WYOMING: THE COWBOY STATE
BY CLAY
LARROY
Traveling can
be an important part of your life, whether for business or for pleasure. Take
time each day to alleviate stress while traveling or
vacationing and you will thank yourself for it when you get back home. With all
the chaos, jet-lag, partying and other excitement of travel comes a whole lot of
stress on your mind and body. By the time most vacations are over, another one
is needed to recover so taking a few minutes each day to rejuvenate will make
it easier for you to resume your normal life when it's all over. When you want to
plan a vacation contact me!
Cheyenne, “The Magic City of the Plains”
Cheyenne is the state capital and
largest city (2005 pop. 55,731) of Wyoming. Cheyenne was founded in 1867 by Major General
Grenville Dodge, the chief engineer of the Union Pacific Railroad. In 1869,
Cheyenne became the capital of the Territory of Wyoming. It became the state
capital in 1890.
The very name
Cheyenne conjures up images of cowboys, rodeos and trains around the world.
Today's Cheyenne is all of that and more. From the world's largest outdoor
rodeo and Western celebration to world class mountain biking, climbing, and
camping, a visit to Cheyenne offers great opportunities. Come for our events,
experience our museums and take home new memories.
THINGS
TO DO
·
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.
·
Cheyenne Frontier
Days - World's largest outdoor rodeo & Western celebration that takes
place the "Last Full Week in July"™. This historic rodeo was
established in 1897 and is called the “Daddy of ‘em All”®. Events include
numerous rodeo events, free pancake breakfasts, night-time concerts, and
parades.
·
Historic Trolley Tours - 121 W. 15th
Street(800) 426-5009 - Narrated, 90-minute tours of historic Cheyenne. Purchase
tickets in the Depot and tours leave from the Depot Plaza. $10 adults/$5
children. There is also a horse-drawn carriage tour option.
·
Terry Bison Ranch 51 I-25
Service Road, (307) 634-4171 - Located 7 miles south of Cheyenne off I-25, this
ranch is home to more than 2,000 bison. Take a tour through the herd from the
safety of a vehicle. The ranch also has horses, longhorn steer, camels, llamas,
ostriches, emu, chickens, turkeys, turkens, peacocks, donkeys, goats, and
beefalo (1/2 buffalo 1/2 cow).
REFERENCE
SITES:
In Wyoming, the beauty of our
mountains is matched only by the grit of our people.
Liz Cheney
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