Technically, there are four seasons to every year, correct? However, if you’ve traveled through the US states, you may agree with us when we say there are actually as many seasons as the weather in each geographic area provides. In the frozen October to May months of Cheyenne, Wyoming, the weather varies from cold and freezing-cold to don’t-go-outside cold. In our opinion, this translates to opportunities and attractions within the winter that are based on the “cold factor.” The following attractions are beloved by the residents of Cheyenne, so we recommend them for visitors, as well. 

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Cheyenne Civic Center

The Cheyenne Civic Center is at the top of the list as a year-round, must-visit venue in Cheyenne. While many outdoor venues close during the coldest winter months, the Cheyenne Civic Center thrives in warmth, beauty, and enjoyment. Inside this modern, comfortable venue you’ll find a full menu of entertainment, including family-friendly comedy shows, concerts, performance art, and imaginative offerings of all kinds.

Seasonal performances include favorites, such as The Nutcracker Ballet and a Christmas chorale, while outstanding ballet groups and symphony concerts remind us that winter is the best season to sit quietly, relax, and enjoy the gifts of the arts. In truth, with ample parking and reasonable pricing, you’ll find favorite attractions every season of the year at the Cheyenne Civic Center. 

Messenger’s Old West Museum 

The hidden surprise of Messenger’s Old West Museum is that, although a smaller museum, it houses a fantastic array of Old West memorabilia, horse-drawn buggies, Western weaponry, and all the accompanying articles of the Western frontier life experience. Perfect for families who are tired of being housebound in cold weather, the museum holds a friendly environment, excellent for a one-to-two hour visit. If the weather is clear, pack a lunch and picnic outside.

Laramie County Library 

Why is a library a top attraction in Cheyenne? Simply because the Laramie County Library has a history that dates back to 1886 and it’s a rowdy Western history at that. Although the present library is beautiful and holds a spectacular collection of books, your visit to this library will include a special history lesson in understanding the West and how it was built.

Take a tour of the videos for rent (for those winter nights indoors), the oversized chess game awaiting players, the extensive library of historical Western-themed books, the periodicals waiting for readers, and other features of this comfortable home-away-from-home waiting for you and your family. When it’s freezing outside, the Laramie County Library is a perfect get-away from home.

The Albany

For over 80 years, The Albany in Cheyenne has served up delicious food and delightful company. This historic full bar and restaurant is well-known among city residents for above-par food offerings served along with reasonable pricing. There are days when it’s just too cold to cook a meal at home (and the would-be cook is the one who gets to decide when those days exist), and when this occurs, The Albany is the perfect place to take a good friend, a special someone or your entire family. The Albany serves about fifteen different beers, so a tasting party is always a great way to relax on a snowy afternoon, as well. 

Curt Gowdy State Park 

A favorite winter destination, Curt Gowdy State Park is the premier area for ice fishing, sledding, and fat tire biking. The state park is just 24 miles from Cheyenne and typically wreathed in mountainous beauty throughout the winter. While you’ll want to check the snow reports before visiting, the conditions are usually good for winter play and sports in this area. And, there is room in this state park for everyone to decide what they want to do and go get it. Multiple trails exist for snowy hikes and trail biking. 

Three reservoirs, Granite, Crystal and North Crow, hold native fish at Curt Gowdy State Park. You’ll find fishing at Granite will provide rainbow trout and kokanee salmon. Crystal is small, but offers fishing from the shoreline. Look for brown trout, rainbow trout and kokanee salmon in that reservoir. Bird watchers will enjoy the wide variety of regional birds that fly through or nest during the winter months at Curt Gowdy State Park. 

Vedauwoo 

If the weather forecast is clear and the roads allow, the rock climbing area of Vedauwoo is considered one of the finest in Wyoming. The rock climbing opportunities exist with all levels of difficulty, including beginners who may want to boulder. Experienced climbers will enjoy crack climbs in several places, while the stunning scenery surrounding the rock formations adds to the appeal of the sport. Several climbs are considered to be a high-level of difficulty; choose your climbing routes carefully and always with someone who will belay your climb. 

The winter season in Cheyenne offers attractions that, while often adaptive to the snow and frozen environment, offer a rich source of enjoyment for families and friends during those months. Many of the attractions are free or almost-free, doubling your pleasure at having spent time seeing something new, experiencing something stunningly beautiful, or trying something different for the first time. Cheyenne in the winter season is calling your name.