Attractions
Cheyenne Street Railway Trolley: Visitors enjoy a 1,1/2 hour, fully narrated tour of historic Cheyenne by old-fashioned rail trolley. May through September. Exciting holiday tours area also offered including a Christmas Lights tour in December and a ghost tour at Halloween. Tickets are $8. /adults, $4. /children. 800-426-5009
University of Wyoming Architectural Dig Sight: The University’s High Plains Educational Project invites visitors to walk through Wyoming’s past at their Archeology Museum and active dig producing pre-historic artifacts from 11,000 years ago and historic Native American relics. Visitors learn how digs work and how artifacts are handled and processed. I-80 Rest Stop, Pine Bluffs. 307-768-2208
Cheyenne Union Pacific Depot Museum: The city of Cheyenne was built for the purpose of connecting east and West Coast by rail. The history of Cheyenne is intricately tied with the Union Pacific railroad and today visitors can enjoy the depot restored to its original glory. A railroad museum documents the city’s contribution to Union Pacific, houses the last stream engine built by Union Pacific, a gift shop and the Snake River Pub & Grill restaurant. Live music is performed weekly on the outdoor plaza. www.cheyennedepotmuseum.org
Terry Bison Ranch: Visit a ranch to bring out the cowboy in anybody. 30,000 acres of rolling hills and lush grasslands make up the Terry Bison Ranch, six miles south of town. Over 2500 buffalo roam the grassland and visitors can take a tour right out into the herd for a close-up look at the beautiful creatures that once lived here by the millions. Horseback trail rides, pony rides, covered wagon rides, rustic accommodations, restaurant and gift shop round out the adventure. www.terrybisonranch.com
Old West Museum: A remarkable group of collections representing the history of Cheyenne and the west, this museum hosts 150 horse drawn vehicles ranks it among the largest collections of historic carriages and wagons in the United States. A large collection of original western clothing worn in all facets of western life by men and women and thousands of photographs depicting the fascinating history of Cheyenne are here. The Museum holds a series of special programs throughout the year, has an extensive library and research center and plays host to some of the region’s finest art and cultural events. www.oldwestmuseum.org