History/Culture

History/Culture

History / Culture

If you are searching for a taste of the real American West, Cody, Wyoming is a good place to start. The city was founded by the most authentic representative of the Old West, Colonel, William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody. His name still conjures up guns, buckskins, horses and the Old West.

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Cody Gunfighters

A group of Old West street theatre performers with shows nightly, Monday through Saturday. Characters from the Wild West come to life in the street in front of the historic Irma Hotel. Characters with names like Wild Bill Hickok, Ike Clanton, Wyatt Earp,....read more

Cody, Cody - In town
Phone: (307) 202-1113 
Web Address: www.codygunfighters.com

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Dan Miller's Cowboy Music Revue

Join Dan and his "Empty Saddles Band" at the historic Cody Theatre across from the Irma Hotel for an evening of music, comedy and poetry featuring Wendy Corr, Ed Cook and Hannah Miller. Since 2005, Dan's Cowboy Music Revue has entertained thousands of....read more

Unknown City, Cody - In town
Phone: (307) 272-7855 
Web Address: www.cowboymusicrevue.com

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Heart Mountain Interpretive Center

The Heart Mountain Interpretive Center is a National Historic Landmark, where nearly 14,000 Japanese and Japanese-Americans were confined by the U.S. Government during WWII. This world-class facility serves as a national center for education, policy, and....read more

Powell, 14 miles East of Cody
Phone: (307) 754-8000 
Web Address: www.heartmountain.org

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Irma Hotel

On November 1, 1902, Colonel William F. Cody opened this landmark hotel named for his daughter, Irma. The Victorian-style hotel has been visited by royalty, business and political leaders since its founding. You can stay in renovated rooms that housed....read more

Cody, Cody - In town
Phone: (307) 587-4221 
Web Address: www.irmahotel.com

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Old Trail Town & Museum of the Old West

Old Trail Town is a collection of 26 authentic frontier buildings dating from 1879-1901. It is located on the original town site of Cody City, and the old wagon trail is still visible in front of the buildings. Displayed in the buildings are thousands of....read more

Cody, Cody - In town
Phone: (307) 587-5302 
Web Address: oldtrailtown.org

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Pahaska Tepee Resort

Pahaska Tepee, Buffalo Bill's spectacular historic lodge, is nestled among the pines just east of Yellowstone at the foot of the majestic Cody Peak. Pahaska is a complete mountain community offering modern cabin style rooms, a full service bar and....read more

Cody, 50 miles West of Cody
Phone: (307) 527-7701 
Web Address: www.pahaska.com

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Plains Indian Powwow

The Plains Indian Powwow takes place in Cody each June. Visitors from around the world are drawn to the vibrant colors and the rhythmic beating drums of the Indian pow wow. A "pow wow", meaning medicine man, showcases traditional costumes, dances and....read more

Cody, Cody - In town
Phone: (307) 587-4771 

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Wild Sheep Foundation

International headquarters. Wildlife conservation organization whose mission is to enhance wild sheep populations, to educate the public about wild sheep and the conservation benefits of hunting, and to promote professional wildlife management. Wild....read more

Cody, Cody - In town
Phone: (307) 527-6261 
Web Address: www.wildsheepfoundation.org

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Wyoming State Veteran's Memorial Park

This beautifully landscaped park was recently enlarged, featuring the Wyoming Vietnam Veterans War Memorial, a World War II monument and the State of Wyoming Korean War Memorial. Ample parking and seating as well as picturesque plantings.

Cody, Cody - In town
Phone: (307) 587-0400 
Web Address: www.cityofcody-wy.gov

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