A one-day visit to Cheyenne city centre can start at the Cheyenne Depot Museum, housed in a historic railroad station, then continue to civic landmarks such as the Wyoming State Capitol.
- Start with the Depot Museum at 121 West 15th Street.
- Regular hours run from 9:00 a.m. on weekdays and Saturday, and from 11:00 a.m. on Sunday.
- Adult admission is $10; children 12 and under enter free.
- Downtown parking has a two-hour maximum for free parking during specified daytime hours.
Starting the Day in Downtown Cheyenne
Begin your Cheyenne downtown itinerary at the Depot Museum, then use its location at the south end of Capitol Avenue to orient your day. The museum is one block south of Lincolnway at 121 West 15th Street.
The Depot Museum and Plaza form a cultural and entertainment hub in downtown Cheyenne. If you are driving, downtown on-street parking and parking structures offer free parking for up to two hours Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; those limits are enforced during those hours.
Parking is free from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday and all day Sunday.
For a longer stop, the Jack Spiker Parking Structure at 307 West 17th Street serves Depot Plaza. It offers two hours free, then a $4 flat rate Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; parking is free outside those hours. You can also use this guide to getting around Cheyenne to plan local transport.
Visit the Cheyenne Depot Museum
The Cheyenne Depot Museum traces local and transcontinental railroad history inside the Historic Union Pacific Depot, built in 1886.
Designed by architect Henry Van Brunt, the depot is described by the museum as a National Historic Landmark and the last remaining grand railroad station on the transcontinental route. Inside, exhibits cover Cheyenne and transcontinental railroad history, including the UC&N model railroad built by Harry W. Brunk.
Regular hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $9 for visitors aged 60 and over, military members, and AAA members, and $5 for ages 13–18. Children 12 and under enter free.
The museum closes on New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Thursday and Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve. Hours also differ on some holidays and during Cheyenne Frontier Days. For current hours and admission details, check the official site before you go.
To make the museum your first stop, check its hours and admission, then allow time for the exhibits before continuing around downtown. This guide to visiting the Cheyenne Depot Museum covers the attraction in more detail.
Historic Stops Near the Depot
After the depot, you can add downtown landmarks such as the Atlas Theatre and the Wyoming State Capitol to your day.
The Wyoming State Capitol is at 200 West 24th Street and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Street parking is available around the Capitol, with timed limits in some areas. ADA parking is available at the front of the Capitol and on the north side of the Herschler Building.
If you want to continue with a museum stop, the Wyoming State Museum is at 2301 Central Avenue and is open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Historic Governor’s Mansion, at 300 East 21st Street, is listed as open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and closed on weekends.
The Atlas Theatre is another downtown landmark to include in your route. For details about the venue, including its location and visit tips, see where to find the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne.
Plan the Return to the Hotel
The Cheyenne Depot Museum is about 40 minutes on foot or about 6 minutes by car from Cheyenne Guest Inn. If you are driving between downtown stops, factor the parking time limits into how long you leave your car near the Depot or Capitol.
For a day built around the Depot Museum, the simplest order is to visit the depot first, then fit the Capitol or another civic stop into the remaining hours. The museum and Capitol both have weekday hours, while the State Museum also opens on Saturdays; check each official site before setting out if your plans depend on opening times.
FAQs
What can you include in a one-day Cheyenne city centre itinerary?
Start at the Cheyenne Depot Museum, then consider the Wyoming State Capitol, Wyoming State Museum, Historic Governor’s Mansion, or Atlas Theatre.
How much does the Cheyenne Depot Museum cost?
Admission is $10 for adults, $9 for visitors aged 60 and over, military members, and AAA members, and $5 for ages 13–18. Children 12 and under enter free.
Where is the Cheyenne Depot Museum?
It is at 121 West 15th Street, one block south of Lincolnway at the south end of Capitol Avenue.
Is downtown parking free in Cheyenne?
Downtown on-street parking and parking structures offer free parking for up to two hours Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Parking is also free outside those hours and all day Sunday.