Visit Cody-Yellowstone Country

Set against the beautiful backdrop of Yellowstone National Park and the Absaroka and Beartooth Mountains, Buffalo Bill’s Cody— Yellowstone Country sits at the doorstep to some of the nation’s most scenic country. This makes it the ideal getaway spot for the outdoor enthusiast.

The communities of Cody, Powell, Meeteetse, and the East Yellowstone Valley make up Buffalo Bill’s Yellowstone Country, all offering visitors a myriad of outdoor activities, including horseback riding, hiking, hunting, fishing, mountain biking, rock climbing, windsurfing, rafting, kayaking, golfing, and camping. Panoramic views and abundant wildlife create some of the most extraordinary scenic drives in the country.

Cody, Wyoming, located 52 miles from the east entrance to Yellowstone National Park, was founded in 1896 by Colonel William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody. This historic entrance to Yellowstone boasts one of America’s finest Western museums, the Buffalo Bill Historical Center.

Its five fascinating museums—the Buffalo Bill Museum, Plains Indian Museum, Whitney Gallery of Western Art, Cody Firearms Museum, and Draper Museum of Natural History—help the Buffalo Bill Historical Museum complex live up to its nickname, the “Smithsonian of the West.”

Museum enthusiasts will also enjoy a trip to the Homesteader Museum in Powell and the Belden/Meeteetse Museum and Bank Museum in Meeteetse. These museums reflect the unique history of the ranching and farming communities and depict the settlement of the area.

History buffs will enjoy the one-hour historic trolley tour offered by Cody Trolley Tours. Many use this tour as an introduction to the community, as it highlights all the major attractions and activities as well as the history in Cody. Stroll through Tecumseh’s Trading Post and Miniature Village and Museum, as well as Old Trail Town, to get a feel for the real West. Watch the exciting gunfight reenactments at the Irma Hotel, built by Buffalo Bill and named after his daughter.

End your day with rip-roarin’ action at the Cody Nite Rodeo, with nightly performances June through August. Watch competitors in events such as bull-riding, bronc riding, barrel racing, team roping, and steer wrestling.

You will also enjoy an evening at Dan Miller’s Cowboy Music Revue, a fast-paced “Branson-like” family show featuring cowboy music and poetry delivered with lots of humor.

Dude and guest ranches in Buffalo Bill’s Yellowstone Country offer visitors the complete Western experience. Most ranches are located in the East Yellowstone Valley, where guests stay in modern cabins or rustic lodges. Guest/dude ranch activities include daily horseback riding, cookouts, fishing, and eating hearty fare.

Don’t miss the ideal historic getaway—Buffalo Bill’s Cody-Yellowstone Country at the east and northeast gates of Yellowstone.

For a four-day Wild West Tour road trip itinerary click here!