Part of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, an almost 2.9 million acre forest straddling Wyoming and Colorado, the Medicine Bow - Routt National Forest showcases some of the most breathtaking landscape in the state–from mountain ranges and towering trees to grasslands and crystal clear streams. Enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, biking, horse riding, camping, sightseeing and a variety of winter sports.
See the history of the West through the eyes of the Nelson Museum of the West, a museum that has grown over the years thanks to the dedication of its founder, Robert Nelson. This growing museum’s collection consists of more than 20 temporary and permanent exhibits, ranging from Western art to Native American artifacts.
Located inside the historic Union Pacific Railroad depot, the Cheyenne Depot Museum, also known as the Wyoming Transportation Museum, tells the interwoven stories of the city’s origins and the Transcontinental Railroad. Explore the renovated sandstone train station and its hands-on exhibits and attractions in order to get a real feel for Cheyenne’s history.
Learn about Cheyenne and Wyoming’s story at the Wyoming State Museum, a repository museum of local history, art, nature, industry, culture and heritage. Learn about the state’s wildlife as well as fossils found in the dinosaur graveyards; visualize the impact of industries on the ecosystems; stroll through the visual arts gallery; and much, much more!