City Spotlight: Cheyenne, WY

When you think about the state of Wyoming, you think barren, cold, and Yellowstone National Park. During the summer, however, Cheyenne becomes an active city, with visitors from all over the U.S.

Today, Cheyenne’s economic base is supported mostly by government, wholesale, retail trade, and tourism. Cheyenne still serves as a major crossroad in the Western U.S.

Gone are the numerous saloons and vigilante days, but the spirit of the old times still comes to life each year during Cheyenne Frontier Days. The Daddy of 'em All, has been around since 1897 with the world's largest outdoor rodeo and western party. This week-long event takes over the town and is chock-full of things to do, such as the free downtown pancake breakfast.

This year, I had the privilege, to go to Frontier Days to watch Country music superstar Kenny Chesney. When walking into Frontier Park, you are taken back to the old west days, with actual camp sites, old wooden buildings, and straight-from-a-John-Wayne-movie cowboys. The park has many attractions to keep you entertained all week. With carnival rides, good old-fashioned western food, and authentic cowboy hats and boots, if it's Western you're lookin' for, you'll be in the right place.

When the sun goes down, the party gets started with live concerts featuring many country super stars. A few of the artists at this year’s Frontier Days were George Strait, Kenny Chesney, and Taylor Swift. If you're not in to country music, fret not because Frontier Days also attracts bands like 3 Doors Down and Theory of a Deadman. So dust off your cowboy hat and get in touch with the old Wild West at Frontier Days next year!

Visit Cheyenne, WY's homepage HERE

-Joey

joey@themensfashionblog.com