Cheyenne Tourist Attractions and Sightseeing

(Cheyenne, Wyoming - WY, USA)

Sightseeing in Cheyenne couldn't be easier than simply hopping aboard the historic Street Railway Trolley bus. Taking in the main attractions of this state capital and departing from the Depot Plaza, these tours include entertaining narration along the route and last roughly 90 minutes, running throughout the summer months. For something a little more traditional and even more touristy, a horse and carriage ride is available.

Tourists may also like to catch a show performed by the Cheyenne Little Theater Players. This not-for-profit theater group was established at the beginning of the 1930s, which means that it actually ranks amongst the most historic of all America's community theater companies.

Another top tourist attraction worth considering is the Terry Bison Ranch, which lies roughly 7 miles / 11 km to the south of downtown Cheyenne and is easy to reach by following Interstate I-25, being roughly 20 minutes away. Alternatively, grab yourself a picnic and head to Holliday Park, home of Lake Minnehaha.

Cheyenne Little Theater Players

Performances are staged at either the Atlas Theater or the Mary Godfrey Playhouse, and in the past have included plays and musicals such as Barefoot in the Park, Fiddler on the Roof, It's a Wonderful Life, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, My Fair Lady and Willy Wonka Junior. The company also hosts a number of fundraising events, including screenings of classic movies and westerns, Broadway karaoke nights and even a rather fun and unique Zombie Fest.

• Atlas Theater
  Address: 211 West Lincolnway, Cheyenne, Wyoming (WY), 82001, USA
  Tel: +1 307 635 0199
• Mary Godfrey Playhouse
  Address: 2706 East Pershing Boulevard, Cheyenne, Wyoming (WY), 82001, USA
  Tel: +1 307 635 0199

Open hours: box offices, Monday to Friday - 12:00 to 17:00

Historic Trolley Tours

Address: Cheyenne Depot, 121 West 15th Street, Cheyenne, Wyoming (WY), 82001, USA
Tel: +1 307 778 3133
Along the route, this popular trolley bus stops at attractions such as the city's beautiful Botanic Gardens, the Depot Museum, the Frontier Days Old West Museum, the Historic Governors' Mansion, the Nelson Museum of the West and the Wyoming State Museum, as well, of course, as the Wyoming State Capitol Building. The route is designed as a loop, meaning that tourists can disembark at any one of the stops and catch the trolley again when it next passes by. Themed trolley bus outings take place on some public holidays, such as Halloween Ghost Tours towards the end of October and Christmas Light Tours in December.
Open hours: May to September, Monday to Friday - first departure at 10:00 and last return at 17:30, Saturday - departs at 10:00 and 13:30, Sunday - departs at 13:30
Admission: charge, discounts available for children

Terry Bison Ranch

Address: 51 I-25 Service Road East, Cheyenne, Wyoming (WY), 82007, USA
Tel: +1 307 634 4171
This highly productive ranch is called home by more than 2,000 bison, as well as a host of other animal attractions, ranging from cattle, chickens, donkeys, goats and horses, to more exotic creatures, such as camels, emus, llamas and ostriches. At the Terry Bison Ranch you can see the herds of bison from the safety of a ride on the ranch's very own private train, or alternatively, you may like to saddle up and enjoy a spot of horseback riding, exploring the prairie as if you were a cowboy or pioneer from yesteryear. Children will enjoy visiting the Trading Post Gift Shop and playing at the Kid Corral, where a bucket ride, small Ferris wheel and climbing frame are on hand - and when you get hungry, how about a tasty buffalo burger or steak, or a trip on the Sunday Lunch Train? If you fancy staying overnight, you can make use of the historic log cabins or onsite RV park.
Open hours: daily - 09:00 to 17:00
Admission: varies with activity

Lake Minnehaha

Address: Holliday Park, Cheyenne, Wyoming (WY), 82001, USA
Tel: +1 307 637 6423
Holliday Park is centered around the expansive Lake Minnehaha, where a number of recreational attractions await tourists during the summer months. Fishing is a popular activity, while families enjoy feeding the ducks and others simply come here to jog around the lake itself. Named after fictional Native American woman Minnehaha from the 1855 poem 'The Song of Hiawatha', the lake is transformed in the harsh winter months, when its freezes over and lends itself to ice skating. However, do make sure that there are signs up saying that the ice is thick enough for ice skating to be safe.
Open hours: daily - dawn to dusk
Admission: free