2014-06-17 01:40:26Aurora
花小錢玩懷俄明州首府--夏安Wyoming Capital--Cheyenne
哈囉大家好
好久沒有寫遊記了
因為天天在看PAPER寫論文真的是沒心情也沒時間
現在又來到美國
終於有時間忙裡偷閒一下
(之後還是要繼續寫論文)
Hello everyone!
It's been a while since my last traveling blog
since I had to read and write papers every day so I can finish my MA thesis
Yet now I am in the States again,
I can finally get a little bit lazier (for the moment)
首先，要幫自己宣傳一下
我參加103年外交部國際青年大使甄選
已經闖關到最後階段
也就是網路投票
每人只能投同一候選人一次
所以如果大家願意，拜託花一分鐘投我一票~~
網路票選成績佔20%
截止日為6/17中午十二點整
參加投票還有機會抽中筆電，平板，自行車或禮券耶!!
如果選上了
將有更多東西可以和大家分享喔~
拜託拜託
我是編號153 李O寧
http://youthtaiwan.net/sp.asp?xdURL=wantedBS/svote_vote.asp&ID=6&mp=1600&AID=67&no=153
正文開始:
從2011年暑假到現在
連續四年夏天都在懷俄明州(或附近)生活
每次經過懷俄明州首府--夏安
都只是看電影，吃飯，採買雜貨，逛街
卻從來沒有好好體驗這個城市
這回因為男友工作關係
我們住在夏安一星期(而且是高級渡假村!! 老闆真是大手筆，謝謝~~)
終於有機會讓我比較有深度的認識這個城市
重點是!! 如標題，在這個城市玩真的可以不用花很多錢喔!!!!
也不需要會開車或租車 (畢竟油錢跟租車費用可是蠻可觀的)
Since 2011 summer, I've been in (or close to) Wyoming for 4 summers
every time I passed the Capital of Wyoming--Cheyenne,
I was either watching movie, getting foods, grocery shopping, or just shopping.
I never get to really enjoy and explore the city.
This time, since my boyfriend has to work in Cheyenne for a week,
we stay in Cheyenne for a whole week (in a fancy resorts! Thanks to his boss)
and I finally could know this city better.
And the most important thing is that it won't cost you a fortune to have fun here).
AND, it is totally fine if you don't have a vehicle or don't know how to drive.
after all, fuel and rental car are very expensive.
(at Wyoming State Capitol)
(oh yeah, I have Maleficent horns~)
(outside of Wyoming State Museum)
(having my drink in front of a pretty church)
首先，挑選住宿的地方非常重要
因為必須顧及是否有大眾交通工具讓你好好享受這個城市
所以，住宿點可以根據夏安的公車路線來決定(然後再依預算挑)
First, it is very important to pick where you are going to stay
if you are going to enjoy the place with low budget, you have to consider of the public transportation. So, this should be the first thing you worry.
you should pick a place where is close to a bus stop,
then you can pick which hotel you like base on your budget.
http://www.cheyennecity.org/DocumentCenter/Home/View/4438
(不知道為何無法直接連結，不過上面這個頁面可以直接看到公車地圖
以及各路線抵達各站的時間喔)
(check the link above, detail of bus stop and schedule)
再來，重點來了!
如果是有預算考量的觀光客
原則上住的飯店大廳都有非常多的免費旅遊資訊隨你拿
尤其如果你是到一個州的首府
除了該城市的旅遊資訊(還有購物資訊等等)之外
鄰近城市甚至鄰近州的旅遊資訊都可以在這裡取得(方面你計畫公路旅遊~)
身為預算考量非常重要的旅客
這些資訊最好是在你出發前就可以做功課
如果是臨時想要來個一日遊
記得先上各地旅遊網站看看有什麼好康
或者當天有沒有什麼特別的活動
Then, the major point of this article/
for those who has budget concern, you can find lots of free info in the hotel lobby.
and if you travel to a capital like Cheyenne,
you could find info for cities or even states close by
(which will be very helpful to plan a road trip)
and, as a traveler who worries about budget a lot,
you should definitely do some research in advance.
if you did nnot have time for that,
at least make sure whether there is anything special going on before you take off.
http://www.wyomingtourism.org/
官方網頁通常是最詳盡的
地圖，優惠，行事曆等等應有盡有~
of course, the website ends with "org"usually has the most detail info
like maps, coupons, events schedule...etc.
確定理想的目的地之後
就可以準備去搭公車囉!
after u decide where is your ideal destination,
let's go take the bus!!!
(Cheyenne Transit Program @Little America Resort)
夏安的公車時間都蠻準的
每個整點從轉運站發車到各個站
每站公車抵達的時間都有寫在站牌上(通常不會早到，延誤也不會超過五分鐘)
而且每次只要一美金
(到轉運站需要轉車時，在下車前跟司機要一張轉乘票，就可以免費轉乘)
也就是說，抵達你的目的地，即是要轉乘，也是一美金
跟台灣公車搭兩段票是一樣的價格呢~
唯一的缺點是
這個公車非常繞，所以可能會耗掉一些時間
(除非你不介意多走幾步，你可以在靠近目的地的其他站下車走過去；
或者，你可以享受異地風光在車上繞到你的目的地)
the "estimate"time of Cheyenne Transit Program is quite accurate,
the buses leave from transfer station every hour sharp,
and there is estimate arriving time on each stop
(usually it won't be there earlier than the time that shows on the sign,
but it seldom delays longer than 5 mins.)
and it only cost 1 dollar every time
(as long as u remember to get a transfer ticket from the driver,
you can transfer once for free).
Which means, to one destination only cost 1 dollar.
BUT, the only disadvantage about this is that it takes forever to get to ur destination.
(unless u don't mind getting off earlier and walk to the destination; or, you can enjoy the city view on the bus till u get to the place you want to go.
舉例:我搭公車遊夏安的第一天，我要到懷俄明州議會大廈
搭上轉乘公車後馬上跟司機說我的目的地
司機阿姨跟我說:很快就到囉~
途中有好多站我都看得到那棟建築就在那
大概都只隔一兩個街區，可是司機阿姨一直沒有跟我說到了
我也不知道下一站會距離多遠，所以只好繼續在車上等
結果整整花了我一個小時....
如果我十分鐘就下車，走到目的地最多也只要再十分鐘...
不過，沿途的小房子和一些乘客都還蠻有趣的
也是一種不一樣的城市風景
For example: the first day I took Cheyenne Transit Program,
I told the driver I am going to the State Capitol,
and she told me: be right there, have a sit.
and there were so many stops I thought she's gonna tell me that's my stop
because I can see that building right there.
It's probably only 2 blocks away.
But she didn't tell me to take off, and I didn't know how far will next stop be,
So I waited and waited, then it took me an hour to get to the exact stop.
(for there is no such stop named "State Capitol",
they name the stop by streets, which I didn't know for sure which stop I should get off.
If I get off 10 mins after I got on the bus, it might only takes me 10 mins to walk there.
But, I have to say it was kind of fun along the way with those passengers.
我的第一站是懷俄明州議會大廈 (Wyoming State Capitol)
這棟建築位於夏安的中心
有著醒目的金色圓頂
建於1886年 (後來有擴建)
完全免費開放給民眾參觀 (沒錯 免費!!!!)
你可以看到議員們開會決議事情的議會廳
還有美麗的彩色玻璃圓頂
以及精緻的雕工等等
my first stop was WY State Capitol,
which is located in the center of Cheyenne
with noticable golden dome.
It was started construction in 1886 (and extended later on).
and it is totally free for the public to visit. (Yes FREE).
you will see those halls where people made important decisions
and the beautiful stained color glasses
also some pretty carving on the wall/columns.
(in memory of Twin Towers)
有些人可能覺得很無聊
可是，到每個不同的地方
參觀當地的歷史建築對我來說是件很有趣的事
我們沒有時光機
也無法真正了解早期人們的生活
但是透過參訪這些歷史建築
多多少少感覺有點與過去有連結 (個人想法)
some people might find it boring,
but I think it is quite fun to know how older generation lived by
visiting historical buildings.
Since we do not have time machine to really get to know how they lived,
I feel more or less connected by seeing these historical sites.
重點是它免費
相較起多數在美國的博物館甚至歷史建物通常要價至少8美金
州議會大廈完全親民~
and the point is it is FREE to public.
When thinking of most museums or historical places charge u at least 8 dollars,
State Capitol is really tourist-friendly.
我的第二站就在議會大廈的斜對角
懷俄明州立博物館
My second stop is just across the corner of State Capitol
the Wyoming State Museum
聽到博物館是不是有點害怕?!
因為博物館很貴啊!不是說要介紹小資女旅遊嗎??
yeahhhh, u might be worry about "museum"
since it always cost a lot to go in America..
免緊張
這個州立博物館就跟州議會大廈一樣親民
完全免費!!!
(只需要在入口填寫你來自哪裡，幾個人參觀就可以囉)
當然，他們非常樂意接受捐款(畢竟也是要有經費維持館藏物品)
一塊兩塊甚至是零錢都沒關係，但是不是強制規定
所以像我這個預算很緊的外國人
就什麼都沒捐 (逃)
but there is no need to worry about this one
because this museum is as friendly as State Capitol
it is totally free as well :D
(just need to sign in at the entrance
and they will be very happy to know if you would like to donate some money
even just couple dollars but you are not "required" to put money in the box.
well, they need to have some money to keep the museum run after all
(mocking how tiny the brain is for T-Rex lol)
(I don't know how to put this on :c)
州立美術館的特色是
它不像有些博物館指有特定主題的館藏
這個博物館包含了許多東西
從化石，早期居民生活，印地安人，牛仔，到日本移民在當地等等項目都有
雖然不是每一個主題都有非常詳盡豐富的物品
但是對我這個外國人來說
已經是非常物超所值~
也夠我在裡面晃個兩三小時了
(而且這個博物館沒有禁止拍照喔!)
the specialty of a State museum is that it does not have a specific theme of collections.
It has the variety, including the collection of fossils,
stuffs from early generation, Indians, cowboys, and even about Japanese immigrants.
Though not every category has A LOT of collections,
it is still a cool place to visit and gain knowledge for a foreigner like me.
and I could spend couple hours in there taking pics too.
接下來，因為已經比較了解公車的路線
我決定省下車錢跟時間
用走的到下一個景點
(因為我可以直接看到它，而且在城市漫步也是一種觀光阿~)
但是，要提醒大家，如果天黑了或是你看到非常多遊民跟醉漢
那還是乖乖搭乘公車比較安全喔
(我是在大白天，而且看到非常多人在慢跑或走路)
Since I know better about how the bus run, I decide to walk to my next destination.
that save me time and money.
(and I could see that building I am going from State Capitol,
besides, it's kinda of like sightseeing to me to wonder around the historical town area.)
REMINDER: do not walk alone if it is dark or you see homeless and/or drunk people !
(I was walking in the afternoon and many other people walk in that area)
小插曲:
因為我帶的水在半路喝完了
剛好走到一間星巴克 (本來只是想用WIFI)就走進去
然後就被MENU吸引了
導致這個都留點是我一天當中花最多錢的地方
花了四塊多美金買一杯草莓奶霜星冰樂XD
extra:
I drank my bottle of water when I got out of the museum
and right there is a Starbucks in front of me.
So I walked in (for free wifi at first), and attracted by the menu.
So this stop became the on I spent the most in a day.
it cost me 4 some dollars to get my strawberry&creme frappuccino haha,
(and of course people in Starbucks spell my name wrong AGAIN,
it's AURORA not Aura !!!!!!)
美國中西部因為位於拓荒期大家必經的州
所以很多城市很早就開發了
夏安就是其中之一
有很多百年建築
所以每一個轉角都可能是一個驚喜
就像這座教堂
就在星巴克的下一個路口
還有兩張在花朵旁的長椅
剛好可以讓我坐著享用我的冷飲還有微風
(星巴克人太多，跟台北沒兩樣)
many states in mid-west were on the route for people/pioneer to move to the West coast
(i.e. the Oregon Trail)
so there are lots of towns/cities established like hundreds of years ago.
Cheyenne is like one of those cities, so many old buildings can be seen here.
that is why to me, every corner could be a surprising spot.
like this church not too far from Starbucks,
I can sit here on the bench with flowers and breeze, and enjoying my drink
(trust me, Starbucks here will make you feel like you are in Taipei).
這段路程我完全沒有用地圖
就是朝著目的地的方向走，
碰到喜歡的建築或店面就轉彎
沒計畫的城市散步感覺好文青~~~
I did not use map at all for this walk,
just heading to the direction of that building (my next stop)
and make turns whenever I feel like it or when I see something I want to see.
wondering in town with no plan feel so good (like a young artist lol)
第三站:夏安火車站暨博物館
http://www.cheyennedepotmuseum.org/
Stop 3: Cheyenne Depot Plaza/Museum
(The Wranger is a huge shop!)
這個大地標也是其中一個旅遊資訊處
現在已經沒有提供載客服務(現在是貨運站了)
但是，如同我所說的
美國的博物館大都很貴
這個博物館要八塊美金...
不過這棟建築的優點是，博物館只佔一個區域
只要不要走到那邊就不會被收錢囉~
通常在週末的時候，這裡的大廳會有不同的活動
(昨天經過的時候有愛爾蘭蘇格蘭趴，很多人穿著道地格紋裙裝，
吹奏風笛還有西洋劍展示等等，但是昨天只是進去拿東西，手機沒有帶在身上，
所以沒有拍到照片，好可惜)
在這裡的活動都可以在旅遊行事曆上看到唷!
this building is a landmark and also a tourist info center.
it was a train station (still is but only for goods now)
As I said, museum is a fancy stop for people with less budget concern,
this museum will cost you 8 dollars...
BUT, as long as you do not walk into the museum entrance,
you can see everything of this building for free.
Usually, there are special events on the weekends,
like yesterday, there is Irish/ Scottish activity.
I saw many people wear those traditional costumes and play Scottish bagpipes or
showing the swords from fencing
即使沒有進去博物館也沒有活動進行
這棟建築本身也是個殺底片的主角
紅磚和鐘樓真是個好看的組合~
even if you walk in the lobby without any event going on,
the building itself worth your time for taking pictures, too.
red bricks and the clock tower look so good together ~
因為我選擇參觀的是城中部
也是夏安的歷史街區
所以接下來我沒有特定的點要走
就在火車站附近到處找可愛的房子拍照
since I picked downtown as my adventure starting area,
and it is a historical district,
I did not have any other specific stops that I wanted to go on that day,
so I just walked around the depot plaza and took pics with cute houses:)
(cutest B&B ever!!!)
天快黑的時候就就趕快乖乖走回公車站了 (超俗辣)
and I was a coward, so I walked back to the bus stop before it gets dark.
隔天我也去了幾個保證會讓你花錢的地方
但也是大眾交通運輸就可以抵達
例如:Mall 和電影院
當然如果你忍得住購物慾的話，在MALL也是可以消磨一天的好辦法
不過我還是推薦大家去以上幾個歷史景點啦(而且又不花錢)
Then I went to some places that I am pretty sure you will spend money on the following day
but you can take bus to those places as well.
i.e.: Mall and movie theater
if you can stop yourself buying things, mall could be a good place for you to spend all day
(free to walk in, with air-condition, have seats you can rest...)
But I strongly recommend you to go to those historical spots that I mentioned above.
(and it is free to go there, too!!)
如果你沒有太大的預算考量又自備交通工具的話
別忘了上旅遊官方網站選擇其他深度旅遊景點唷~~
if money is not your concern and you have your own vehicle,
don't forget to go online and pick some other spots for you to explore the city (deeply)
以下來總計我當天花的錢
公車: 2塊美金 (免稅)
星巴克: 4塊多美金 (含稅)
博物館紀念幣: 51分美金 (免稅)
總和: 不超過8塊美金 (台幣240)
Let me show you how much I spent on my day:
Bus (round-trip): 2 USD
Starbucks: 4.xx USD
+) souvenir penny from the museum: 51 cents
----------------------------------------------------------
total: less than 8 USD
是不是超級小資~~而且可以晃一整天喔~
see, really low budget day !!
最後，如果大家喜歡我的介紹
請上 https://www.facebook.com/LoveXTraveling
三不五時會分享照片和旅遊心得等等唷 :)
謝謝大家
plz follow http://www.facebook.com/LoveXTraveling
I share pics or traveling articles every now and then :)
thank you
再幫自己拉票一次
我參加103年外交部國際青年大使甄選
已經闖關到最後階段
也就是網路投票
每人只能投同一候選人一次
所以如果大家願意，拜託花一分鐘投我一票~~
網路票選成績佔20%
截止日為6/17中午十二點整
參加投票還有機會抽中筆電，平板，自行車或禮券耶!!
如果選上了
將有更多東西可以和大家分享喔~
拜託拜託
我是編號153 李O寧
http://youthtaiwan.net/sp.asp?xdURL=wantedBS/svote_vote.asp&ID=6&mp=1600&AID=67&no=153
I really like reading your article.
You may have a different perspective if you live here. To me, Cheyenne is a BIG small town. Don't get me wrong, I don't hate Wyoming. However, as a capital of Wyoming, Cheyenne lacks of career opportunities and entertainments, that being said, you don't have much to do here. The locals have close minded attitude, way too conservative. Once you set your foot in Ft. Collins 50 miles south to it, you will find it's a completely different world. The summer time in Cheyenne is always nice but won't last long. The winter time sucks you have 9 months of wind and cold. And don't forget about slow drivers, noticed locals drive 10 miles below speed limit, that reflects the laid back attitude towards work and life. Cheyenne is not a great place for young people, unless you get stuck here for some reason.