Military and history buffs alike will be fascinated by the F. E. Warren AFB Intercontinental Ballistic Missile and Heritage Museum located on the Warren Air Force Base. Originally established by the army as Fort David Allen Russell in 1867, Warren is known as the oldest continuously active military installation within the Air Force. The on-base museum showcases the history of missiles and the lives of men and women who were stationed here.
Stretch your legs on the Historical Walking Tour, a self-guided walking tour through Lakeview Cemetery. Pick up a pamphlet from the front office and then wind your way around this gorgeous, historical resting place for all of Cheyenne’s famous, infamous and average citizens. Learn a little about the lives and histories of these people as you tour the grounds.
Lincoln Park is a wonderful example of Cheyenne’s smaller neighborhood parks. Although not as large as the community or state parks, this little park still brings quite a bit of great outdoors to the city-dwellers. Enjoy the greenery of the park at one of the picnic areas, play a game of basketball on the public court, let the children have fun in their play area and cool down in the summer at Johnson Pool.
These Cheyenne Big Boots are “Made for Talking.” You’ll understand what the buzz is about when you see these enormous 8-foot tall giant boots for yourself. Based on a fundraising project by the Cheyenne Depot Museum Foundation, this impressive decorative footwear can be seen in front of and inside the Cheyenne Depot Museum Complex as well as several businesses and organizations.