The Cheyenne Depot & Plaza

The Cheyenne Depot and Plaza

Don’t miss visiting the heart of our community since 1886, the Union Pacific Depot. This National Historic landmark is centrally located in the center of downtown Cheyenne. The Cheyenne Depot and Plaza hosts free events from May through December. The Cheyenne Hispanic Festival, The Cheyenne Celtic Musical Arts Festival and Fridays on the Plaza are recognized throughout Wyoming and Colorado. Residents and area visitors visit the downtown Cheyenne area for these cultural and nightlife experiences year after year.

Looking for some Wyoming and railroad memorabilia or a souvenir? You will be pleased to find a variety of unique railroad, western and Wyoming related items in our gift shop, where there is a little something for everybody.

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Designed in Richardsonian Romanesque style and constructed from polychromatic sandstone, the Union Pacific Depot is widely acknowledged to be one of the most beautiful railroad stations in North America. The Depot is next to the very active main line of Union Pacific, with over 90 trains passing through each day. The Union Pacific Steam Shop is home to the famous 844 and 3985 steam locomotives. The Transcontinental Railroad map embedded in the terrazzo floor of the Cheyenne Depot lobby is just one of the building’s highlights. The original wood benches in the lobby still bear the cigarette burns from soldiers in transport. The “Coupler Building” is a gorgeous addition to the Depot. The building serves as a beautiful viewing area of trains passing by and an entrance in the second floor baggage attic where the world famous Union Central and Northern HOn3 Model Railroad reside. Built over 30 years by Harry Brunk, this unique 65-foot layout replicates the Colorado and Southern narrow gauge railroads along Clear Creek in Colorado. The towns of Blackhawk, Idaho Springs, Silver Plume and Georgetown are replicated in exquisite detail on this fabulous model.

Ignite the spirit in your summer; experience the romance of the railroad and join us in celebrating the Union Pacific Depot and all that it represents.

For more information about the museum or Depot events, please contact the Cheyenne Depot Museum at (307)632-3905 or visit our website at www.cheyennedepot museum.org. If you are traveling, stop by Cheyenne’s Visitor’s Center, located in the Cheyenne Depot lobby, where you can pick up information on area attractions, lodging and the downtown walking tour.