Welcome to Cody, Wyoming – Where the West Lives On

Nestled between the rugged Absaroka Mountains and the sweeping plains of northwest Wyoming, Cody is more than a town, it’s a way of life. Founded by the legendary showman Buffalo Bill Cody in 1896, our community still embodies the frontier spirit that built the American West. When you visit, you’re stepping into a living story, one where history, adventure, and hospitality come together in a setting as authentic as the people who call this place home.

From the moment you arrive, you’ll notice something different. Maybe it’s the way neighbors wave as they pass by, or the quiet strength in the silhouette of a working rancher riding out at sunrise. Maybe it’s the roar of the crowd at the Cody Nite Rodeo—the longest-running nightly rodeo in the country—or the reverence in a visitor’s voice after walking through the Smithsonian-affiliated Buffalo Bill Center of the West. Whatever it is, it’s real. It’s Cody.

We’re proud of our heritage, and we celebrate it daily. Here, Western isn’t just a style, it’s a set of values: independence, hard work, generosity, and a deep respect for the land and those who came before us. You’ll find that reflected not just in our museums and historic sites, but in our local shops, our conversations, and the welcoming spirit that greets every guest like a friend.

While you’re here, we invite you to slow down and soak it all in. Stroll through downtown and chat with local artists and craftsmen. Visit Old Trail Town and stand in the very footsteps of outlaws and lawmen. Take the scenic route through the Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway, one of the most breathtaking drives in the West. And if you can, make time to sit around a fire and swap stories under a sky full of stars, it’s a tradition that never goes out of style.

Cody is proud to welcome you, and we hope your time here isn’t just about sightseeing or schedules, but about creating memories that last a lifetime. Memories of a place that’s held fast to its roots while still welcoming the world. Because here in Cody, Wyoming, the West isn’t just history, it’s alive, and it’s waiting to be experienced.

Welcome to our town. We’re glad you’re here.