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What to do and see in Cheyenne, Wyoming (WY): The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
While Cheyenne is the capital of Wyoming, it’s also considered America's rodeo and railroad capital. But there’s more to this Magic City of the Plains, with high tech taking advantage of using the mix of weather, landscape and populace for their latest innovations. Cheyenne is home to museums, historic hotels and mansions, a collection of heritage steam engines, western-themed attractions and shopping, resorts and ranches, a thriving arts community and a wide array of outdoor adventures.
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1. Wyoming State Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 464 reviews
Reviewed By valeriec374 - Blackpool, United Kingdom
Well worth a visit, donation based entry. Very informative & great exhibits. Some interactive sections for kids & good examples of wild life & predators. Will certainly visit again.
2. Lakeview Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
3. Cheyenne Civic Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Kidpower1 - Cheyenne, United States
I used to be a ballerina and I performed on that stage before covid it was really fun I was kind of shy at first and my parents were sitting in the audience my grandma gave me makeup it just was amazing being on that stage.
4. Bit-O-Wyo Ranch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By 150alishab
This place is just simply amazing. Amazing. Through and through. I'll start at the beginning I guess. Ok, so you get to the location and have to drive down this crazy, long, windy, hilly, gravel road. The first day there it was intimidating - you don't see many short, flat, gravel roads where I live, let alone one that appeared ready for xtreme off roading to my city-eyes. There were funny signs along the drive that reassured you you were going the right way though and after that initial drive we quickly learned that it really was no big deal at all to navigate to and from the location. The cabin we slept at was perfect. Picture perfect even. It has all the comforts of home, but the views of paradise. We woke up to a stunning sunrise, a gorgeous deck just perfect for coffee among the sounds of the horses in the nearby pasture, and even a friendly ranch dog named Hiya that liked to cruise around the grounds. The cabin was comfortable, peaceful, clean, and amazing. We did a trail ride - it was about an hour long, and trust me, we are not experienced horse people. My husband has seen a few horses from a distance, that's all the riding experience he had. I took some lessons when I was the ripe old age of 12. My 8yr old was the talented one as we signed her up for a few lessons this spring, but my 6yr old had only ridden a carnival pony in circles once. So to say the least I was a bit curious how this would all work out - - - but it was fine! Better than fine! We all got along with no issues at all and we got to see the amazing area around the ranch too. Truly a memorable experience. We've been home a few days now, and we saw many many sights on our vacation (Yellowstone/Tetons/Devil's Tower/Rushmore/Rodeo/etc) and all my kids can talk about is the horses at this ranch. Well, the horses and the dog Hiya :) Let's see. We also saw the dinner show that's on site and it was fabulous. You get a dinner - steaks, beans, baked potato, apple sauce, brownie - that is top notch. Maybe I was just extra hungry that day, but that food was perfectly cooked. I've eaten at some top rated restaurants at home in Chicago. Forget them. This steak was cooked and seasoned to perfection. The dinner show part was a band of sorts with...(let me show my musical ignorance here....) I believe a banjo, a violin, maybe a fiddle??, a guitar or two, and an upright bass? as well as two vocalists. There was some singing, some jokes, some jibbing on fellow bandmates, and really just an overall good time. From young to old, we all really enjoyed the show and the atmosphere. So. As far as a review? Maybe I need a few more days to get over the afterglow, it's only been a week or so, but my review is as-good-as-it-could-possibly-get. I can't even think of a negative - or even a less-than-great thing to comment on. Well, if I'm really trying, perhaps I should mention that there's no AIR in their stinking air there. The whole place (I'm pretty convinced the whole dang state) is at a high altitude. And they don't know what the heck flat land even is.....so I spent a ton of time huffing and puffing and chugging water because altitude sickness is a real thing, let me tell you!
5. Cheyenne Frontier Days
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 101 reviews
Every year at the end of July in Cheyenne, Wyoming you can enjoy one of the USA's wildest western events – The Cheyenne Frontier Days. The ten day event includes not only rodeos where you can see some bucking broncos, but also includes country music concerts and dances. After enjoying one of three free pancake breakfasts (over 39,000 people served in one day), head to see one of the Grand Parades, full of horses, cowboys and covered wagons.
Reviewed By cyberdiver2018 - Banff National Park, Canada
The biggest and best western outdoor event in the USA. The equivalent of Canada’s Calgary Stampede. A full on fair, exhibits, food, & entertainment for all ages. Shopping for just about anything you can imagine with a western flair. Wild West Museum, Indian Village, Concerts and bands throughout the day, evening, and night. Top notch entertainers are booked daily. The Air Force has a huge presence in the area so of course an exhibition by their demonstration team “The Thunderbirds” is always something to see. The City of Cheyenne puts on parades about three times during the Frontier Days festival as well as a FREE PANCAKE BREAKFAST. The whole event has a “FEEL GOOD” vibe to it. The old downtown is a gem of western heritage and shopping. You won’t be at a loss for activities during the entire Festival. A bucket list event.
6. Flippers Family Arcade
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Awesome arcade in downtown Cheyenne, Wy complete with great pinball, video, ticket redemption games and a redemption center with fun prizes! Serving food and beer.
7. Street Railway Trolley
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 116 reviews
Get an overview of Cheyenne's history on this trolley tour around the major tourist attractions, such as the State Capitol, the Governor's Mansion and several historic districts. Special ghost tours relating the creepier side of Old Cheyenne are offered in late October.
8. Big Boy Steam Engine
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4.0 based on 274 reviews
Railroad buffs will enjoy seeing Old Number 4004, the world's largest steam locomotive, retired from service by the Union Pacific in 1956.
Reviewed By montanaJIm - Missoula, United States
The engine is sitting in Holliday Park, which is a great park for families. The engine has a sign about its history and is a site to be seen. Without standing next to it you cannot image the size of the engine. A real piece of rail history.
9. Cheyenne Depot Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 488 reviews
The Cheyenne Depot Museum is housed in the renovation Union Pacific Cheyenne Depot, a National Historic Landmark. The museum provides a journey through the history of Cheyenne. It also houses the world famous model railroad layout, the Union Central & Northern, an HOn3 scale layout created by Harry Brunk.
Reviewed By 458stephanief - Brierley Hill, United Kingdom
Excellent place to visit in general and the depot museum certainly a must. Very informative staff and, as you would expect, full of train memorabilia and the model train exhibit (which one man took years to complete) is well worth seeing and children would love it. Lots of things to do and see in cheyenne itself and we would recommend the horse drawn carriage ride where a very b Knowledgeable gentleman driver gives so much local information on the historic buildings as you ride in style.
10. Terry Bison Ranch
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 396 reviews
America's only Bison Train Tour. We are the second largest Bison Ranch in the United States. We offer ATV Rides, Guided Horseback Trail Rides, a Trading Post for amazing shopping, a Restaurant and Full Bar, RV Sites, Tent Camping Sites, Cabins and Venues for any Event large or small.
Reviewed By tza18005 - Shelby, United States
Northbound on I-25 just past the colorado/wyoming border is where this place lies. Even though it's right off the interstate, you would miss it if you blink. This place is a Hidden Gem with lots of fun activities such as horseback riding the bison train where you can ride out and get up close and personal and feed the bison. There are also a multitude of different animals on the ranch you can see for free and the Senators Steakhouse is also on the property where you can get an awesome bison burger. If you're ever in the area you should definitely check this place out especially if you've got a family with children.
