As family sabbaticals continue to grow in popularity, planners and families alike are looking for destinations that offer adventure, history, and fun in a relaxed yet enriching setting. Cheyenne, Wyoming, is the ideal spot – a charming city where Western heritage meets outdoor exploration and hands-on experiences, making it the perfect getaway for families seeking both excitement, relaxation a dose of education into trying new things. 

What’s New: 

• Cheyenne Children’s Museum: Just opened this year, this museum offers interactive exhibits and hands-on activities that make learning fun for kids of all ages. 
• Derby Lanes: This popular local bowling alley and gaming parlour, which officially opened in January of this year, is perfect for families to enjoy some friendly competition in a lively atmosphere.  
• Frontier Trampoline Park: This 25,000-square-foot indoor park offers a variety of attractions including trampolines, dodgeball courts, a ninja course, and a dedicated area for younger kids. The park recently underwent an expansion in February 2025 and added even more attractions for families to enjoy.  

Annual Events:

• Hell on Wheels Rodeo (July): A thrilling annual event and the fastest open rodeo series in the West featuring barrel racing, bull riding, and other exciting rodeo competitions, all in a family-friendly atmosphere. Served alongside a traditional Chuckwagon dinner to get bellies fed first. 
• Cheyenne Frontier Days (July): The World’s largest outdoor rodeo and a celebration of the West, with rodeo competitions, live music, parades, and much more. 
• First Friday – Art Walk (Seasonal, May – October): For families looking to explore Cheyenne’s vibrant arts scene, the Cheyenne ArtWalk is held on the first Friday of every month from May to October from 5-8pm. This free, outdoor stroll covers the Capitol Avenue Bronze Project and invites visitors to stroll through downtown Cheyenne’s galleries, shops, and public spaces showcasing regional artists.  

Budget-Friendly Activities: For Free 

• Cheyenne Botanic Gardens: A beautiful, free space for families to explore, offering nature trails, gardens, and more. 
• Wyoming State Museum: A free educational, historical and cultural institution that houses artifacts and collections showcasing Wyoming’s history from its earliest beginnings. From dinosaurs and wildlife to Folk Art and Native American collections, there’s something for the whole family.  
• Cheyenne Big Boots Scavenger Hunt: These eight-foot-tall cowboy boots were designed and painted by local artists to showcase Cheyenne’s rich history. It’s fun to take the family on a scavenger hunt and explore the city to find them all. 
• Explore 20+ other free, family-friendly activities here. 

Where to Stay:

• Terry Bison Ranch: Stay here to really experience the cowboy lifestyle. Cabins of all sizes can be found on the ranch to accommodate the biggest (or smallest) of families. Cabins start at $170 per day and some even allow family pets.  
• Curt Gowdy State Park: A great outdoor option for families, with picturesque campgrounds and plenty of space to enjoy nature. There are over 170 campsites and cabins. Typical Cost: $33 per day (for nonresidents to camp) 
• Little America Hotel Cheyenne: This family-friendly hotel was recently renovated with rooms of all sizes (starting from $124 per night.) Expansive amenities include a nine-hole golf course, a full service restaurant, a heated outdoor pool, and more. 

Here is a gallery of more photos depicting what we might see in Cheyenne Wyoming