For a taste of the true American West and the culture of Wyoming, head to the place founded by legendary showman “Buffalo Bill” Cody. Immerse yourself in history with over 40 sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Explore charming downtown Cody and don’t miss the award-winning Buffalo Bill Center of the West, where five world-class museums bring to life the region’s rich history, art, and natural wonders.
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Step back in time to the Old West of the 1890s at Old Trail Town, located on the original town site of Cody City, Wyoming. Stroll through 28 historic buildings including Butch Cassidy's Hole in the Wall Cabin and Rose William's Roadhouse. Visit the cemetery and Jeremiah Johnston's grave, and view Mountain Men monuments.
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Buffalo Bill's original 1904 hunting lodge. A beautiful, two-story log lodge on the National Historic Register. Tours June-Aug daily, 8:30AM-4PM, 48 miles west of Cody at the East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park.
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Beautiful mural painted on ceiling of rotunda, completed in 1951 depicting scenes from the early history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Recently renovated mural and museum shares the contributions and challenges of pioneers who settled the Big Horn Basin from 1900-1910.
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The Buffalo Bill Dam was the tallest dam in the world when completed in 1910. Today it is a National Civil Engineering Landmark. Breathtaking views, travel and local event information.
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Come enjoy our hospitality and meet Meeteetse, Wyoming! Where outlaws rode and cattle barons ruled the land. Where wooden boardwalks, hitching rails and water troughs still line the streets. Where the rugged Absaroka Mountains meet the Wyoming Bad Lands. Wyoming’s best kept secret! Some of the best fishing, hunting, sight seeing and wildlife viewing available anywhere! Make Meeteetse your base camp for your adventure in the West! We are only 80 miles to the east entrance to Yellowstone National Park.
Meeteetse can be the restful base camp for your stay in Wyoming. And remember, watch for wildlife, especially deer as you travel in the Meeteetse area.
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Visit this landscaped park featuring the Wyoming Vietnam Veterans War Memorial, World War II monument, State of Wyoming Korean War Memorial, and the Freedom Memorial located at the intersection of 26th Street and HWY 14/16/20.
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The Heart Mountain Interpretive Center tells the stories of Japanese Americans confined here during WWII. The Smithsonian Affiliated and National Historic Site includes a museum, original camp structures, walking trail and military memorial.
Arts & Entertainment
See the Legend of Buffalo Bill Cody; the WORLDS greatest showman to ever live and our town's namesake, come to life in this award-winning original comedic live musical at the historic Cody Theatre in downtown Cody.
Whether you are a young buckaroo or an old timer, a local or someone “not from around these here parts”; you will be entertained by action, romance, humor, perils, fights, toe tappn’, hoots & hollers, and of course acting, singing, and dancing. You’ll also meet the likes of Annie Oakley, Frank Butler, “Wild Bill” Hickok, and other historical and colorful characters from the Wild West as Buffalo Bill Cody retells the story of his world-famous Wild West Show.
2026 Summer Dates: June 17-August 8 *select days
Opening Night | Wednesday, June 17 | 7:00 pm
Closing Night | Saturday, August 8 | 7 pm
June 30-July 4 | Only at 2:00 pm
All seats reserved. Save time and money by purchasing tickets in advance online at www.codywildwestshow.com
Tickets can also be purchased at Cody Chamber, Clem's Canteen & Creamery, or at the door if any remain.
Cody Theatre; 1171 Sheridan Ave., Cody, Wyoming
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