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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Cheyenne,_WyomingCheyenne, Wyoming - Wikipedia

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   Cheyenne (/ ʃ aɪ ˈ æ n / shy-AN or / ʃ aɪ ˈ ɛ n / shy-EN) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Wyoming, as well as the county seat of Laramie County, with 65,132 residents, per the 2020 census. [6]

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   Cheyenne, capital (since 1869) and largest city of Wyoming, U.S., and seat of Laramie county, in the southeastern corner of the state, on Crow Creek, 49 miles (79 km) east of Laramie city; it sprawls over high prairie that slopes westward to the Laramie Mountains.

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   • Gold dome of the Wyoming State Capitol.
   • Big Boy Steam Engine paused in Holliday Park.
   • Boots painted by local artists as public art in downtown Cheyenne.
   • Digging at the Children’s Village at Cheyenne Botanic Gardens.

5. www.travelawaits.com › 287587713 Fantastic Things To Do In Beautiful Cheyenne, Wyoming

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   • The Cheyenne Street Railway Trolley. I recommend starting your visit with the Cheyenne Street Railway Trolley. On this 90-minute tour, a knowledgeable guide will drive you through town in a comfortable red trolley bus, calling out historic buildings and other points of interest while sharing the town’s history.
   • The Cheyenne Depot Museum. When you return to the historic Union Pacific Railroad Depot after the trolley tour, visit the Cheyenne Depot Museum. Housed in the beautifully restored train depot, it contains exhibits that detail how the railroad shaped Cheyenne and the Wild West.
   • Cheyenne’s Public Art. Throughout the Cheyenne Depot Plaza and Downtown Cheyenne, look for the oversized cowboy boots that are part of Cheyenne Big Boots.
   • The Wyoming State Capitol. Did you know that Wyoming was the first government in the world to grant full voting rights to women? That’s right! More than 50 years before the rest of the United States followed suit, the Territory of Wyoming passed a bill allowing women to vote and hold office.

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   • Jump on a trolley round the Cheyenne Street Railway. For a wholesome experience around Cheyenne, riding on Cheyenne’s bright red trolley could be one of the first things you could try.
   • Have Lunch at Cheyenne’s 2 Doors Down. For foodies who may get hungry while touring Cheyenne or probably just want to try some of their local cuisines, a lunch at Cheyennes 2 Doors Down Restaurant may be a solution.
   • Cheyenne Frontier Days at The Old West Museum. The Cheyenne Frontier Days is an annual festival that is held late in July at the Old West Museum, unveiling and tracing the history and happenings of the Wild West.
   • Wyoming State Museum. Wyoming State Museum is one of the places to visit in Cheyenne if you have questions or queries about its indigenous roots. It collects, stores, and exhibits arts and relics having roots and origins in the natural history of Wyoming and its Rocky Western Mountains.

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   Cheyenne is at the crossroads of Interstates 80 and 25 in southeastern Wyoming, about 40 miles west of the Nebraska border, 180 miles south of Casper, 50 miles east of Laramie, and 8 miles north of the Colorado border. Cheyenne is 90 miles directly north of Denver.

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   Jan 4, 2022 · Jan. 04, 2022. Cheyenne, Wyo. - Wyoming's Capital City embodies the spirit of the Old West. It is considered the nation's rodeo and railroad capital and is home to a variety of museums, historic hotels and mansions, a collection of steam engines, Western-themed attractions and shopping, with lodging options from resorts to ranches.

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   Where is Cheyenne Wyoming?

   • Cheyenne, Wyoming Map showing the location of Cheyenne, Wyoming. Cheyenne, capital (since 1869) and largest city of Wyoming, U.S., and seat of Laramie county, in the southeastern corner of the state, on Crow Creek, 49 miles (79 km) east of Laramie city; it sprawls over high prairie that slopes westward to the Laramie Mountains.

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   What is Cheyenne Wyoming famous for?

   • Wyoming’s capital city conjures up romantic images of the Old West – cowboys, rodeos, railroads and the majestic High Plains. Just 145 kilometers north of Denver, Colorado, Cheyenne invites travelers to step back into time when Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane tore through the streets.

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   Is Cheyenne a city?

   • Lying near the southeast corner of the state, Cheyenne is one of the least centrally located state capitals in the nation (together with cities such as Carson City, Nevada; Juneau, Alaska; Tallahassee, Florida; Topeka, Kansas; and Trenton, New Jersey).

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   Why is Cheyenne a great city?

   • Cheyenne was not only wealthy, but the fastest growing American city of the 19th century. It earned the nickname "magic city of the plains". Soon, when Wyoming became a state in 1890, the golden capitol was built. It remains the tallest building in the city. Growth had slowed to a near halt in the 1900s as Denver became the seat of the region.

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   Who founded Cheyenne Wyoming?

   • The original town was founded in 1867 by Major General Grenville Dodge, the chief engineer of the Union Pacific Railroad. In 1869, Cheyenne became the capital of the Territory of Wyoming. It became the state capital in 1890.

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   When did Cheyenne become a state capital?

   • In 1869, Cheyenne became the capital of the Territory of Wyoming. It became the state capital in 1890. The original town plot was laid in 1866 when General Dodge of the Union Pacific railroad had built a tent town overnight for the workers. This was the start of Cheyenne.

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