Schools
1.Hobbs Elementary School - Grades K-6
2.Mccormick Junior High School - Grades 7-8
3.Central High School - Grades 9-12
Groceries
1.Albertson's - 0.21 mi
2.Natural Grocers - 0.5 mi
3.King Soopers - 1.5 mi
Cafes
1.STARBUCKS - 0.25 mi
2.ZIGGI'S COFFEE - 0.54 mi
3.DAZBOG COFFEE - 0.79 mi
4.ENCHANTED BEAN 1.19 mi
If you're wondering what is there to do in Cheyenne, Wyoming, don't miss the Terry Bison Ranch. The ranch consists of nearly 30,000 acres of rolling hills and lush grasslands and more than 2,300 grazing bison. A tour via train takes visitors right into the middle of the herd. Other features include the Sunday lunch train, horseback riding, Kid Corral, fishing and the Trading Post gift shop.
The ranch is also home to The Senator's Restaurant and Brass Buffalo Saloon, a full-service old-West restaurant and saloon which now features slot machine style gaming options.
One of the top things to see in Cheyenne, WY is the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens. Come experience the dazzling variety of award-winning, curated displays of plants, shrubs, and trees from around the world in the Grand Conservatory, enjoy family-friendly activities in the Paul Smith Children’s Village, or take a walk through the community vegetable garden and greenhouse. Don’t forget to check out the banana trees!
The Gardens are also home to Engine 1242, the oldest train engine in Wyoming. The Cheyenne Botanic Gardens are open year-round and is free to the public.
We mentioned Cheyenne’s culture earlier and now it’s time to ante up! Wyoming’s culture is steeped in the Western way of life, as well as a history of making moves towards equality that were well ahead of its time.
A National Historic Landmark, the Wyoming State Capitol Building is a dominant structure in the Cheyenne skyline. Historically, it is one of the most important buildings in the state (its cornerstone was laid in 1887).
The Wyoming State Museum houses artifacts and collections showcasing Wyoming's history. Here you can learn not only about the history and culture of Wyoming’s peoples but also its natural history. Plan to spend a couple of hours exploring this free museum.
For a fully narrated historic tour of Cheyenne, jump on board the Cheyenne Street Railway Trolley. The trolley operates every day from May through the end of September and on weekends during the off-season. Haunted Cheyenne tours are offered in October and Christmas Lights tours in December.
The Cheyenne Depot is one of the most storied and historic buildings in the area. Built in the 1880’s, the Depot has seen many changes over the years, but it’s silhouette - the long stone building with a tall clock tower - has remained largely the same.
Today it stands as a monument to Cheyenne’s roots, and houses the Visit Cheyenne information kiosk along with the Depot Museum. Learn about Cheyenne, Wyoming attractions and history with the railroad that founded it, while getting information where else to visit in the city!
Curt Gowdy State Park lies among the picturesque foothills of the Laramie Mountains. The area features granite towers, rocky soils and timbered slopes. Two small reservoirs form the heart of Curt Gowdy State Park. Granite Reservoir, the larger of the two, is an excellent base for water sports as well as rainbow trout and kokanee salmon fishing.
Known as "The Daddy of 'em All," Cheyenne Frontier Days is the world's largest outdoor rodeo and Western celebration. Started in 1897, it features 10 days of the world's best PRCA rodeo action - from bull riding and barrel racing, to steer wrestling and team roping.
A variety of Western entertainment is also a trademark of Frontier Days, including concerts, chuckwagon cookoff, parades, carnival rides and shows, a pancake breakfast and more.
Another must-see on your list of top things to do in Cheyenne, Wyoming should be the Cheyenne Big Boots. These giant boots are made for talking! They can be found all over Cheyenne, especially Downtown, and each one has a story to tell. Some of those boots are also included in an audio tour, letting you hear those boot stories from the artists who created them.
Housing one of the largest collections of western artifacts in the country, the Nelson Museum of the West combines passion and history. Explore multiple stories of western apparel, firearms, saddles and wild animals along with a large collection of military uniforms.
From the early 1900’s to the 1970’s, this historic mansion housed Wyoming’s governors. This includes the nation’s first female governor, Nellie Taylor Ross.
