Cheyenne Landmarks and Monuments

(Cheyenne, Wyoming - WY, USA)

The principal sights, monuments and most notable landmarks of Cheyenne are varied to say the least. A number of the grandest buildings were once the homes of wealthy cattle barons, at the time when this was the nation's most affluent city, per capita.

In total there are more than 50 different structures in Cheyenne that now appear on the National Register of Historical Places, such as the Atlas Theatre, the First United Methodist Church, the Historic Governors' Mansion, the Historic Plains Hotel and St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral.

Forming the centerpiece to the city is the extremely grand and imposing State Capitol Building, which makes a very obvious appearance on the skyline of Cheyenne and has been listed as a National Historic Landmark since the year 1987. This palatial structure was built between 1886 and 1890 at the cost of some US$150,000, and is known for its elegant Renaissance Revival architecture.

Wyoming State Capitol

Address: 200 West 24th Street, Cheyenne, Wyoming (WY), 82002, USA
Tel: +1 307 777 7220
The majestic Wyoming State Capitol is topped with a giant 15-meter / 50-foot wide dome thinly gilded with 24-carat gold leaf, while the overall building and dome measures in at just a little under 45 meters / 148 feet. Visitors are strongly advised to stand at the very center of the rotunda and look up to admire the dome from beneath, including its stained-glass originating from England.
Open hours: self-guided tours, Monday to Friday - 08:30 to 16:30; guided tours, Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 15:30 by appointment
Admission: free

Historic Governors' Mansion

Address: 300 East 21st Street, Cheyenne, Wyoming (WY), 82001, USA
Tel: +1 307 777 7878
Another centrally located landmark of note in downtown Cheyenne is the Historic Governors' Mansion on East 21st Street, which was called home by the governors of Wyoming right after its completion in 1904, up until the year 1976. The mansion made an appearance on the National Register of Historic Places in the late 1960s and although it is no longer used by the state governors, it does still function as an important city attraction. Visitors are able to explore many of the elaborately decorated rooms representing different decades, with guided tours often being available. The front elevation is particularly striking, with its ornate portico supported by four large fluted columns. Interestingly, Wyoming has often been known for its somewhat laid-back approach to life and this is very much reflected here, since the building itself has never been enclosed by a fenced boundary and has always been rather relaxed when it comes to security.
Open hours: September to May, Wednesday to Saturday - 09:00 to 17:00, Tuesday by appointment; June to August, Monday to Saturday - 09:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 13:00 to 17:00
Admission: free

F. E. Warren AFB Intercontinental Ballistic Missile and Heritage Museum

Address: Building 210, 7405 Barnes Loop, Cheyenne, Wyoming (WY), 82003, USA
Tel: +1 307 773 2980
The Francis E. Warren Air Force Base lies on the western side of the city, where it houses the Ballistic Missile and Heritage Museum. This institution is located in the base's Building 210, which served as the headquarters for the army commanders in the early years of the 1900s. There are also further exhibits next-door, in Building 211. Together, the exhibition spaces provide information about the evolution of the missiles and the lives of those who have been stationed here over the decades, since the base opened in 1867. Of interest, this base is actually the most historic continuously active military installation of its kind within the entire US Air Force.
Open hours: Monday to Friday - 08:00 to 16:00 (all people who are not members of the military will need to phone ahead first for security reasons)
Admission: free