State Capitol Building Capitol Ave. & 24th St.(307) 777-7220 - Completed in 1888 before Wyoming was a state, the Wyoming State Capitol is a National Historic Landmark and the dominant structure on the Cheyenne skyline. The Capitol is open to the public 8AM-5PM Monday – Friday.
Wyoming State Museum 2301 Central Ave. (307) 777-7022 - Features artifacts, various collections and gift shop, full of souvenirs and Wyoming books. 9AM-4:30PM M-Sa.
Union Pacific Railroad Depot 121 W. 15th Street,(307) 632-3905 - Recently renovated National Historic Landmark, home to the Cheyenne Depot Museum , a visitor center, and Shadow's Pub & Grill . The plaza in front of the depot hosts concerts and other events during the summer.
Old West Museum & Store 4610 North Carey Avenue (307) 778-7290 - Located in Frontier Park on the grounds of Cheyenne Frontier Days , the historic rodeo called the “Daddy of ‘em All”®. Includes a large display of horse-drawn carriages and exhibits on the history of the CFD rodeo which was established in 1897.
Nelson Museum of the West 1714 Carey Ave. (307) 635-7670 - Western museum with 11,000 square feet of exhibits, including Indian artifacts, cowboy trappings, 19th century weapons and outlaw memorabilia. Open May 1-Oct. 31. 9AM-4:30PM M-F.
Historic Governors' Mansion 300 East 21st Street, (307) 777-7878 - Home to Wyoming governors from 1905 to 1976. Open 9AM-5PM Tuesday – Saturday. No charge.
Big Boy Steam Engine 17th St & Morrie Ave. (Holliday Park) - This powerful coal-fired engine was designed to pull a 3600-ton train over steep grades between Cheyenne and Ogden, Utah. The 4004 is one of eight remaining Big Boys on display throughout the country.
Cheyenne Botanic Gardens 710 S. Lions Park Dr. (307) 637-6458 - Includes diverse flora and a greenhouse conservatory. The grounds are also home to Historic Locomotive 1242 and the Western Walkway, connecting the Gardens to the Old West Museum. 8AM-4:30PM M-F, 11AM-3:30PM Sa-Su. No charge.
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