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Suggest a Feature →Cheyenne, Wyoming
The oldest continuously active Air Force base. Frontier town, ICBM fields, and big sky country.
F.E. Warren AFB sits on the western edge of Cheyenne — the state capital and Wyoming's largest city at 65,000 people. Warren is the Air Force's oldest continuously active installation, and its Victorian-era brick buildings are some of the most beautiful on any military post in the country.
Warren operates the 90th Missile Wing, one of three ICBM wings. The missile fields extend across southeastern Wyoming, northeastern Colorado, and western Nebraska — thousands of square miles of prairie above and beneath.
Cheyenne is a working cowboy town that happens to be a state capital. The western culture is genuine, not performative. Frontier Days in July is one of the greatest rodeos in the world.
Must Eat
The spots worth eating at before you PCS out.
Albany Restaurant
"Cheyenne institution since 1942. The real deal."
The Albany has been feeding Cheyenne since 1942 — a classic Western diner with steaks, prime rib, and the kind of service that doesn't happen at chains. Busy at lunch, excellent for dinner.
Sanford's Grub & Pub
"The military favorite. Consistent, cheap, and huge portions."
A Cheyenne staple that's become the default military hangout — enormous portions, a massive beer selection, and a menu that runs from burgers to wraps. Always full on weekends.
Poor Richard's
"Best pizza in Cheyenne. Local institution."
Cheyenne's most beloved pizza joint — hand-tossed crust, fresh ingredients, and a beer selection that punches above its weight. The lunch buffet draws crowds of state workers and military.
Outdoor
Get outside. The land around military installations is usually the best reason to be there.
Vedauwoo (Medicine Bow-Routt NF)
"World-class crack climbing. 30 miles west."
Vedauwoo's bizarre granite formations make it a mecca for crack climbers from across the country. Even if you don't climb, the bizarre "fat man's squeeze" terrain and hoodoos are worth the drive.
Curt Gowdy State Park
"Fishing, mountain biking, and reservoir camping. 25 miles west."
Cheyenne's backyard playground — two reservoirs for fishing and kayaking, technical mountain bike trails, and solid camping. The granite formations look like a miniature Vedauwoo.
Culture & History
Places with stories. Most military towns sit on deep history — dig in.
Cheyenne Frontier Days
"The Daddy of 'em All. World's largest outdoor rodeo. Last week of July."
Frontier Days is one of the premier events in the American West — 10 days of PRCA rodeo, major concerts, parades, and genuine Western culture. The military parade on opening day is a must. Get tickets months in advance for concerts.
Warren AFB gets free tickets every year. Ask your unit about the allotment — don't pay for tickets you can get through the base.
Wyoming State Capitol
"1890 sandstone capitol. Free tours."
Wyoming's gold-domed capitol is a gorgeous Romanesque Revival building open for free public tours. The legislative chambers and rotunda are worth an hour of your time.
Family
Stuff to do with the kids. Rated by people who have brought actual children.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (Colorado Springs)
"Best zoo in the region. 100 miles south in Colorado Springs."
If you're making the drive to Colorado Springs, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a genuine highlight — built into a mountain, with giraffes you can feed and sweeping Pikes Peak views. Military discount available.
Day Trips
When you need to remember there's a world outside the gate.
"True Rockies. 14,000-foot peaks, elk, and alpine tundra."
RMNP is a 2.5-hour drive from Cheyenne and worth every mile — Trail Ridge Road is the highest continuous paved road in the US, crossing alpine tundra above treeline. Elk rut in September is spectacular.
"The big city. An hour and a half south."
Denver is close enough for a day trip or easy weekend — sports teams, restaurants, nightlife, the Denver Art Museum, Red Rocks Amphitheater, and access to the entire Front Range ski corridor.
"University of Wyoming town in a high plains valley."
Laramie is a college town at 7,200 feet with a lively downtown, Wyoming Cowboys football and basketball, and a completely different vibe from Cheyenne. Good for a casual day or evening out.
Wyoming has no state income tax. Max your TSP contributions accordingly — this is one of your better financial postings.
Frontier Days military allotment tickets disappear fast. Ask your first sergeant or unit administrator in May.
The wind in Cheyenne is constant and can be violent. This is not a metaphor. Tie down your lawn furniture.
Denver airport is 97 miles and about 90 minutes. For anything more than a puddle jump, DEN is your real airport.
Vedauwoo climbing — take a guided lesson if you've never crack climbed. The technique is very different from face climbing.
Cheyenne can feel like a small town despite being the state capital. If you need a major city's nightlife, restaurant diversity, or cultural scene, Denver is your pressure valve — but it's 90 minutes each way. The military community is tight-knit, the West is genuinely beautiful, and Frontier Days is worth the assignment alone.
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