Why go
- Capital and most populous city of Wyoming, US.
- Served by Cheyenne Regional Airport (CYS).
History
Cheyenne is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Wyoming. Its population was 65,132 at the 2020 census, while the Cheyenne metropolitan area encompassing all of Laramie County had an estimated 102,000 residents. Cheyenne is situated on Crow Creek and Dry Creek. It is the county seat of Laramie County.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Frontier Airlines F9 (BEH, BE1) · 2 routes: Denver*, Worland*
- Great Lakes Airlines ZK (BEH, BE1) · 2 routes: Denver, Worland
- United Airlines UA (BEH, BE1) · 2 routes: Denver*, Worland*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Cheyenne Regional Airport (CYS); 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CYS has direct flights to 2 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Denver, Worland).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Cheyenne, Wyoming. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.