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.
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.
Although you have to cross state lines to get to Lucky Joe’s Sidewalk Saloon, it is well worth the trip! This melding of a friendly Irish pub and an Old West saloon offers some of the best dining around paired with some of the best music entertainment and live performances. Come be entertained while you munch on delicious food and sip on a favorite beverage from the fully stocked bar.
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.