Things To Do in Cody
Cody Attractions
If your tastes in wildlife lean to the horned, stop by the visitor center for the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep, next to the Buffalo Bill Historical Center at 720 Allen Ave. (tel. 307/527-6261; www.fnaws.org), with exhibits on the four different wild sheep that call North America home. Those with a special interest in antique firearms will also want to check out the one-of-a-kind Cody Dug Up Gun Museum, upstairs at 1020 12th St. (tel. 307/587-3344; www.codydugupgunmuseum.com), showcasing over 500 guns excavated from all over the world, including three from Custer's Last Stand and one that a tree slowly engulfed.
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Buffalo Bill Reservoir
The Buffalo Bill Dam drops like a slim concrete knife 325 feet into the gorge carved by the Shoshone River west of Cody, and you can walk out atop the dam and look down the steep canyon or back across the deep blue water of the reservoir. Several workers died building it, and when it… - Sports Venue
Cody Nite Rodeo
]If barrel racing, saddle bronc and bull riding sound like something you’d like to see, don’t miss the nightly rodeo action at Stampede Park. Taking place every summer night since 1938, Cody Nite Rodeo bills itself as the world’s longest-running rodeo. Get there early for a chance to…Cody - Tour
Cody Trolley Tours
What’s this Cody place all about, anyway? There’s no more entertaining way to answer that question than by hopping on one of these restored trollies for an hour’s cruise. Guides will walk you through Cody highlights of the past and present, with an emphasis on town founder Buffalo…Cody
Cody Nightlife
Cody has a lively nightlife, headed by Cassie's , with a dance floor laden with real and wannabe cowboys and cowgirls. Downtown, the historic Silver Dollar Bar, at 1313 Sheridan Ave. (tel. 307/527-7666), has tasty burgers, live music, pool tables, and numerous TV screens. Housed in a converted brick garage, Cooter Brown's, in the alley behind 1134 13th St. (tel. 307/587-6261), draws in hordes of hip, young Wyomans with DJs, bands, and regular drink specials. Dan Miller's Music Revue, 1549 Sheridan Ave. (tel. 307/272-7855; www.cowboymusicrevue.com), offers a cowboy-style musical variety show Monday through Saturday at 8pm May through September. Tickets are $14.
