For most of us who are a part of Western culture and keep an eye on its events and happenings, we know Cheyenne, Wyoming, as home to the “Daddy of ’Em All.” Cheyenne Frontier Days is the largest outdoor rodeo in the country, has a 126-year history that’s going strong, and—in Cheyenne—is considered its own season in Cheyenne.
So, if you happen to get to Cheyenne during the event, by all means, go. You’ll have a blast.
But here’s the secret: If you’re in Cheyenne outside of CFD-season, go. You’ll have a blast.
Meet the Community
At every turn, the folks of Cheyenne were warm and welcoming, and know how to have a good time! Head to these hotspots to get in on the local vibe:
- From June–August, Fridays on the Plaza are mostly on Friday nights at 5:30 p.m. at the Depot Plaza, the hub of Cheyenne’s downtown. Each week features music from a different band, along with various vendors selling food, soft drinks and beer.
- Speaking of beer, Cheyenne offers a number of quality Breweries that shouldn’t be missed. Order a flight, grab a table, and yak it up with your neighbor about which brew hits the spot for you.
- Accomplice Beer Company
W. 15th St - Black Tooth Brewing Company
- 520 W. 19th Street
- Blue Raven Brewery
209 E. 18th St. - Freedom’s Edge Brewing Co.
1509 Pioneer Ave.
- Accomplice Beer Company
- If your partner riding shotgun on this particular adventure has a few years to go before brew tours make the list of things to do, Cheyenne has a host of Family-friendly Outings for travelers of all ages.
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- Paul Smith’s Children’s Village at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens
616 S. Lions Park Dr.
Terry Bison Ranch
51 I-25 Frontage Rd.
- Paul Smith’s Children’s Village at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens
Get in Touch with the Old West
As an early Hell-on-Wheels town in Dakota Territory, Western legends abound in Cheyenne, where the community embraces their Old West heritage and serves it on a silver platter to those who wish to partake in it.
- From the cowboys and cowgirls who make up 126 years (and counting) of rodeo history to Spaghetti Western movie stars, tales of the iron horse that date back to its 1867 arrival, and the stunning fortitude of the Wyoming women who shaped the West as we know it, Cheyenne’s Museums are what dreams are made of for Western history buffs.
- Cheyenne Depot Museum
121 W. 15th St - Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum
4610 Carey Ave - Cowgirls of the West Museum
205 W. 17th St - Nelson Museum of the West
1714 Carey Ave.
- Cheyenne Depot Museum
- Hop a ride through downtown for a narrated Historic Tour. Locals share historical facts and thrilling tales from Cheyenne’s wild past, including tales about Tom Horn, the early cattle barons, and the tunnels beneath the city.
- Cheyenne Trolley Tours
121 W. 15th St
- Cheyenne Trolley Tours
Dinner Tables and Dance Floors
No matter your fancy, you can find it in Cheyenne.
- There’s no short supply of Restaurants offering patrons delicious culinary experiences with a side of top-shelf service and thirst-banishing libations.
- Little Bear Inn
1700 I-25 Service Rd. - Napoli’s
1901 Central Ave. - The Met: Downtown
1701 Carey Ave. - Wyoming’s Rib & Chop House
400 W. Lincolnway
- Little Bear Inn
- When you’re ready to break in those new boots, head to these Local Watering Holes and two-step the night away.
- Bunkhouse Bar & Grill
1064 Happy Jack Rd - The Outlaw Saloon
312 S. Greeley Hwy.
- Bunkhouse Bar & Grill
Take the West with You
Western Retailers help us integrate Western culture, fashions, and traditions into our modern-day lives. From one-of-a-kind cowboy finds at the local flea markets and thrift stores to Western apparel and home furnishings, cowboy treasures and trappings are easy to come by in Cheyenne.
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- Bart’s Flea Market
415 W. Lincolnway - Desperado Depot
214 W. Lincolnway - Downtown Vinyl
1612 Capitol Ave. - Just Dandy
212 W 17th St - The Wrangler
1518 Capitol Ave - Wyoming Home
216 W. Lincolnway
- Bart’s Flea Market
Unpack Your Bedroll
Let’s face it, a quality place to sleep is integral to a memorable journey. And no matter the type of adventure you’re on, Cheyenne has accommodations to match.
- The Cheyenne experience doesn’t end when you turn in for the night. Rather, area Hotels use the city’s history and turn-of-the-last-century architecture to inspire accommodations that maintain the City of the Plains’ story, while offering guests the comforts of warm hospitality and modern amenities.
- Little America
2800 W. Lincolnway - Nagle Warren Mansion B & B
222 E. 17th St
- Little America
- If Camping out under the stars is more in line with the Cheyenne adventure you’re planning, you’re in luck. Outdoor recreation in the form of fishing, horseback riding, archery, and more are available, in addition to designated tent and RV spots, not to mention, opportunities for dispersed camping.
- Curt Gowdy State Park
1264 Granite Springs Rd - Terry Bison Ranch
51 I-25 Frontage Rd.
- Curt Gowdy State Park
Vedauwoo Recreation Area
Forest Rd. 720