Wander across the border to Colorado for A Wanderlust Adventure in the white-water rapids of the Poudre River. AWA offers exciting recreational rafting trips along this wild and scenic river, less than an hour away from Cheyenne. Great for novice adventurers and active thrill seekers alike, this ride over the rapids is comparable to one of the Cheyenne Frontier Day bull rides.
Get a taste of the Frontier Days Festival’s cultural immersion at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum all year long. Packed with exhibits and activities celebrating the heritage and pioneer spirit of the American West, this museum captures the minds and imaginations of its visitors. View wagons from the frontier days, learn about the rodeo, see the best western art and much more!
See real dinosaur skeletons from the University’s archeological dig site at the Geological Museum at University of Wyoming. An amazing 75-foot Apatosaurus (Brontosaurus) skeleton dominates the museum hall, and the remaining space is filled with natural history discoveries like an Allosaurus fossil, a copper-plated T-Rex, hundreds of rock and mineral samples and intricate murals.
Add a touch of class to your evening when you take your date to a performance by the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra. A fairly small orchestra, this group is nevertheless one of the finest in the region. Since 1935, the symphony has sought to share the beauty of music with Cheyenne–the perfect soundtrack for a romantic night.