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Fun Things To Do In Cheyenne, WY
Attractions, Sightseeing and Events
Like many western towns, Cheyenne sprang up in the path of the transcontinental railroad in 1867 as it crossed the great plains. Nicknamed "Hell on Wheels,"" the rowdy town of railroad workers and soldiers from nearby Fort D.A. Russell was teeming with numerous saloons and burlesque theaters. Cheyenne did not remain a wild town for long, as a booming livestock industry attracted investment from eastern and foreign cattle barons. With this new wealth, Cheyenne developed fine hotels, theaters, and the first opera house west of the Mississippi. In the 1880s, Cheyenne was the wealthiest per capita city in the world. The state Capitol's dome was even covered in gold leaf. Today, Cheyenne boasts many attractions that hearken back to its early days. Victorian mansions and historic buildings like the Capitol and Governors' Mansion dominate downtown. Cheyenne's newest downtown attraction is its restored Union Pacific Depot. The grand structure is home to a Visitors Center, restaurant, and the Cheyenne Depot Museum which highlights Cheyenne's railroad history. Cheyenne is also known for its rodeo, Cheyenne Frontier Days. Begun in 1897, the event has now grown into the largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration in the world. The celebration includes daily rodeos, nightly concerts, an Indian Village, parades, art shows, pancake breakfasts, a carnival, and more.
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Cheyenne Frontier Days Jelly Roll Jul 21, 2024 (Sunday) Sports event in Cheyenne, WY USA
Cheyenne Frontier Days Jelly Roll July 21, 2024 at Cheyenne Frontier Days in Cheyenne, WY 8:00PM
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Cheyenne Frontier Days Jason Aldean Jul 20, 2024 (Saturday) Sports event in Cheyenne, WY USA
Cheyenne Frontier Days Jason Aldean July 20, 2024 at Cheyenne Frontier Days in Cheyenne, WY 8:00PM
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Cheyenne Frontier Days Lainey Wilson Jul 26, 2024 (Friday) Sports event in Cheyenne, WY USA
Cheyenne Frontier Days Lainey Wilson July 26, 2024 at Cheyenne Frontier Days in Cheyenne, WY 8:00PM
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Cheyenne Frontier Days Thomas Rhett Jul 27, 2024 (Saturday) Sports event in Cheyenne, WY USA
Cheyenne Frontier Days Thomas Rhett July 27, 2024 at Cheyenne Frontier Days in Cheyenne, WY 8:00PM
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Cheyenne Frontier Days - Monday PBR Jul 22, 2024 (Monday) Sports event in Cheyenne, WY USA
Cheyenne Frontier Days - Monday PBR July 22, 2024 at Cheyenne Frontier Days in Cheyenne, WY 7:45PM
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Cheyenne Frontier Days - Tuesday PBR Jul 23, 2024 (Tuesday) Sports event in Cheyenne, WY USA
Cheyenne Frontier Days - Tuesday PBR July 23, 2024 at Cheyenne Frontier Days in Cheyenne, WY 7:45PM
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GONE TOO SOON at The Outlaw Saloon Next Weekend, May 04, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Cheyenne, WY USA
GONE TOO SOON May 04, 2024 at The Outlaw Saloon in Cheyenne, WY 6:00PM
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OverTime, Big Murph, Colt Graves, Jonezen, DurtE Nov 02, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Cheyenne, WY USA
OverTime, Big Murph, Colt Graves, Jonezen, DurtE November 02, 2024 at The Outlaw Saloon in Cheyenne, WY 8:00PM
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