Introduction
93 miles N of Denver; 180 miles S of Casper
Cheyenne is located in the southeast corner of the state. Legend has it that when Gen. Grenville M. Dodge's surveying crew trudged across the prairie, picking a route for the transcontinental railroad, night came, they were tired, they stopped and said, "Good as any," and thus was born the present site of Cheyenne.
By horse or by highway, you can't miss Cheyenne, not only the largest city in Wyoming (population: 56,000) but also its capital. Visitors enjoy the many historical and political sights, from the Capitol Building to the Historic Governors' Mansion. But Cheyenne's biggest event, hands down, is that wild and woolly weeklong cowboy extravaganza, Cheyenne Frontier Days.
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Wyoming State Capitol
In the summer, when the streets of Cheyenne are shaded by large old oaks, it's easy to come upon the capitol building a bit by surprise. It's not...
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Historic Governors' Mansion
If you're interested in the political history of the state, you should continue 6 blocks from the capitol to the Historic Governors' Mansion. Built...
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Cheyenne Gunslingers
June through July, this nonprofit Cheyenne group puts on an Old West shootout downtown in "Gunslinger Square." You'll recognize it by the stage...
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