Cody

Cody

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Annual Events

Cody Nite Rodeo, Cody Stampede

Nearby Cities

Meeteetse
Powell
Greybull

Elevation

5016′

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Cody

Cody, Wyoming offers ample opportunities to
experience the great American adventure.

Founded by the legendary scout and showman, Colonel William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, Western attractions such as nightly summer rodeos, gun fight reenactments, cowboy music and the world-class Buffalo Bill Center of the West offer just a few things to do in Cody. You can even walk through Old Trail Town to see authentic 1890s frontier buildings that made up the original town site. Those pining for an outdoor escape can find mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, fly fishing, horseback riding and river rafting in the nearby Shoshone National Forest. Just a 50-mile drive will bring you to the iconic Yellowstone National Park, where you can spend days admiring geysers, lakes and wildlife. The Cody-Yellowstone area, which includes Powell to the north and Meeteetse to the south, also boasts three scenic byways featuring stunning landscapes. If you’re feeling daring, head to Sleeping Giant for a ziplining experience with breathtaking views of the Absaroka Mountains or zip down the area’s ski runs in the winter. Save some time for strolling through Cody’s downtown, which includes fine restaurants, art galleries, unique shopping and the historic Irma Hotel.

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Things To Do

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If you’re looking for what to do in Cody, Wyoming, you’ve come to the right place. Discover things to do and how to do them on your next great American adventure.

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FAQ: Cody, Wyoming

Cody, Wyoming, is considered the “Rodeo Capital of the World.” During the summer, you can catch a rodeo every night from June to August. You can also discover Cody’s museums, which include the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. Other activities in Cody include outdoor recreation like whitewater rafting and hiking, scenic byways, shopping, tours, wildlife viewing and much more.

Cody is in northwest Wyoming, about 50 miles east of Yellowstone National Park’s East Entrance.

Cody, Wyoming, is in Park County.

Cody is 52 miles from the East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park.

Cody, Wyoming, is famous for being the “Rodeo Capital of the World” and a well-known gateway town to Yellowstone National Park.

The population of Cody, Wyoming, is 10,389 as of 2023.