Cheyenne Wells Colorado Tourism

The Town’s name came from the Cheyenne Indians and the fresh water wells in the area. The original Town was located near the fork of the Smokey Hill River five miles north of its present location and was a regular stop for the stagecoach line from Kansas City to Denver.

The Kansas Pacific Railroad reached the town of Cheyenne Wells on March 3, 1870. The town had a population of 695 then. Cheyenne Wells was the division point of the Union Pacific Railroad from 1890 to 1908. The town was incorporated on March 14, 1890.
Recreation facilities for Cheyenne Wells are a beautiful golf course, swimming pool with pavilion for parties, a gym, three softball fields, two parks, outdoor workout stations, walking path, and a basketball court.

Wheat and other small grains are the main components of agricultural enterprises. With an ample supply of underground water, irrigation farming is becoming popular in the area. There is over 900,000 acres in farm and grazing lands.

Another source of income is the Oil Industry. Over 416 oil and gas wells bring significant revenue to the county. Recently, the largest helium plant was built two miles west of Cheyenne Wells.

The town has several businesses which include restaurants, gas stations, motels, hardware stores, a flower shop, hair salons, internet provider, a post office, and a newspaper office. We welcome you to our community to enjoy the small town atmosphere.

Cheyenne Wells