Learn about the history and legends of our pioneering western women.
Visit Capital City’s state capitol. The Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne is a notable US National Historic Landmark, and has been a part of the community since even before Wyoming officially gained statehood. Architects designed this Corinthian building with the United States Capitol in mind; admire the stunning construction as you walk through this seat of government on a weekday tour.
One of the largest outdoor rodeos and western celebrations in the world, Cheyenne Frontier Days truly demonstrates why Cheyenne earned the nickname Frontier City. Join in this popular 10-day long attraction, which draws in hundreds of thousands of visitors to this otherwise low-key city. This enormous fair features popular music performances, a midway, carnival rides, an Indian village, wild west shows and “The Daddy of ‘em All” rodeo.
One of the largest Marian statues in the United States, Our Lady of Peace Shrine stands over 30 feet tall and weighs 180 tons. An unexpected sight in the small town of Pine Bluffs, along Cheyenne’s Interstate 80, this amazing concrete sculpture breaks up the monotony of fields and grain elevators.