TRAVEL
By Shannon Geddes
When you hear the words Cheyenne, Wyoming, where
does your mind take you? Cowboys, Wild West, Lane
Frost, or Cheyenne Frontier Days are some of the most
popular responses. Not only can you take in the world’s
largest outdoor rodeo, you can treat yourself to some
world class hiking, mountain climbing and camping.
Cheyenne is famous for Cheyenne Frontier Days, the
world’s largest outdoor rodeo. During Frontier Days, there
are a myriad of activities that coincide, many of which are
free. Along with the rodeo, visit the gunfight reenactments,
Frontier Town, the Old Fashioned Melodrama or the Indian
Village. In conjunction with the action packed 10 days,
the USAF Thunderbirds air-show is definitely a sight to
behold. And don’t forget, the nights are filled with concerts
featuring some of the best entertainers in country music,
like Florida Georgia Line and Cole Swindell.
Cheyenne is also rich in railroad history. Cheyenne
Depot is recognized as being one of the most beautiful
railroad stations in North America and is now home to
the Cheyenne Visitor Center, a restaurant and Cheyenne
Depot Museum. After a trip to the museum, visit Curt
Gowdy State Park and take in the granite towers or catch
rainbow trout in the reservoirs.
While staying in Cheyenne, choose from historical hotels
to dude ranches, bed and breakfasts to camping.
Whatever your stay entails, you can’t go wrong in a place
as beautiful as Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Photo by Bree Burtis
Cheyenne Frontier Days
www.rodeofame.com
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