Cody Attractions
First founded in 1895 by “Buffalo Bill” Cody, the city of Cody his a rich history firmly tied to the American frontier. A notorious buffalo hunter and traveling performer, Cody encountered the area in the 1870s and was quickly impressed by its development possibilities due to irrigation, quality soil, good hunting, and the spectacular scenery of nearby Yellowstone National Park. He later returned to establish the town, naming many of the streets after business associates such as George Bleistein and George T. Beck. Today, the city still revels in its Old West image. Visitors come to the tiny town to rally with locals at rodeos, shoot-outs, and saloons, as well as soak in the breathtaking beauty of the mountains, lakes, waterfalls, and wildlife in the surrounding forest.
