Why visit Cody
Townapedia lists 26 museums and landmarks, 21 parks and trails, 29 places to eat, 37 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bighorn Cinemas, Wild West Spectacular, Buffalo Bill Center of the West and Buffalo Bill – The Scout.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 18°F, and about 45 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Cody
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Cody
Cody is a city in and the county seat of Park County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 10,028 at the 2020 census, making Cody the eleventh-largest city in Wyoming by population. Cody is served by Yellowstone Regional Airport.
From the Wikipedia article Cody, Wyoming (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks26
Buffalo Bill Center of the West
Museum · 1.0 mi
Complex of five museums and research library in Wyoming
720 Sheridan Avenue, Cody
May 01-Sep 15 08:00-18:00; Sep 16-Oct 31 08:00-17:00; Nov 01-30...
Buffalo Bill – The Scout
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Statue in Cody, Wyoming, United States
Buffalo Bill Boyhood Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Building in Wyoming, United States
Paul Stock House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in Wyoming, United States
Colter's Hell
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Hot spring
Downtown Cody Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic district in Wyoming, United States
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Hayden Arch Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Horner Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Archaeological site in Wyoming, United States of America
Irma Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Landmark built in Cody, Wyoming by "Buffalo Bill" Cody
Quintin Blair House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Cody, Wyoming, NRHP-listed
Stock Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Building in Wyoming, United States of America
14 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds21
9 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes29
Cody Coffee Roaster
Cafe · Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Crepe, Local, Sandwich · 1.3 mi
17 more on the map.
History
The Shoshone and Crow people lived in the area before European settlers came. John Colter, a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, was likely the first to travel through the land that would become Cody. The 1851 Fort Laramie Treaty set this area in Crow territory. The 1868 Treaty placed the Crow Reservation to the north and Wind River Reservation to the South.
Cody is named after Buffalo Bill Cody for his part in the founding of Cody in 1896. His Shoshone Irrigation Company, through George T. Beck, laid out the town. He was personally involved in developing the town doing things like making sure the streets were wide and recommending liquor license fees were high enough to keep away rough trade. He owned the livery stable, blacksmith shop, and newspaper. He also had several nearby ranches, a company to mine coal and to drill oil wells.
The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad completed its spur line to Cody in 1901. Cody was incorporated that same year.
Named for his daughter, Cody built the Irma Hotel in 1902. Still open as a hotel and restaurant, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. He wanted a fine hotel to appeal to tourists traveling to Yellowstone National Park. He and Beck marked the route for a wagon road to the park. Tourism continues to have a major economic impact.
From the History section of Cody, Wyoming on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay37
Churches and places of worship6
Cody Wyoming Temple, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Place of worship · 1.4 mi
555 Temple View Lane
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Healthcare3
Map of Cody
147 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 18°F | 0.4 in | 7.3 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 18°F | 0.5 in | 7.5 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 27°F | 0.6 in | 5.8 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 33°F | 1.4 in | 5.9 in |
| May | 64°F | 42°F | 2.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 50°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 57°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 56°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 47°F | 1.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 36°F | 1.0 in | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 26°F | 0.6 in | 6.4 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 18°F | 0.5 in | 7.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cody Hcn (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Park County has had 3 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-11: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-08-05: Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Powell 22 mi northeast, about 36 min by car
- Meeteetse 27 mi south, about 44 min by car
- Byron 33 mi northeast, about 53 min by car
- Cowley 38 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Lovell 39 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Red Lodge 47 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Greybull 49 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Basin 51 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Bridger 54 mi north, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Cody, Wyoming, Xerim, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greetings from Cody, Wyoming - Large Letter Postcard (4236938453), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 2006-07-28 - 16 - Road Trip - Day 05 - United States - Wyoming - Cody - Rodeo - Cowgirl 4888635681, CGP Grey, CC BY 2.0
- 2006-07-28 - 15 - Road Trip - Day 05 - United States - Wyoming - Cody - Rodeo - Cowgirl 4889228756, CGP Grey, CC BY 2.0
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- 2006-07-28 - 19 - Road Trip - Day 05 - United States - Wyoming - Cody - Rodeo - Cowboy 4888648069, CGP Grey, CC BY 2.0
- Hell's angels at the Cody Rodeo 4888644267, CGP Grey, CC BY 2.0
- Cody rodeo banner, CGP Grey, CC BY 2.0
- 2006-07-28 - 13 - Road Trip - Day 05 - United States - Wyoming - Cody - Rodeo - Cowgirl 4889225494, CGP Grey, CC BY 2.0
- Cody, Wyoming, USA, James St. John, CC BY 2.0
- U.S. Senator John Barrasso at Cody Stampede Parade (54640588052), Tony Webster, CC BY 4.0
- Chuck Gray - Wyoming Secretary of State - Cody Stampede Parade, Tony Webster, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wyoming Rep. John Winter - Cody Stampede Parade (54641439546), Tony Webster, CC BY 4.0
- Sidewalk Medallion - Cody, Wyoming - panoramio, tmastro, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Holm Building and J.H. Vogel Building (Cody, Wyoming) 001, Leonard J. DeFrancisci, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shops and restaurants along Sheridan Avenue, Cody, 2009, DimiTalen, CC0
- Grupp Building (Cody, Wyoming) 001, Leonard J. DeFrancisci, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Irma Hotel, Cody WY, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Irma Hotel - Cody, Wyoming - panoramio, tmastro, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cody Theatre (Cody, Wyoming) 001, Leonard J. DeFrancisci, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Irma Hotel (Cody, Wyoming) 001, Leonard J. DeFrancisci, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 907 and 913 Sheridan Ave, Cody, 2009, DimiTalen, CC0
- Stock Center, Cody, WY, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ponderosa Campground - Cody, Wyoming - panoramio, tmastro, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cody, WY 82414, USA - panoramio, Jana Taylor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sacagawea - Cody, Wyoming - panoramio, tmastro, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Statue of Baffalo Bill in Cody, Wyoming, Furkah, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Anthony's Catholic Church - Cody, Wyoming - panoramio, tmastro, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Anthony Catholic Church - Cody, Wyoming - panoramio, tmastro, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cody-Buffalo Bill Center of the West 11-09-2014 17-51-32, Paul Hermans, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stock House 2020, Cody, WY, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Isaac Cody House, 1034 North Cody Street (moved to 720 Sheridan Avenue, Cody, WY), Le Claire, Scott, IA, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- The Scout by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, User:Swampyank, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hayden Arch Bridge, Clayton B. Fraser, Public domain
- Colters Hell, Jeff the quiet, CC0
- Draper Natural History Museum, Levimeyer1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Buffalo Bill Museum in Cody, Levimeyer1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cody Firearms Museum Renovation, Levimeyer1, CC BY-SA 4.0
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