About this city
Also known as: Rodeo Capital of the World
Cody is a vibrant, historic town located in northwest Wyoming's Bighorn Basin, famously established in 1896 by the legendary scout 'Buffalo Bill' Cody. Serving as the primary eastern gateway to Yellowstone National Park, the town is a world-renowned bastion of Western heritage and cowboy lifestyle. Surrounded by rugged canyons and sprawling ranches, Cody perfectly captures the rugged individualism and natural grandeur of the American frontier, attracting global travelers with its unique blend of wildlife, historical sites, and active rodeo culture.
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Suggested stay: 2–3 days
Explore five world-class Western museums inside the massive Buffalo Bill Center of the West, watch live cowboy action at the Cody Nite Rodeo, walk through Old Trail Town's preserved frontier cabins, and drive the highly scenic Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway.
