It’s hard to believe we moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming, three years ago. A lot has happened during that time, not the least of which is that we managed to find all kinds of things to do in and around the state capitol as well as in neighboring cities and states.
Although it would be impossible to sum up three years in one post, I did take a moment to reflect on some of the new experiences we had during our time in the Cowboy State.
From attending the world’s largest outdoor rodeo, to witnessing cowboy skijoring, to hiking in world-famous Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, to having close encounters with bison, to finding ways of incorporating green chilis into routine dishes, to volunteering with local arts and environmental organizations, we made the most of our time and really got to know more about Wyoming and the Mountain West.
This reflection inspired me to capture some of the top activities and places we experienced. While this list is by no means comprehensive, it does include activities we personally checked off our list and would recommend. If I blogged about the experience, I provided a link to that post for more information.
Hope this is helpful if you’re planning your time in and around Cheyenne. And, I’d love to know some of your favorite activities that we missed!
Things to Do In and Around Cheyenne, Wyoming
Downtown
- Botanical Gardens
- The Capitol Building
- Cheyenne Frontier Days
- Cheyenne Old West Museum
- Cheyenne Trolley Tour
- Depot Days
- Depot Museum
- Fridays on the Plaza (summer months)
- Governor’s Mansion
- Greenway Trails
- Holliday Park and Steamtrain
- Lions Park
- Terry Bison Ranch
- Wyoming International Film Festival
- Wyoming State Museum
Places to Eat/Drink
- A.B. Camping BBQ
- Anong’s Thai Cuisine
- The Albany
- Best Tacos y Burritos la Paz
- Blue Raven Brewery
- The Bunkhouse
- Central Cafe
- Freedom’s Edge
- Mary’s Mountain Cookies
- Mort’s Bagels
- Paramount Ballroom
- Paramount Cafe
- R&B Breakfast Club
Day and Weekend Activities / Trips in Wyoming
- Abraham Lincoln Memorial Monument
- Beartooth Highway
- Chugwater Soda Fountain
- Curt Gowdy State Park
- Grand Teton National Park
- Laramie – Coal Creek Roastery, Coal Creek Brewery, Train Park
- Medicine Bow National Forest
- National Bighorn Sheep Museum
- Pole Mountain
- Quebec 01 Missile Alert Facility
- Saratoga
- Skijoring
- Snowy Range
- Thermopolis Hot Springs State Park
- Tree in the Rock Historic Site
- Vedauwoo Recreational Area
- Wyoming Territorial Prison
- Yellowstone National Park
Day and Weekend Activities / Trips in Nearby States
Colorado
- Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
- Coors Brewery and Golden
- Cross-country Skiing in Frisco
- Durango and Silverton
- Fort Collins
- Garden of the Gods
- Georgetown
- Great Sand Dunes National Park
- Mesa Verde National Park
- Mount Evans
- Pikes Peak
- Red Rocks
- Red Mountains
- Rocky Mountain National Park
- Shelby American Collection
- U.S. Mint and Denver
Nebraska
- Kenefick Park in Omaha
- Museum of American Speed in Lincoln
- Scotts Bluff National Monument
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