Beautiful Building, Welcoming Staff, History and Present and Future…read more - - - - - - - - June, 2026 Visit We visited Cheyenne in 2019 and saw the beautiful building from the outside. This 2026 trip we were able to visit the inside. We saw both legislative branches - the House and the Senate, and the original Supreme Court, where women's right to vote was first guaranteed. The Governor's office is also in the building, thought you are not allowed to enter unless you have an appointment. You'll learn that from the guard at the door, and if you're fortunate like we were, the guard will share much with you about Wyoming and the Capitol Building. I really with I remembered his/your name, Officer... thank you for being so welcoming and for sharing all you shared... how the floor tiles are from Tennessee and Vermont, the wood largely from Michigan; how one of the bannisters is intentionally upside-down, and one spot in the ceiling stained glass is intentionally inaccurate, to reflect the imperfection in us all; history of the state's governors, including the first ever US female governor, and more. There are many historical items, including some items and videos in a room that has a huge safe door for entry. Definitely worth visiting! Just realized... this is the first state capitol we have visited twice! ----- ----- -----

Gorgeous building with an imposing presence in downtown Cheyenne. We spied the golden dome from…read morequite far away as we approached from a distance of several blocks. The grounds appeared to be meticulously maintained. Elaborate stonework speaks to the care and craftsmanship lent to the construction of this landmark building and Wyoming citizens have every reason to be proud. Intend to tour the interior when returning to the area.

Save some money when you travel in Cheyenne and check out local tours like the Governors Mansion -…read moreFree tour! No reservations needed just check the website for hours. The staff is super friendly and will give you information on the mansion. You are allowed to walk the interior and do a self guided tour and take photos. I love the retro furniture and learning the history of the area and people that have served Wyoming and lived in the home. A few pictures are being uploaded to peak your curiosity but I don't want to give away too much. Go for a tour and take some photos of your own!

Interesting tour of the house where the Wyoming Governors used to live. It was restored to its…read moreformer glory from the 1900s to the 1960s. Free to the public, you should really consider making a small donation if you visit. The tour is self-guided and we had the place to ourselves. Every room was well appointed with period furniture-- well it was a Governors house after all. The laundry room was interesting, as was the fallout shelter, for those of us who lived through the 60s. I'm glad we had a chance to visit and "see how some politicians might have lived".

We walked around the Depot Plaza area and the museum frontage and impressed with the abundance of…read morepublic art. The large boots seen around town were also on display at this location and fun for impromptu photo ops. Very walkable and accessible surrounding area. Plentiful nearby parking available.

Cheyenne Depot Plaza may be the most accurate physical representation of Cheyenne you will find…read more The building itself is genuinely impressive, though the site overall functions far more as a very nice local stop than a true destination attraction. The centerpiece is the former Union Pacific Depot, constructed in the late 1880s. Designed by architect Henry Van Brunt, the heavy sandstone structure and its 120-foot clock tower remain the defining architectural landmark of the city. Fully restored and designated a National Historic Landmark, it stands as a grand reminder of the transcontinental railroad era that birthed Cheyenne. Inside, the Cheyenne Depot Museum details the rail history of the American West with historical artifacts and an extensive model railroad layout. We did not buy tickets for the full exhibit hall, choosing instead to check out the gift shop and poke around the main lobby. While we were walking through, a young girl was holding her birthday party right there in the historic lobby. It was sweet, charming, and just a tiny bit melancholy. There was nothing wrong with the party itself, which was a perfectly nice family gathering. It was simply the realization that in Cheyenne, a National Historic Landmark double-hats as a primary venue for an eight-year-old's birthday cake. It felt like a wonderfully authentic, highly specific snapshot of local life. The outdoor plaza is a clean brick square that hosts community gatherings and live music during the warmer months. On a quiet afternoon, it is a pleasant spot to walk around, admire the stone masonry, and absorb a bit of Western history without having to work particularly hard for it. Cheyenne is a small city with an easygoing pace that seems to have completely avoided the invention of modern urgency. The Depot building itself is magnificent, but the overall plaza experience is a thirty-minute pit stop rather than a reason to book a trip. If you are already traveling through southern Wyoming, it is well worth pulling off the highway to take a look. Just do not expect a sprawling tourist district once you get there.

We stopped by ... or drove by slowly. There really isn't a place to stop or park, though I'm sure…read moresome have done it. We were driving north on I-25 and I noticed the location on google maps, just south of Wyoming on the east side of I-25. I was looking for a little diversion so we took the frontage road drive off the highway to check it out. It gave us an opportunity to google and read up on the historical battle (?) that took place here. It's neat to see the terrain and imagine all those years ago as people tried to navigate their lives and this land. The rock formations are certainly pretty cool to look at. After reading about what happened there, I was surprised at the lack of space in this "natural fort". I'm glad we saw it and read about it. I wish we could have continued on north on the frontage road to get back on I-25 but google maps told us to do a 180 & drive south the way we came from to get back on the highway.

I can only imagine how beautiful these rock formations once were before they were ruined…read more We enjoyed climbing around and exploring the different viewpoints. There are several formations but only a couple are accessible from the dirt road that leads to it. The remaining are beyond a fence on private property. It's unfortunate that the locals have let this site go to waste along with letting kids ruin it with spray paint and garbage.

A center exit from the Interstate and there really isn't much here except, yes, there is a tree…read moregrowing out of the rock. There really aren't many trees in southeastern Wyoming so this one is really interesting. "Discovered" by the Union Pacific rail workers when the tracks were laid through here in 1867, they actually moved the line sideways to avoid it. The railroad was eventually moved south, and the old road bed past Tree in the Rock was used as a wagon trail, then as the Lincoln Highway, and now as Interstate 80. The freeway splits around the tree, which has its own little parking area in the median and a spiky fence to protect it. It's called simply "Tree Rock" by its unromantic modern sign, which notes that "Limber Pines can live as long as 2000 years." It's a quick stop that will take you less than five minutes to explore. For that, it's worth it to see how "Nature finds a way." [Review 17823 overall - 37 in Wyoming - 1344 of 2022.]

It's a tree. Growing in a rock. In the middle of the highway…read more There are pull offs Borge East and West so you can get out and take a picture. Not much else to do here. I wouldn't go out of my way to come see this, but if you are on the highway between Cheyenne and Laramie, it's worth stopping to see.

What a wonderful surprise. I had a day to spend exploring Fort Collins…read more The Avery House is a great way to step back in history and learn about the people and families that came before us. The lovely ladies that guide you room by room through the house know the history and have great stories to tell. The architecture of the house is very interesting and the fact that the original details and furnishings are still there is incredible.

I went with a friend to visit Avery House earlier this week. We initially assumed it was going to…read morebe a short interlude in between other Fort Collins attractions, but it turned out to be one of the highlights of our trips! The house itself is stunning; having been beautifully restored to Victorian splendour, it's charmingly reflective of the way its former residents would have lived. But it's the docents who are the real stars here - they're a group of incredibly passionate, lovely people who take every group of visitors around to introduce them personally to both Avery House, and the history of Fort Collins as a city. We especially enjoyed being able to explore and ask questions about all the small details in the house, from the furnishings to the lifestyles and stories behind every item. I would absolutely recommend it to anyone living in, visiting or passing through Fort Collins for how it lets you take a great look at one of the most interesting portions of the city's past.

Driving from Fort Collins to Rapid City, my family was fortunate to add this Oregon Trail stop on…read morethe way. The park rangers at this monument are awesome and truly care about its history. If you can add this in with your travels, you won't be upset. I wouldn't go way out of my way to visit, but if you can add it to your itinerary with a less than annoying drive deviation, it is fantastic. Side note, it was raining the day I went. I drove up to the top but couldn't see the view due to the weather. But, I could tell, on a nice day, it would be amazing. Lots of history here. Enjoy!

Call Your Bluff…read more Protected National Monument site that's over 3k-acres and is situated west of Gering, Nebraska. We visited here almost eight years ago on our epic road trip across the US, and I can't believe I forgot to review this place. The Good: *The bluff is an important landmark on the Oregon Trail and there's an Oregon Trail Museum at the base of the bluff. *There's a windy 1.6-mile drive up the Summit Rd to get to the top of Scotts Bluff. There were quite a few cars (the park draws in 100k visitors a year) in front of us, if I remember correctly. But I don't think it took that long to get to the top, because even if it did there some superb views along the way up. *Leashed pets are OK on trails *Free! The Meh: *Only four miles of hikable trails The Ugly: *I wish we had more time to explore and hike the trails, but we had a schedule to keep. Next time, Gadget! Conclusion: Great park that's worth a 1hr detour if you're headed along on this stretch of 80.