Cheyenne Frontier Days
Ten days of rodeo and concerts in late July.
Cheyenne
Wyoming's capital, home of the 'Daddy of 'em All', Frontier Days, the world's largest outdoor rodeo, each July.
It was a railroad town and is proud of its cowboy heritage, with big painted boots on its streets.
- Best Time
- Spring and fall
- Time Needed
- Half a day
- Cost Level
- $$$$
- Open
- Year-round
- Getting There
- About 90 minutes north of Denver.
What to See
1 of 3 are freeFrontier Days Old West Museum
Carriages and rodeo history.
Wyoming State Capitol
Restored in 2019, with Esther Hobart Morris, a suffragist, out front.
Know Before You Go
- Check opening hours before you go, especially on weekends and at state buildings.
Where to Stay
Stay downtown.
Where to Eat
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Last checked 2026-11-01. Part of the Rocky Mountains list.