Things to Do in Cody

There's something magical about seeing horses in their natural habitat. On a Red Canyon Wild Mustang tour, you'll get a unique chance to see these majestic creatures doing what they are meant to do–living as part of a herd, grazing on green pastures, and playing with other members of their group. See these free-roaming horses of the American west on a "safari" adventure that takes you via van or bus from Cody to the grasslands of the McCullough Peaks Wild Horse Range.

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President Teddy Roosevelt once called the Buffalo Bill Scenic byway from Cody to the east entrance of Yellowstone the 50 most beautiful miles in America. This awe-inspiring route follows the path of the Shoshone River, winding past rock formations and sweeping mountain views of the Wapiti Valley.

Walk the length of the Buffalo Bill Dam for incredible vistas of the surrounding mountains and the winding Shoshone River. Buffalo Bill Reservoir, as part of the Shoshone Project, irrigates more than 93,000 acres of farmland. Built in 1910, at 325 feet, the dam was the highest in the world at the time, and was one of the first concrete arch dams in the country.

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Within a short driving distance from Cody is the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center, located in Powell at the site of the Heart Mountain Internment Camp that imprisoned 14,000 Japanese Americans during World War II. Housed in a building resembling barracks, the center presents exhibits, artifacts, oral histories, and recreations of living quarters depicting the life of those who persevered behind fences in harsh environmental conditions for three years.

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Every evening except Sundays from June through September, the Wild Bunch Gunfighters put on a show that ends with a bang – or, actually, many. Held in front of the historic Buffalo Bill's Irma Hotel, an Old West shootout is re-enacted by the dedicated group of fully costumed actors.

Early settlers who ventured to the wild lands of Wyoming required skills of horsemanship to handle and manage livestock, which have since been passed down to generations. In the American West, these skills are just as important today on working ranches. At the Cody Nite Rodeo, operating since 1938, visitors get to witness real western, family-friendly action with cowboys, broncos, and bull-riders.

No visit to Cody is complete without a visit to Buffalo Bill's Irma Hotel, situated right in the heart of downtown. Built by Cody and named after his youngest daughter, this property oozes Old West charm from the moment you step inside, with its wallpapered walls adorned with old pictures, antler chandeliers, and animal trophies.

For a good introduction to Cody, hop on a Cody Trolley Tour for an enjoyable 60-minute guided tour of the town's main attractions and beyond. Points of interest include the historic downtown district, rodeo grounds, and the Shoshone River Canyon, where you will see one of the region's most scenic canyon vistas.

Set against the clear blue skies of Wyoming, Old Trail Town houses a collection of over a dozen historic cabins, a variety of businesses, and a trail of well-worn wagons, giving visitors a glimpse of what an old western town looked like.

You can spend an entire day at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West and still have more to explore. This Smithsonian-affiliated center has five museums under one roof. Learn all about the extraordinary life of the founder of Cody and his rip-roaring Wild West show at the Buffalo Bill Museum, featuring interactive exhibits and multimedia presentations. Marvel at artwork from Re*****on to Russell at the Whitney Western Art Museum.