Cheyenne Trolley Tours

Cheyenne Depot Museum
Nelson Museum of the West
Cheyenne Depot Museum
121 West 15th Street
(307) 632-3905
www.cheyennedepotmuseum.org
Nelson Museum of the West
1714 Carey Avenue
(307) 635-7670
www.nelsonmuseum.com
Experience the romance of the railroad at the Cheyenne Depot
Museum, housed in the beautifully restored Union Pacific Depot – a
National Historic Landmark – in downtown Cheyenne. Travel on an
emotional and historical journey into the mystery and allure of the
railroad and the people who built it. Children of all ages enjoy the
“touchable” museum experience in the Depot Attic. See the 1929
Art Deco lobby and get information at the Visitor Center. Visit the
Cheyenne Depot Gift Shop for unique gifts and railroad memorabilia.
No visit to Cheyenne is complete until you’ve seen our extensive
Native American and Cowboy collections! Some of the finest examples of Indian beadwork, basketry, pottery, quilled items and jewelry
are on display. The exhibits also feature the US Cavalry, the leatherwork of F.A. Meanea and the silver artistry of Edward H. Bohlin.
• Hours: Monday–Friday 9am-5pm
Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 11am-5pm
• Hours: May thru October, Monday–Friday 9am-4:30pm
June thru August, Monday–Saturday 9am-4:30pm
• Closed Sundays and holidays
• Admission
2
• Extended summer hours
• Trolley tour stop and map location
• Adult admission; children under 12 free
• Cell phone audio tour 307-316-0069 (1# – 17#)
• Beginning location of trolley tour and map location
1
• Cell phone audio tour 307-316-0065 (exhibits 1# – 6#)
Wyoming State Museum
Wyoming State Capitol
Wyoming State Museum
2301 Central Ave., Barrett Building
(307) 777-7022
www.wyomuseum.org
Wyoming State Capitol
State Capitol
(307) 777-7220
http://wyoming.gov
Founded in 1895, the Wyoming State Museum exhibits and interprets
the history of Wyoming. Ten galleries tell the story of Wyoming’s
past from prehistory to the present. Bring your kids to the HandsOn-History room and visit the Museum Store.
The cornerstone of the Wyoming State Capitol was laid in Cheyenne
on May 18, 1887. The Dome of the capitol is real gold leaf. The
24-carat gold leaf dome is visible from all roads entering the city.
The Wyoming Capitol has been, and still is, a dominant structure on
the Cheyenne Skyline.
• Hours: May thru October, 9am-4:30pm
November thru April, Weekdays 9am-4:30pm
Saturday 10am-2pm
• Closed Sundays and holidays
• Closed weekends and holidays
• Free admission
• Free admission
• Trolley tour stop and map location
• Hours: Weekdays 8am-5pm
3
• Cell phone audio tour 307-316-0077 (1# – 11#)
• Trolley tour stop and map location
4
Museum Map
6
1
Cheyenne
Depot Museum,
Visitors Center &
Trolley Tickets
2
Nelson Museum
of the West
3
Wyoming State
Museum
4
Wyoming State
Capitol
5
Cheyenne
Botanic Gardens
5
8
4 3
2
7
1
6
Cheyenne
Frontier Days™
Old West
Museum
7
Historic
Governors’
Mansion
8
Warren ICBM
and Heritage
Museum
Not on the Trolley tour.
Due to issues of national
security, call in advance
to ensure accessibility.
Military ID required.
Narrated trolley tour is 90 minutes. Schedule varies on holidays
and during Cheyenne Frontier Days™. Call (307) 778-3133 for
more information or to purchase tickets.
Trolley Schedule
Cheyenne Depot Museum,
Visitors Center &
Trolley Tickets
Nelson
Museum
State
Museum
State
Capitol
Botanic
Gardens
CFD
Old West
Museum
Governors’
Mansion
return to
Depot
Departs 10:00 a.m.
10:13 am
10:16 am
10:30 am
10:45 am
10:50 am
11:05 am
11:30 am
Departs11:30 a.m.
11:43 am
11:46 am
Noon
12:15 pm
12:20 pm
12:35 pm
1:00 pm
Departs 1:00 p.m.
1:13 pm
1:16 pm
1:30 pm
1:45 pm
1:50 pm
2:05 pm
2:30 pm
Departs 2:30 p.m.
2:43 pm
2:46 pm
3:00 pm
3:15 pm
3:20 pm
3:35 pm
4:00 pm
Departs 4:00 p.m.
4:13 pm
4:16 pm
4:30 pm
4:45 pm
4:50 pm
5:05 pm
5:30 pm
Cheyenne Botanic Gardens
Cheyenne Frontier Days
Old West Museum
Cheyenne Botanic Gardens
710 S. Lions Park Drive  
(307) 637-6458
www.botanic.org
Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum
4610 Carey Avenue
(307) 778-7290
www.oldwestmuseum.org
The Cheyenne Botanic Gardens in Lions Park is an oasis on the High
Plains. Senior, youth and handicapped volunteers maintain beautiful
and tranquil gardens. Explore the solar heated conservatory exhibiting tropical plants, and stroll the exquisite nine acres of exterior
grounds featuring twenty-five specialty gardens. Wyoming’s only public botanic garden! Includes the Paul Smith Children’s Village, which
provides a place for families to learn, grow and play – featuring exhibits on sustainability.
Marvel at one of the nation’s largest collections of historic horsedrawn vehicles, experience the region’s most celebrated western art
exhibitions and trace the history of Cheyenne Frontier Days from its
beginnings in 1897 to what we know today as The Daddy of ‘em All®.
Let the kids explore the interactive children’s learning center and visit
the museum store for western gifts and rodeo souvenirs.
• Hours: Weekdays 8am-4:30pm; Weekends 11am-3:30pm
Children’s Village hours vary by season. Call or visit
www.botanic.org for current hours.
• Hours: Weekdays 9am-5pm; Weekends 10am-5pm
• Extended summer hours
• Closed July 4 and Christmas
• Adult admission; children under 12 free
6
• Grounds open dawn to dusk
• Trolley tour stop and map location
• Free admission
• Cell phone audio tour 307-316-0079 (1# – 11#)
• Trolley tour stop and map location
5
• Cell phone audio tour 307-316-0071 (1# – 17#)
Historic Governors’ Mansion
F.E. Warren AFB ICBM
& Heritage Museum
Historic Governors’ Mansion
300 East 21st Street
(307) 777-7878
http://wyospcr.state.wy.us
F.E. Warren ICBM & Heritage Museum
7405 Barnes Loop, F. E. Warren AFB
(307) 773-2980
www.warrenmuseum.com
Experience the first residence provided for Wyoming’s Governors
and their families. The Colonial Revival mansion, built in 1904, has
been the setting for state dinners, first-family christenings, wedding
receptions and birthday parties. Included in the Mansion tour are
videos with electronic touch-screens providing information about
the former Governors, First Ladies, Mansion architecture and more.
Self-guided tours and group guided tours available.
The museum, in the historic headquarters’ building, depicts the
rich heritage from 1867 to present including the development of
the Air Force Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles systems. With over
200 historic structures listed on the National Register, the mission of F.E. Warren Air Force Base is explained with interactive
exhibits.
• Winter Hours: Wednesday–Saturday 9am-5pm
Tuesdays by appointment
Not on the trolley tour. Due to issues of national security, call in
advance to ensure accessibility. Military ID required.
• Summer Hours: Monday–Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 1-5pm
• Hours: Monday–Friday 8am-4pm
• Free admission
• Trolley tour stop and map location
7
• Cell phone audio tour 307-316-0075 (1# – 20#)
• Closed weekends and holidays
• Free admission
• Map location
8
• Cell phone audio tour 307-316-0073 (1# – 39#)
Cheyenne Museums Passport
Your Cheyenne Museums Passport is your ticket to
experience the rich history of Cheyenne’s thrilling and
celebrated past. Relive the drama of the pioneers who
built Cheyenne and explore the exciting cultural centers
that showcase the wonders of Wyoming.
As you visit each museum, have your passport
stamped as a souvenir of your visit through
Cheyenne history.
Cell Phone Audio Tours
Cheyenne museum patrons can now enjoy free audio
tours on their personal cell phones in seven Cheyenne
museums. The audio tours describe individual museum exhibits, enhancing the museum experience with
additional depth and information. Enjoy these audio
tours in the museums or at your own convenience, perhaps as a preview of each museum.
Audio tour phone numbers are included in each
museum’s description inside this passport.
Trolley Tours
(May - September)
The Trolley offers fully-narrated historic city tours that
capture the lively character of days gone by. Weekday
tours includes stops at museums numbered 1 to 7 in this
passport. Weekend tours do not include all of the stops.
Trolley riders may purchase a regular trolley ticket or
a Trolley Plus Pass which, in addition to the trolley ride,
includes discounted admission to the Cheyenne Depot
Museum, Nelson Museum of the West, and Cheyenne
Frontier Days Old West Museum.
Trolley tickets may be purchased at the Visitors Center
in the lobby of the Historic Cheyenne Depot in downtown Cheyenne (121 W. 15th Street).
The Trolley is also available for private charters.
Tour times are listed inside this passport.
For more information or to purchase trolley
tickets call (307) 778-3133 or visit
www.CheyenneTrolley.com