Excellent history of Buffalo Bill and his accomplishments. Learned some background that I wasn't…read moreaware of along with a multitude of photos and art. A superior display of guns and rifles. A lot of art was displayed also. The cabins built inside were a great touch. Would highly recommend visiting the Centre.

Buffalo Bill Center of the West - A Whole Lot of Space, Not Enough Wow!…read more I really wanted to love the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. After all, we were in Cody, Wyoming, surrounded by all that incredible Wild West history! Unfortunately, this was one of the more disappointing stops on our trip. For such a large and highly promoted attraction, I found the experience surprisingly underwhelming. There seemed to be an awful lot of empty wall space, and I kept waiting for something to really grab my attention. Unfortunately, that moment never came. The dining options were also very limited. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt that perhaps it was because we were visiting later in the tourist season, but it was still disappointing for a major attraction. We even attended a live raptor demonstration, which sounded like it would be a highlight. Instead, it felt more like sitting through an educational lecture with a heavy-handed message than watching an engaging wildlife presentation. I certainly appreciate learning about animals and conservation, but there's a way to make education entertaining, and this just missed the mark for me. I understand that this museum probably appeals to serious history enthusiasts, and there's certainly a lot of Western heritage to explore. But as someone who enjoys history, wildlife, and unique experiences, I expected a lot more. Bottom line? Lots of square footage, not nearly enough excitement. I came looking for the Wild West and left feeling like I'd spent a little too much time in the Mild West. Not every stop on a road trip can be a winner, and unfortunately, this one wasn't for me.

Old Trail Town is a relocated collection of a pioneer town. The buildings were relocated and…read morerestored from around Wyoming. The artifacts have little or no restoration to add to the authenticity of the town. There is a small graveyard on the site where the remains of several notable people have been relocated. Their life's story and how they died is on a plaque by each grave. I learned a lot about the old west here. The admission was reaspnable.

We were staying in Cody, Wyoming, on our way to Flathead Lake in Montana. We had a couple of hours…read moreto kill, so at the suggestion of the Chamber of Commerce, we decided to visit Old Town Trail. When we pulled up it looked really small, but when we got up to it, we saw that it was much bigger. Overall it was a great experience. At Old Trail Town, you will find artifacts from the Old West as well as grave sites of several notable Western figures. You will also find original cabins used by Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid as well as a Wyoming saloon frequented by Cassidy's "Hole-in-the-Wall Gang". Some of my favorites were the log cabin home of "Curley" a Crow Indian army scout who helped guide Lt Col. George A. Custer and the U.S. 7th Cavalry to the battle of the Little Big Horn in 1876, and the old schoolhouse.

Yeehaw! What an enjoyable evening I recently had at the Buffalo Bill's Wild West Spectacular in the…read moreCody Theatre on Cody's main street, directly across from Buffalo Bill's Irma Hotel. This was two hours of singing, dancing, and just plain old entertaining fun. The cast is a mix of local talent whom I have seen perform here before, and theatre performers from across the country who come here specifically for the summer run of the show. Before the show, I had my picture taken onstage with Buffalo Bill Cody himself, and one can buy a Sarsaparilla or an adult beverage from the barkeep while you are up there, too. Food and drink purchased in the lobby can all be taken into the theater, and they have show souvenirs available for sale down by the stage. The vocals are fantastic, and the choreography is vibrant and very well executed. The costumes, set, décor, and props are all top-notch. Even though it is a musical, the lights, the action, and the story kept the kids in the audience transfixed to the stage throughout the show. There was even some generous candy tossing to the audience during intermission by the show's barkeep and his young assistant walking down the aisles at the start of the second act. There were two standout scenes for me in the show, both late in the Second Act. First was Homeward Bound, a touching number about Buffalo Bill's separation from his daughter Irma while on the Wild West Show's tour around the world--Shoutout to Willow Fernandez as the Older Irma, whose magnificent voice and emotional performance were stunning. Second is Row of White Trees. This haunting number is about the loss of the buffalo on the Western Plains - flowing choreography and mesmerizing music - and a great example of the synchronized choreography by the production's ensemble. This is what the family wants to see when they come to Cody. This is something your family will remember, and the kids will talk about. It will be a highlight of your time in Cody and of your vacation as well. And when the show is over, get your picture taken out front with the entire cast. It's a great time and a great memory for all - believe me. I highly recommend this as a stop while in Cody.

We had the best time at the Wild West Spectacular, and the actors sang, Happy Birthday to my…read morehusband Bill that night. He is a fan of all things Wild West, so he loved it! Thanks for making his birthday so special!

Gorgeous handmade furnishings, surprisingly not all rustic or western--some very contemporary and…read morethe finishes are impeccable. Building itself is very cool--high ceilings, exposed support beams covered in pine logs, and a sweet museum space, beautifully displayed artworks. Workshops in the back of the building look really cool! Will definitely return for a class or two.

From the owner: A western art gallery and art museum dedicated to western functional art and displaying work by the…read moreWest's most talented craftspeople.

A wonderful surprise! We learned a lot about the hard working and dedicated pioneers who settled so…read moremuch of the West. Learning about the building of the Sidon Canal motivated us to trek out to the Powell area to see the canal ourselves. Pioneer history is still much in evidence in that area.

This visitor center is located at thr Buffalo Bill Dam. Inside they have books and brochures about…read morethe dam and it's history. There is a cubby that has seating. There you watch a 20 minute video showing the history of the building of the dam. It also gives you access to the catwalk that spans the top of the dam itself.

We had spent the day in Yellowstone, and we were headed to Cody for our hotel. I had read about the…read moredam online and wanted to make a stop. When you pull into the parking lot, they have a volunteer that picks you up in a golf cart to shuttle you to the front door. The day that we were there, a storm was moving in, and the winds were gusting something fierce! We really appreciated the ride to the center. Once inside, there is a very informative video that you can watch that explains all the trials and tribulations that they went through to build this dam. It's a very incredible story and worth the watch. You can then walk out on the top of the dam and look over both sides. As I said, the day we were there, it was super windy, so we were half afraid we were going to be blown over the top! But it was a very cool stop, and I'm glad we did it. Definitely make the stop if you're in the area!

If you were in the market and wanting to have some artwork for your wall or other items of…read morephotography or jewelry done by local artists this place is a great place to go and find some hidden gems. Prices I think a reasonable and if you really want some great help be sure you see Suzie she is amazing wonderful person great personality all around the gem herself

From the owner: ormally established in 1964, the Cody Country Art League (CCAL) shares its location with the Cody…read moreCountry Chamber of Commerce in the original Buffalo Bill Museum on Sheridan Avenue in downtown Cody. This structure is registered on the National Register of Historic Places. The CCAL vision is to connect visual arts to our community and we are dedicated to creating an environment for the promotion, appreciation and education in those arts. We are a non-profit organization sustained through donations, memberships, fundraising, sales and grants receives from the Wyoming Atrs Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.