoring Wyoming National (NCAR): 8120 Veta Dr. Visitor The Equality State! Guard men and women who have Center describes the computer Wyoming was the first governmental body to served since 1870. Wed, Fri, Sat and its uses. Call for group tours. guarantee women the right to vote and hold 9 am – 4 pm.