Explore Cody
Where Wild West Heritage Meets Outdoor Thrills
Founded in 1896 by the legendary William “Buffalo Bill” Cody, this spirited town of about 10,000 serves as both a living tribute to Old West lore and a modern hub for adventure.
Heritage & Culture
Home to the renowned Buffalo Bill Center of the West, a Smithsonian-affiliated complex of five museums, Cody offers deep dives into Western art, Plains Indian history, natural science, firearms, and the Wild West spectacle. Walk through Old Trail Town, featuring authentic frontier-era buildings and re-creations of infamous cabins. Experience nightly rodeos from June through August the Cody Nite Rodeo continues a lively tradition dating back to 1938.
Outdoor Adventure
Cody sits at the doorstep of Shoshone National Forest and is just 50 miles from Yellowstone’s East Entrance. The scenic Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway winds through river canyons and past the Buffalo Bill Reservoir offering fishing, boating, hiking, wildlife viewing, and access to historic sites like Buffalo Bill Dam and Pahaska Tepee.
For adrenaline seekers, there’s kayaking and whitewater rafting on the Shoshone River, hundreds of rock-climbing routes in Shoshone Canyon, powered hang-glider flights over the Absarokas, mountain biking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, and nearby downhill skiing.
Community & Local Scene
Cody exudes small-town warmth blended with vibrant arts and festivals. Enjoy the Rendezvous Royale Western art show, outdoor concerts, theatrical performances, and lively cowboy revues. Downtown offers family-owned eateries, saloons, galleries, cafés, and abundant Western charm under wide Wyoming skies.
Latest News and Posts
Fire Bans Lifted at Sunshine and Sunlight Wildlife Habitat Areas in Park County
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has lifted fire bans on Game and Fish Commission-owned and managed lands in Park County, including two wildlife habitat areas near Meeteetse and Cody. The announcement affects Sunshine Wildlife Habitat Management Area west of Meeteetse and Sunlight Wildlife Habitat Management Area…
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Buffalo Bill Dam: The Engineering Marvel That Helped Shape the Bighorn Basin
Just a few miles west of Cody, where the road to Yellowstone National Park begins climbing into the mountains, stands one of the most remarkable engineering achievements in the American West. Rising dramatically from the narrow walls of the Shoshone Canyon, Buffalo Bill Dam is far more…
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Free Kids Fishing Events Coming to Cody and Lovell on June 6
There are few outdoor experiences that create lasting memories quite like a child catching their first fish. Families across the Bighorn Basin will have two opportunities to share that experience when free Kids Fishing Day events take place in Cody and Lovell on Saturday, June 6. Held…
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Free Kids Fishing Events Coming to Cody and Lovell on June 6
There are few outdoor experiences that create lasting memories quite like a child catching their first fish. Families across the Bighorn Basin will have two opportunities to share that experience when free Kids Fishing Day events take place in Cody and Lovell on Saturday, June 6. Held…
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