Cheyenne, Wyoming

Cheyenne, Wyoming
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Cheyenne is the capital and biggest city in Wyoming. It is also the county seat of Laramie County. The city has a population of about 60,000 (2011 estimate). It is located at the southeast corner of Wyoming, near the border with Colorado.

Wyoming State Capitol, Cheyenne
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Cheyenne was first visited in 1867 by General Grenville M Dodge. It was then known as Dakota Territory. The name Cheyenne was given by his friends after one of the most prominent Native American tribes of the Great Plains.

On 13 November, 1867, the railway line of the Union Pacific Railroad reached Cheyenne, attracting newcomers to reside there. Today Cheyenne, although still a small town, is the main city in Wyoming.

Historic Governor's Mansion, Cheyenne
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As with much of Wyoming, it experiences a semi-arid climate. Winters here are cold and quite long, with temperatures falling to 25.9°F (-3.4°C). The coldness is often moderated by Chinook winds which raise the temperature to 50°F (10°C). Springs are short, while in summer, the temperature may rise to 67.7°F (19.8°C).

Visiting Cheyenne, Wyoming

Interstate 25 gets you to Cheyenne from Denver heading north. You can also take Interstate 80 from Salt Lake City to Cheyenne heading east.

Places of Interest in Cheyenne, Wyoming

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