Cheyenne is located near the geographical center of North America. This city also sits at the center of a major transportation hub -- at the intersection of Interstates 25 and 80 in southeast Wyoming, the main north-south, east-west routes in the state.

In addition to being the center for state government, which provides numerous jobs, Cheyenne is home to the Francis E. Warren Air Force Base. First opened in 1867, the base was originally used as a cavalry post for the US Army. Today, it serves as the home of Air Force Space Command's 90th Space Wing, responsible for defending America with the world's most powerful, combat-ready ICBM force. The base has its own museum that is open to the public.

Education is a high priority in Wyoming. According to a recent “Report Card of American Education,” Wyoming ranked 19th in the nation for per-pupil annual expenditure. Cheyenne offers some of the best teachers in the United States, and it shows in national tests. The Laramie County School District serves the greater Cheyenne areas. This district offers 26 elementary schools, three junior high schools and three high schools. In addition to these, there are five private schools available to residents.

For higher education, Laramie County Community College offers a full-range of technical programs and associate degrees. There are several off-campus branches for a number of local colleges and universities including Preston University, Park University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The University of Wyoming is located nearby, approximately 45 miles to the west in Laramie.

Leisure and recreational opportunities in Cheyenne are plentiful. The city has numerous baseball and softball fields, several tennis courts, golf courses and other athletic facilities. Fishing, hunting, biking, hiking, boating, swimming, camping, golfing and skiing are also found in the city and in the surrounding areas. If you are looking for organized sports, the Cheyenne Parks and Recreation Department puts together a variety of team sports such as softball, volleyball and basketball. There are more than 600 acres of parks throughout the community. The Cheyenne Greenway also provides approximately 15 miles of trail throughout the city for walkers, joggers and those who wish to roller blade.

For those who prefer a more subdued afternoon or evening, spectator sports and other attractions are located a short drive away. The University of Wyoming Cowboys and Cowgirls are just minutes away in nearby Laramie. Denver is only 100 miles away with professional sport action from the NFL Broncos, NHL Avalanche and NBA Nuggets. Natural attractions like Yellowstone National Park, the Grand Tetons and Devils Tower are all located with a few hours drive.

Cheyenne’s rich history lends itself to notoriety, there are a lot of unique small shops throughout the city offering a variety of merchandise - from souvenirs to antiques. The Frontier Mall offers residents a wide range of choices with several large department stores, smaller retail shops and restaurants.

Throughout history, Cheyenne has been recognized and used as a crossroads to destinations near and far and also a crossroads of cultures. In 1867, General Greenville Dodge used the area as a tent city when he pushed the nation’s first Transcontinental Railroad westward. Soon after, wooden buildings were erected for a winter camp for the tracklayers of the Union Pacific. Upon its completion, the railroad linked Cheyenne with both coasts and brought about a foundation for continued growth. The new city was named for one of the tribes whose descendants still live in Wyoming. As Cheyenne continues to grow, it still stands as a crossroads between the Old West and the New West, a community in which the romance of old western traditions continues to survive alongside the growing modern businesses.