Once the stomping ground of mavericks, outlaws, and gunslingers, the namesake town of legendary “Buffalo Bill” Cody is still teeming with Wild West adventure more than a century on—from Smithsonian Affiliate museums and scenic byways to the world’s oldest national park. 

Rooted in ranching culture, Cody’s modern-day cowboys and bullfighters have earned it a reputation as the Rodeo Capital of the World. Catch all the family-friendly action every night throughout the summer at the Cody Nite Rodeo. Fixing to channel your inner cowpoke? Book a stay at one of Cody’s guest or dude ranches. Here, you can relish true Western hospitality with rustic cabins, downhome cookouts, and guided horseback trail rides through the Shoshone National Forest. 

Hankering for a taste of authentic cowboy fare? Tuck into a genuine chuckwagon dinner of steak, biscuits, beans, and cobbler, just like they made ’em out on the range. It’s the perfect accompaniment to any visit to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. A Smithsonian Affiliate institution, this immersive museum experience offers exhibits on everything from the history of the Plains Indian peoples to the most comprehensive collection of American firearms in the world. 

For a more hands-on look into Cody’s gunslinger past, head to the Cody Firearms Experience and turn the crank on an authentic Gatling Gun. This state-of-the-art indoor firearms range offers an in-depth look at the evolution of firearms in the Old West. Come nightfall, treat yourself to dinner and a show, done Wild West-style, at The Cody Cattle Company, where the town’s frontier days come to life through live country music, homestyle BBQ, and more.

Ready to embark on your very own Wild West adventure in Cody Yellowstone? Call 1-800-393-CODY or go to CodyYellowstone.org.