Things to Do near Buffalo Bill Village

Uncover the Best of Cody, Wyoming

Whether you are traveling as a group, as a family, or on a solo adventure, Buffalo Bill Village in Cody, Wyoming has something to offer everyone.

Stunning natural beauty blended with small-town charm, authentic shopping and dining, and the adventurous spirit of the American West make Cody the best place to visit in Wyoming. Just 52 miles from the East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park, you will find a place where visitors never run out of things to do. From exhilarating outdoor adventures to fascinating historic attractions to great shops and restaurants, an unforgettable experience awaits.

Guests of Buffalo Bill Village can choose from a broad range of tours, activities, and things to do in Cody, Wyoming, including hiking, fishing, river tubing, horseback riding, and more. With so many experiences to choose from, the hotel’s knowledgeable and experienced staff are happy to recommend and arrange activities.

QT’s Restaurant and the Bottom’s Up Lounge

Fresh, seasonal American steakhouse cuisine is perfectly complemented by the warm ambiance, inviting décor and friendly service. Specialties include Fried Chicken, Cedar Plank Salmon, Bison Burgers and the Chipotle Quesadilla.

​Buffalo Bill Center of the West

Get up close and personal with one of the most iconic figures in American history. The exhibits and interactive programs at this museum celebrate the life and accomplishments of frontiersman William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody.

​Cody Nite Rodeo

Catch real live cowboys and cowgirls in action at the world-famous PRCA-sanctioned rodeo that has been performing nightly since 1919.

​Cody Firearms Experience

This shooting range features guns of the Old West from Lewis and Clark to Buffalo Bill. Staff led experience focuses on safety and historical context. Shoot flintlocks, muzzle loaders, black powder pistols in indoor ranges. Open Daily 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

​Yellowstone National Park

A Majestic Landscape That is Home to Geysers, Waterfalls and Diverse Wildlife, the United States’ First and Largest National Park (It’s Larger Than Delaware and Rhode Island Combined) Attracts Millions of Visitors a Year. The Park is Open to Cars (Weather Permitting) From the First Saturday in May Until the First Saturday in November.

Cody Trolley Tours

Each 60-minute, Multi-media Performance is Choreographed to the Sights and Sounds That Pass by Your Window. Two Energetic Guides Portray the Historic Old West While Spotlighting Cody Country’s Best “new West” Attractions. Enjoy Poster-sized Historical Photos, Pass-around Relics, Humorous and Historical Audio Clips and Witty Narration.

Cody Wyoming Adventures

Experience the Best Cody Has to Offer, From Yellowstone Tours and Whitewater Kayaking to Exploring Ghost Towns, Photography Tours and More.

Cody Dug Up Gun Museum

Learn all about man’s history with firearms with exhibits featuring hundreds of guns, artifacts and other weapons from periods ranging from the Revolutionary War, the Gold Rush and the Civil War to the Old West & Indian Wars, World War I, The Roaring 20's and World War II.

Buffalo Bill Dam Visitor Center

This free attraction is open from May 1 to September 30.

Buffalo Bill State Park

The park is open from April 1 to November 1 and offers limited winter access.

Cody Murals

Showcasing famous scenes from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this beautiful mural covers a 36-foot domed ceiling.

Red Canyon Wild Mustang Tours

Watch wild mustang stallions in their natural habitat on a breathtaking safari-style tour known as the premier wild horse tour in America.

Olive Glenn Golf & Country Club

Tee off on this 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course and you will enjoy a challenging round of golf along with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain landscape.

Wyoming River Trips

​These river outfitters offer a variety of options for local guided river trips. Since its inception in 1978, Wyoming River Trips has been the only continually owned and operated rafting company in the Cody area. Wyoming River Trips offers rafting adventures for the whole family.