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05-20-2008, 12:29 PM
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NE Wy day-trip idea
Hi All,
I'll be in Cheyenne for CFD and had an idea for a day trip.
It's basically a loop: Cheyenne - north to Torrington - north west to Fort Laramie - south to Wheatland then back to Cheyenne. (223 miles total)
Does anyone recommend places to stop, eat, things to do/see.....etc?
Thanks!
mandK
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05-20-2008, 01:45 PM
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Cheyenne has such a pretty downtown area. (We drove through this past weekend on our way to Ft. Collins.) The capitol building is right there.
They have a Chili's, Applebees, Outback Steakhouse, Country Buffet in the mall...
Have fun!
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05-20-2008, 01:49 PM
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Well, for the middle of your day trip, Torrington has several really good places to eat.
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05-20-2008, 02:52 PM
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I just wanted to say I hope you have a wonderful trip! I love road trips 
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05-20-2008, 06:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mandK
Hi All,
I'll be in Cheyenne for CFD and had an idea for a day trip.
It's basically a loop: Cheyenne - north to Torrington - north west to Fort Laramie - south to Wheatland then back to Cheyenne. (223 miles total)
Does anyone recommend places to stop, eat, things to do/see.....etc?
Thanks!
mandK
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there's a little mexican restaurant on the west side of ft laramie...to die for, great food!
guernsey has oregon trail ruts and a great little 8-hole golf course! |
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05-21-2008, 12:42 AM
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The Wheatland Inn is pretty good for home cooked food and friendly service. I hear the same is true of Vimbo's, but I haven't (yet) tried it. Both are on 16th St. in Wheatland, towards the south end of town.
I'll second the wagon ruts on the Oregon Trail up in the Guernsey area. Just follow the North Platte River west from Fort Laramie. The history of the Oregon Trail is one of the neatest things to learn about in the area. This should consume most of the free time you would have on your trip. There is a good thread about the trail here:
http://www.city-data.com/forum/wyomi...l-wyoming.html
When you are back in Cheyenne, or before you head out on this day trip, be sure you check out the things in and around there, too. The Union Pacific Railroad operates it's Cheyenne Frontier Days train annually, and pulls it with a beautiful steam locomotive (#844). This link has info about the locomotive: UP: Steam Locomotive No. 844
This link has the schedule:
UP: 2008 Steam Schedule
Also, be sure to check out the stuff in Lions Park while you are in Cheyenne. The Botanic Garden is there, along with the Frontier Days museum.
Cheyenne Botanic Gardens:
Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum
Here's another sight showing things to do while in Cheyenne:
Welcome to Cheyenne, Wyoming
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05-22-2008, 01:08 PM
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Thanks for the great info. everyone!
mandK
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05-22-2008, 01:12 PM
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On the way back from Wheatland. You should stop at Chugwater and get some chili to go. You can heat it up later at the motel. But they are famous for their chili.
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05-22-2008, 02:17 PM
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My husband likes that chili. He's been looking for it in cans somewhere, so he can buy a bit and keep it on hand at home. We haven't seen it anywhere in cans though. Has anyone?
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05-22-2008, 02:56 PM
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Quote:
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My husband likes that chili. He's been looking for it in cans somewhere, so he can buy a bit and keep it on hand at home. We haven't seen it anywhere in cans though. Has anyone?
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Nope. Gotta stop in Chugwater if you want any. haha |
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