Cody Wyoming
Bison grazing in Yellowstone National Park's Lamar Valley
Crossing a bridge along the family-friendly Wapiti Campground Trail
Exploring historic buildings at Old Trail Town
High-energy fun on a whitewater rafting outing on the Lower Shoshone River
View from above at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West
Horseback riding excursion at one of the area's many dude and guest ranches
Lookout at Heart Mountain WWII Interpretive Center
Vintage signage outside Buffalo Bill's Irma Hotel
Rodeo clown and bull facing off at the Cody Nite Rodeo
Sipping local beers surounded by Western decor at the Irma Hotel restaurant
- Major Airports:
- Yellowstone (COD)
- States:
- Wyoming
Cody: An old Western town with big history
Visiting Cody’s Historic Sites
Today, the self-proclaimed “Rodeo Capital of the World” is a vestige of all-things pioneer, a spirited community that preserves its history and celebrates its position as a gateway to Yellowstone. Steer yourself to downtown’s Irma Hotel, built by Buffalo Bill himself. Catch The Wild Bunch reenacting a shootout in front of the hotel in summer, which is Cody’s most vibrant season. Take a Cody Trolley Tour to see the Buffalo Bill Reservoir, pioneer homes and the historic district. Stroll through Old Trail Town, which features 25 restored historic buildings just off the Yellowstone Highway. The structures, furnishings and artifacts you’ll see are authentic. Learn more about a different side of local history at Heart Mountain Interpretive Center, a World War II-era Japanese American confinement site.
All About the Wild West
Buffalo Bill Center of the West is home to five museums documenting the saga of the Wild West: the Draper Natural History Museum, Cody Firearms Museum, Whitney Western Art Museum, Buffalo Bill Museum and Plains Indian Museum, which hosts a traditional powwow every June. Explore galleries including Simpson Gallagher Gallery and Big Horn Galleries, which feature art from both local and big-nam