Location: Cody
Top Things to do in Cody
What to do and see in Cody, Wyoming (WY): The Best Free Things to do
Cody, named for its legendary founder, Buffalo Bill Cody, remains as full of Old West adventure as it was during the days when Bill himself roamed Wyoming. Serving as the Eastern gateway to Yellowstone National Park, Cody is just a few miles away from pristine wilderness where actual buffalo can still be seen. The town attracts tourists and cowboys alike with reenactments of famous shoot-outs, restored frontier buildings and with the Cody Stampede, which the town hosts every July 4.
Restaurants in Cody
1. Cody Dug Up Gun Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 655 reviews
Stroll through history while viewing over a thousand of relic guns & other weapons from many different time periods and locations including “America’s War of Independence, The Gold Rush Era, The U.S. Civil War, The Old West & Indian Wars, World War I, The Roaring 20’s and World War II”. The museum is a proud sponsor of the Cody Gunfighter’s Show at the world famous Irma Hotel (just steps away from our museum!) We are members of the Cody Chamber of Commerce and enthusiastic supporters of Cody’s historical attractions. Open 9:am – 9:pm - 7 days a week from May through September.
Reviewed By 115lenniec
Amazing collection of guns and history beautifully displayed!! Great knowledge and friendly conversation. Can’t wait to go again!!
2. Shoshone National Forest
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5.0 based on 218 reviews
Reviewed By webbfoot - Philadelphia, United States
We drove thur Shoshone National Forest on 09-09-20, very scenic views, there was several inches on snow which added to the beauty.
3. Wyoming Buffalo Company
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
Wyoming Buffalo Company extends a big Western Welcome to our visitors! We offer the highest quality hickory smoked Buffalo, Elk, and Venison summer sausage and salami. We recently added ground yak and buffalo ribeye steaks to our wild game menu. We offer free samples of our summer sausage, salsas, jellies, assorted other products so stop in, have a couple samples, and tell us about yourself!
Reviewed By CedarPointFanMLB - Delaware, United States
This was the highlight of our afternoon stopover in Cody, Wyoming! What a great store filled with interesting, beautiful and delicious things! We picked up some elk and buffalo sausage and smoked cheddar to go with. The whole upstairs was honey and candies and they even have a machine that an employee can use to fill your small honey container straight from their barrel of local honey. We also picked up a really nice buffalo sculpture for our mantel and there are tons of other local goodies from the completely cheesy 'cowboy and indian' toy sets all the way to very stylish decor items and blankets fitting the Yellowstone/Tetons/Rodeo theme. The store is large and fun to browse and the staff is incredibly helpful and friendly. Shirley who was working the counter recommended we make a stop at Bighorn national park and it was even better than she described it - I'll be reviewing that soon :) well worth the few-miles detour off the main highway to see wild mustang, enormous cliff faces and a wide, snakey river. Thanks Shirley!
4. Dead Indian Summit Overlook
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By V8221DQscottw
I've lived in the West most of my life, but had never been to northwest Wyoming. The scenery on the Chief Joseph highway is the most spectacular of our loop through Yellowstone and Cody.
5. Legends Bookstore
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
Legends is an independent bookstore with a broad selection of fiction and non-fiction for both adults and children. They also have an extensive offering of regional nature and outdoor guides, maps, local and regional history and local authors. They also have a great selection of unique gifts and souvenirs, with many fun Made-in-Wyoming items. Plus, stop by their Chaps Cafe coffee bar for locally roasted coffee and teas. "A fine bookstore in a legendary western town" Bookstore, Gifts, Souvenirs, Coffee Shop
Reviewed By sonjar146 - Daniel, United States
We love this place. We come to browse their excellent selection of books and get a great drink every time we go to Cody. Don't skip this lovely little shop.
6. Beartooth Basin
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5.0 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By travelD - Red Lodge, United States
The Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area is located along the Beartooth Scenic Highway and is typically open late June-August. It's a fun, small outfit for experts/good intermediate skiers and you must bring your own gear. This is not for beginners. There are two surface lifts and no groomed runs, or trees, just a beautiful, wide-open basin. These lifts used to be used as summer training for the US ski team and some pros. The current area is featured in the 2019 Warren Miller ski film "Timeless". There's an Airstream trailer to sell tickets, snacks, swag and essentials. When we skied in 2019 you could get a pass by the hour but stopping by in 2020 we found it was day/half-day during the pandemic to keep down the number of skiers. Besides bringing your own gear and being prepared to pay in cash (can't take cards, there's no cell service or wifi up there) it would be best to take a small car with good clearance. However, I did manage to park an Expedition on the downhill side of the road which was a double black diamond level of difficulty, for sure. Although the resort's office address is in Cody, Red Lodge MT is much closer in driving distance.
7. The Buffalo Bill Reservoir
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4.5 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By Yorkiemom19 - Manassas, United States
Beautiful drive around the reservoir and the dam. The visitor center has a very informative film about the history of the dam construction. It's truly amazing how i was built with the tools and equipment they had at the time. Go the speed limit so you can catch the amazing views of the surrounding mountains and gorgeous Shoshone River.
8. Buffalo Bill Dam
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 999 reviews
Reviewed By shewa51 - Lincoln, United States
The Dam is located just outside of Cody and is a quick stop with great views. Includes a gift shop with things not found at other stops.
9. Cowtown Candy Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Cowtown Candy is located in historic downtown Cody, Wyoming and is Northwest Wyoming's largest candy store. We make our own hand-dipped truffles, turtles, fudge, caramel corn, and many other fine confections. We also have a large selection of bulk candy, including Jelly Belly and Taffy Town Taffy. Nostalgic packaged candy and specialty sodas are also in stock year round. Hoof it on in and enjoy the candy selection, and also check out our unique gifts and greeting cards.
Reviewed By Morecasey - Casper, United States
Stopped here for the jelly beans by the pound and also grabbed some chocolate. The chocolate is AMAZING and the jelly beans were super flavorful and fresh. The woman that works there is so friendly and personable. I will definitely be stopping here every time I’m in town!
