TEN MOST WANTED LIST

1. Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum
      A premier collection of restored carriages, including a Cheyenne to Deadwood stage coach, now exhibited in a newly-expanded facility. Over 125 horse drawn carriages representing nearly all phases of pioneer transportation. Headquarters for display of Cheyenne Frontier Days (CFD) history. World's largest outdoor rodeo is staged during the last full week of July. Museum chronicles CFD from the beginning to modern day. Native American, railroad, Tom Horn, and western clothing exhibits are among the other features.  For additional information call:  307-778-7290.

2. Cheyenne Street Railway
      Taking the two-hour trolley tour around Cheyenne is the best way to learn the history of Wyoming's capital city. It is a colorful past and trolley driver/guides have taken the time to research their tales. You'll pick up vivid ghost stories, tour historic districts in the city and on F. E.Warren Air Force Base, and make a stop at the Old West Museum. Two departures daily from mid-May through mid-September. Special "ghost' tours in late October highlight several hair-raising happenings in Old Cheyenne.

3. Cowboy Crafts
      Cheyenne is a western town where real cowboys and cowgirls still co-exist with bankers, lawyers and the like. In fact, a good number of the business people craft wait for the office day to end so they can suit up in jeans and head to the barn to tend to the horses. Many artisans ply their crafts and offer works for sale. Western paintings, bronzes and crafts are available at galleries throughout the downtown area. You can buy a pair of cowboy boots or have your own design of boot made for you. Major western stores provide tremendous shopping opportunities. Cowboy collectibles are offered in a number of stores. You may also want to visit a saddlery to learn about the art of saddle making.

4. Day Trips
      Authentic history of westward migration - nomadic Native American tribes artifacts - relaxing in wide open ranch country - hiking and climbing in the midst of marvelous rock formations. All of these avenues are open to adventurers who base in Cheyenne to make their day trips in any direction they choose. About 40 minutes east on Interstate 80 takes you to Pine Bluffs and an archaeological dig that has yielded 11,000 years of Native American history. Not only can you visit the dig site, but a lab/museum in Pine Bluffs details the history-filled dig and displays many artifacts. Traveling north of Cheyenne via Highway 85, one can absorb the rolling plains and relax for a 90 minute drive to Fort Laramie National Historic Site. Fort Laramie was the most important military outpost on the Oregon Trail. You can actually walk in deep wagon ruts gouged by pioneer travelers in sandstone nearby. As you climb west out of Cheyenne, the lesser-known Happyjack Road is a good way to take in rolling, high plains and pronghorn antelope herds on the way to Vedauwoo Recreation Area. No matter how many times you visit Vedauwoo the magical and mysterious rock formations will continue to provide a source of amazement as they did for the Native Americans many years ago. Cheyenne's southern exposure features Terry Bison Ranch, about seven miles south on Interstate 25, where patrons can really get "western" riding horses, touring the huge bison herd or taking in a summer evening rodeo.

5. Cheyenne Frontier Days, The 110th - July 21-30, 2006
      The world's greatest outdoor western event offers visitors professional rodeos, western parades, the finest entertainers in country music, and more fun than the law allows. The annual celebration promises to bring several old-time cowboy reunions, a special Native American Invitational Pow-Wow, and a tribute to volunteerism. More than 2,000 people give their time and effort to making CFD happen each year and their contributions will be honored at the annual gathering on Wyoming's high plains. For ticket information, call toll-free: 1-800-227-6336. 

6. Railroad Tracks
      Cheyenne began as a Union Pacific Railroad town nicknamed Hell-on-Wheels and the railroad influence prevails today.  The train depot, nearly a city block long, is being transformed into the Wyoming Transportation Museum. The lobby portion of what is expected to become a world-class museum will open for limited purposes.  Two steam locomotives are available for public inspection in two Cheyenne parks. Big Boy, the world's largest steam locomotive is exhibited at Holliday Park. Engine #1242 is housed at Lions Park.  The Old West Museum (see #1) has a Union Pacific Railroad history and video exhibit area as well.

7. Rodeo, Rodeo and More Rodeo
      Not everyone can make it to Cheyenne for Frontier Days but those who want to see rodeo action have several other options during the year. The first offering is the Mountain States Circuit Finals, in the indoor arena on the campus of Laramie County Community College. All the best cowboys and cowgirls from Wyoming and Colorado compete. The month of June opens the season of weekly night rodeos at Terry Bison Ranch (Tuesdays & Wednesdays). Senior Pro Rodeo competition runs during two days of the Laramie County Fair in early August. Fans of bull riding can get their fill in mid-September when Bullrageous comes to town with a full night of wild rides.

8. Western Film Festival
.       The film Cheyenne Autumn was premiered in Cheyenne in the 1960s.  Several western activities are being formulated as part of the festival. For information, call the Cheyenne Western Film Society 307-635-4646 or 1-800-250-1878.

9. Wildlife
      There is wildlife in and near the capital city of the Cowboy State. Pronghorn antelope herds roam in several pockets along the outskirts of town.  The Wyoming Game & Fish Department has a Visitors Center with a number of wildlife displays and explanations of Wyoming's animal kingdom. Terry Bison Ranch is home to a herd of 2,000 animals, some of whom are often visible from Interstate 25. The ranch also features a petting zoo that is very popular with children. Heading west, travelers on Happyjack Road may spot more antelope, mule deer, and possibly the wily coyote.

10. Wyoming State Capitol
      The gold-leaf covered dome of the State Capitol Building is the highest in the U.S. - 6062 feet. A spectacular bronze statue, The Spirit of Wyoming, is not to be missed. in the capitol rotunda one will see mounted bison and elk. The building is open to the public during business hours. Seasonal guided tours are available at no charge.

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