Things to do in Cody Wyoming – Wild West Gateway to Yellowstone

Of course, we had heard of Cody, Wyoming before planning our trip to Cody Yellowstone, but we had no idea how special this destination was. When witnessing the extraordinary scenery surrounding this town, one can understand why Buffalo Bill Cody chose this location to build the town that carries his namesake. One can imagine the thousands of buffalo roaming the plains just below the picturesque Big Horn Mountains.

Top Things to do in Cody, Yellowstone

Cody Yellowstone is the region comprised of the municipalities of Cody, Powell, and Meeteetse. When stopping in Cody, don’t limit yourself to the one Wild West Town, make sure to get out to explore the surrounding area. This is Big Sky country and the scenery is beautiful at every turn.

William Frederick Cody (Buffalo Bill) had a vision. Cody, Wyoming is located just 52 miles from the East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park and he made sure that anyone visiting Yellowstone from the Eastern United States, had to drive through Cody. The tradition continues today and the only way to the world’s first national park from the East is through America’s most exciting western town.

When road tripping or renting a car to explore the area, make sure to spend two or three days in Cody. The number of activities goes beyond the usual Wild West attractions. There are so many things to do in Cody, it has something for everyone.

Old Trail Town

One of the top things to do in Cody is to stop at the Old Trail Town. This town is fascinating and we spent much longer here than we planned. Old Trail Town is located at the original site of the town of Cody. Historic cabins from around the area were been moved and reassembled in this location giving visitors a glimpse into life in the Wild West.

Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid

Two cabins and a saloon used by Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid stand intact. You can even see the bullet holes in the saloon doors. The Wild West outlaws known as the Hole in the Wall Gang made a name for themselves and one can only imagine the scheming and planning that went on within these walls.

If you have ever watched the movie Jeremiah Johnson starring Robert Redford, you will recognize a famous tombstone at the town cemetery. Johnson became famous when he went on a revenge-filled rampage after a tribe killed his native wife. His grave was moved to Cody from California in the 1970s and Robert Redford attended as a pallbearer.

Kirwin Ghost Town Adventures

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