Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum
The Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum is located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States. Records date it to 1978. Our list goes on with Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 0.2 mi away.
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A museum inside Cheyenne
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 16°, with about 63" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Cheyenne
Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum is inside Cheyenne, which has 52 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Denver
Denver is about 97 miles south (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jun, Aug and Sep
June, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 75–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 1 miles away
Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (CYS) has airline service, about 1 miles from Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum
The Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum is located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States. The museum was founded in 1978. It is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to interpreting, conserving and exhibiting the history and material culture of Cheyenne, Cheyenne Frontier Days, the State of Wyoming and the American West. The museum features the Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame. Permanent exhibits include Western horse-drawn carriages and wagons, the history and memorabilia of Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo celebration, local history of Cheyenne, pioneer artifacts and clothing, and Western and folk art. The Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum is home to the "World’s Largest Outdoor Rodeo and Western Celebration" with its permanent exhibit on the history of Cheyenne Frontier Days.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1978
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.2K a year
Where to base yourself for Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum
To stay close, try Cheyenne (52).
Compare 5 towns
| Town | From Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne | in town | — | 52 32 hotels · 13 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 66,507 | $334K | D |
| Warren AFB | 2 mi southwest | 5 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B | 2,936 | — | — |
| South Greeley | 5 mi south | 5 min | 2 1 campground · 1 RV park | 4,631 | $70K | — |
| Fox Farm-College | 4 mi southeast | 5 min | 1 1 motel | 4,019 | — | — |
| Ranchettes | 5 mi northeast | 10 min | 1 1 campground | 5,949 | $618K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Other places close by
These well-known sights sit within 70 miles.
129 mi LandmarkAmes Monument
227 mi MuseumQuebec-One Missile Alert Facility
3in town GardenCheyenne Botanic Gardens
50 mi Stadium & arenaBlue Arena
50 mi Park & preservePawnee National Grassland
69 mi MuseumAlpine Visitor Center
67 mi MuseumBeaver Meadows Visitor Center
41 mi MuseumLaramie Plains MuseumPhoto credits
Ames Monument: Jack Boucher, Public domain · Quebec-One Missile Alert Facility: Jayron32, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cheyenne Botanic Gardens: Shane Smith,, Public domain · Blue Arena: Icebourg, Public domain · Pawnee National Grassland: Marjaliisa, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Alpine Visitor Center: inkknife_2000 (7.5 million views +), CC BY-SA 2.0 · Beaver Meadows Visitor Center: Dirk Huizenga, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Laramie Plains Museum: Cogdogblog, CC BY 2.0
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Planning a visit to Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum
Is Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum in Cheyenne?
Yes. It’s inside Cheyenne, WY.
When is the best time to visit Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum?
June, August and September, with highs of 75–83°.
How far is Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum from Denver?
About 97 miles south of Denver, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum?
Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (CYS), about 1 miles away. The nearest big hub is Denver (DEN), about 90 miles.
Where should I stay near Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum?
Cheyenne (in town, 52 places to stay).
Inside knowledge from Cheyenne
People in Cheyenne have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
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