 Discover Cheyenne, Wyoming
Cheyenne, Wyoming
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Cheyenne is the capital and biggest city in Wyoming. It is also the county seat of Laramie County. The city has a population of about 60,000 (2011 estimate). It is located at the southeast corner of Wyoming, near the border with Colorado.
Guide to Cheyenne WY Hotels
Here's a list of hotels in Cheyenne WY that you can book online, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites. This helps you to make your room booking with the site that offers the best price.
Wyoming State Capitol, Cheyenne
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More on Cheyenne WY
Cheyenne was first visited in 1867 by General Grenville M Dodge. It was then known as Dakota Territory. The name Cheyenne was given by his friends after one of the most prominent Native American tribes of the Great Plains.
On 13 November, 1867, the railway line of the Union Pacific Railroad reached Cheyenne, attracting newcomers to reside there. Today Cheyenne, although still a small town, is the main city in Wyoming.
Historic Governor's Mansion, Cheyenne
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As with much of Wyoming, it experiences a semi-arid climate. Winters here are cold and quite long, with temperatures falling to 25.9°F (-3.4°C). The coldness is often moderated by Chinook winds which raise the temperature to 50°F (10°C). Springs are short, while in summer, the temperature may rise to 67.7°F (19.8°C).
Visiting Cheyenne, Wyoming
Interstate 25 gets you to Cheyenne from Denver heading north. You can also take Interstate 80 from Salt Lake City to Cheyenne heading east.
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Places of Interest in Cheyenne, Wyoming
- Big Boy Steam Engine
- Cheyenne Botanic Gardens
- Historic Governor's Mansion
- Nelson Museum of the West
- Old West Museum & Store
- State Capitol Building
- Union Pacific Railroad Depot
- Wyoming State Museum
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