Cowgirls of the West Museum – Cheyenne, Wyoming

Travel Writer — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:50:14 +0000

Cowgirls of the West Museum & Gift Shop- Cheyenne, Wyoming. Founded in 2002 is one of the only museums in America that is fully dedicated to the history of western women. Cowgirls of the West & Gift Shop, Cheyenne, Wyoming is a non-profit museum that is run solely by volunteers. It is located just north of the Colorado border, near Denver, and just off of highway 25. The museum is about the contribution that women made to the settlement of the old west and the contributions still being made by women today.

Cowgirls of the West & Gift Shop, Cheyenne, Wyoming is open from Monday through Saturday, 11am to 4pm. Although it is closed Sunday’s and in the months of January and February, the museum and gift shop are opened for extended hours for the local Frontier Days celebration which is usually held in the last full week of July. The museum is always free admission but they do greatly appreciate donations. All money made from donations and at the gift shop goes towards the improvement and appeal of the museum.

At the gift shop you will find Wyoming made products like collectables, jewelry, and western art. There you can also find antiques, post cards, books, and even a section made specifically for children. The Cowgirls of the West & Gift Shop, Cheyenne, Wyoming has something for men, women, and children of all ages to enjoy.

If you are a local in the wonderful state of Wyoming or live nearby you can become a Cowgirls of the West club member for a low annual fee of only $30. What is a club member and what does that do for you, you may be asking yourself. Well the answer is simple, the club and its members usually meet once a month and always have a very interesting speaker. On top of that they typically participate in local events and charities like a Brunch and Style Show, a silent auction that is held on Halloween called Cow-Boo Up!, and always showcase a float in the highly anticipated Frontier Day’s parade.

There is so much history and interesting American stories that come out of Wyoming and the Cowgirls of the West & Gift Shop, Cheyenne, Wyoming just adds to the wonder. Whether nearby or just passing through on your way to your destination, come by and learn how the women from long ago have made such an impact on the way we live today.

Cheyenne has a number of various spots of interest that you’ll want to see while visiting. Visit HotelsCombined.com to find the best hotel rates for accommodations in Cheyenne.

Cowgirls of the West Museum & Gift Store
205 W. 17th Street
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 638-4994

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Wyoming Vacation

Travel Writer — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 02:34:38 +0000

Wyoming is a state that has much to offer the vacationing family. In the winter, the state is draped with a beautiful white blanket of snow. In the spring, natural wild fauna and wildflowers create an artists dream world across the praires turning into a summer on the open plains with the sky above. The fall closes out the year with a crisp sparking renewal as the autumn leaves turn brilliant shades of colors.

A Wyoming vacation has to start with an adventure in the Yellowstone or Grand Teton National Parks – showcasing high plains and desert sands to mountains and beautiful rock formations.

Adventure begins in Wyoming – whether it is a organized corporate or family retreat at a dude ranch or performing arts in a four star resort or hotel. Wyoming has much to offer the family vacation or corporate event.

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