"Rock Star" road tripper checking in! Self-proclaimed anyway! Road trips and visits to all 50 states are my game. Find your next road trip destinations here. Fill your bucket list with fantastic US journeys. I love road trips and spare no effort in making my travels and experiences inviting for members of the road-tripping family! Pick a trip you want to take, or get inspired to plan your own. - - The Driveby Tourist (or call me Stan!)
Discovering Cheyenne: The Magic City of the Plains! 🚂✨
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Welcome to Cheyenne, the proud capital of Wyoming! Known as the "Magic City of the Plains," Cheyenne’s story began in 1867 when the Union Pacific Railroad first arrived. 🛤️ It grew so rapidly that it seemed to appear like magic overnight, quickly becoming a bustling hub of the Old West. When Wyoming achieved statehood in 1890, Cheyenne was the natural choice to serve as the state's capital. 🏛️ Today, Cheyenne is a beautiful blend of historic charm and modern energy. The centerpiece of the city is the stunning Wyoming State Capitol, a National Historic Landmark featuring a magnificent gold-leafed dome that shines across the horizon. 🏛️✨ Just steps away, you’ll find the historic Cheyenne Depot, a grand reminder of the city’s deep railroad roots. 🚉 But it’s not all politics and history! Cheyenne is world-famous for "Cheyenne Frontier Days," the world’s largest outdoor rodeo and Western celebration. 🐎🤠 Every July, the city transforms into a whirlwind of parades, concerts, and world-class rodeo action. Whether you’re exploring the vibrant downtown "Big Boots" art trail or enjoying the peaceful High Plains scenery, Cheyenne remains the true heart of the Cowboy State. 👢🌾 Cheers to the spirit of the West! 🥂☀️ Wyoming is not often a highly visited state unless you are going to Yellowstone or Grand Teton National Parks, or skiing in the northwestern part of the state. Visiting Cheyenne provides a taste of the Old West and a gateway to the Rocky Mountains. While it’s not the smallest state capital, its metro population of 100,000 is nothing like Phoenix or Atlanta! However, it’s only about 50 miles from the “Front Range” of Colorado (80% of Colorado’s population from Fort Collins through Denver to Colorado Springs), and the people of Wyoming will welcome you! "In Wyoming, the beauty of our mountains is matched only by the grit of our people.” Classic Rock song: "Song of Wyoming” by John Denver Please email me about your visits to Wyoming or why you will never visit! Here is the Premium Subscription page: You will get early access to new blog posts, one extra weekly newsletter, and access to all past newsletters. And occasionally, I'll ask for votes on content! Stan Featured Post: I don’t have a post about Wyoming, although I did spend time there on work trips around 1979 and into 1983. I have a trip tentatively planned to visit Yellowstone and Grand Teton, but no dates for it yet. Here’s a post about Colorado, bordering Wyoming to the south. |
Stan Wiebe
"Rock Star" road tripper checking in! Self-proclaimed anyway! Road trips and visits to all 50 states are my game. Find your next road trip destinations here. Fill your bucket list with fantastic US journeys. I love road trips and spare no effort in making my travels and experiences inviting for members of the road-tripping family! Pick a trip you want to take, or get inspired to plan your own. - - The Driveby Tourist (or call me Stan!)
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