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Also known as: Magic City of the Plains
Cheyenne, the capital and largest city of Wyoming, sits on a high-plains plateau in the southeastern corner of the state. Founded in 1867 with the arrival of the Union Pacific Railroad, it quickly earned the nickname 'Magic City of the Plains' due to its rapid, booming growth. As an iconic symbol of the Old West, Cheyenne blends a proud railroad history and authentic cowboy culture with its modern role as the state's political, economic, and military center, anchored by the nearby F.E. Warren Air Force Base.
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Suggested stay: 1–3 days
Immerse yourself in cowboy heritage during the massive Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo festival, tour the historic Cheyenne Depot Museum, stroll through the Wyoming State Capitol building, and view roaming bison at Terry Bison Ranch.
