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Red Lion Hotel Cheyenne

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SpringHill Suites Cheyenne

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Top Activities Near Union Pacific Railroad Historical Society

Attractions Near Union Pacific Railroad Historical Society

Big Boy Steam Engine 4004

0.15 km away from here

Big Boy, one of the largest and most powerful series of steam locomotives ever built. Produced from 1941 to 1944 by the American Locomotive Company of Schenectad and operated by the Union Pacific Railroad in revenue service until 1962. They were the only locomotives to use a 4-8-8-4 wheel arrangement: four-wheel leading truck for stability entering curves, two sets of eight driving wheels and a four-wheel trailing truck to support the large firebox.

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Castle on 19th Street

0.63 km away from here

The Castle on 19th Street or 19th Street Castle is a Mission Revival style house in Cheyenne, Wyoming. It was built in 1914 for local businessman Thomas Heaney, who operated the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. . Heaney's residence features a three-story corner tower with a broad overhanging tiled and hipped roof, with a stucco parapet surrounding the remainder of the roof, ornamented with projecting crests. A loggia with three arches fronts the house, ornamented with projecting squared beams.

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Cheyenne Depot Plaza

1.17 km away from here

Designated a National Historic Landmark, this former Union Pacific Depot has been restored to its original glory. Home to a visitor center and restaurant, the Depot also features the Cheyenne Depot Museum, rich with railroad history, exhibits and interactive displays.

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Wyoming Historic Governors' Mansion State Historic Site

1.19 km away from here

The Wyoming Governor's Mansion is the official residence of the governor of Wyoming. The current mansion was built during 1976 in Cheyenne. It is now known as the Historic Governor's Mansion, served from 1905 to 1976. It is located at 300 E. 21st Street in Cheyenne. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places during 1969 as Governor's Mansion.

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Cheyenne Depot Museum

1.22 km away from here

The Cheyenne Depot Museum, is a railroad museum located in Downtown Cheyenne, Wyoming. It is located inside the historic Union Pacific Railroad Depot. The Cheyenne Depot Museum, is a railroad museum located in Downtown Cheyenne, Wyoming. It is located inside the historic Union Pacific Railroad Depot.I t hosts an annual Steam Train Excursion in July, and Depot Days, in which tours are offered of other railroad facilities.

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Cowgirls of the West Museum

1.28 km away from here

A beautiful museum dedicated to preserving western culture & honoring the true spirit of the women who made and continue to make contributions to the west. It highlights the substantial contributions that cowgirls have made to the area's history. Open Saturdays 10am-4pm through 2020.

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Discover More Attractions in Cheyenne County, Home of Union Pacific Railroad Historical Society

Cheyenne County

Cheyenne County is the fourth-least densely populated of the 64 counties of the U.S. state of Colorado. The county population was 1,748 at the 2020 census. It is flourished with so many tourist destinations and also it welcomes with you by vast natural beauty.

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