Wyoming

Buffalo Bill's Cody/Yellowstone Country Thephotos, artifacts and memorabilia.
Northwest region of Wyoming offers visitors aA short distance from downtown is historic Old
reflection of life in the Old West. It has a thrivingTrail Town. This attraction is comprised of 26
cowboy culture, Native American history andrestored buildings from Western Wyoming dating
spectacular landscapes which both challenged thefrom 1879 - 2001. Many of the frontier cabins,
rugged fortitude of early settlers and inspired thethe trading post, saloon and other buildings are
formation of the National Park Service. This is onedecorated with artifacts from the period. Open
of the most traveled regions in the state anddaily, May through September.
Cody is at its center.Tecumseh's Old West Village offers visitors a
Cody was founded by its namesake, William F.variety of experiences. Its Trading Post has a
"Buffalo Bill" Cody who, with several friends,large selection of goods including its signature
arrived here for the specific purpose ofhandcrafted leather garments that are fashioned
developing the land to build a community. Thein traditional old west and Native American styles.
consummate entrepreneur and promoter, he usedThe Native American collections include pottery
his influence to persuade the federal governmentand ceremonial items of the Plains Indians and
and the Burlington Railroad to invest in the area'swool goods (blankets and jackets) made in the
resources and provide access routes to theHudson- Bay style. The Old West Miniature Village
national parklands, all which directly assured theand Museum traces the history of Wyoming and
vitality of his town. He lived his final 22 years inMontana from the 1600s to the late 1890s.
the area, leaving a lasting spirit that continues toDioramas and other displays have Western and
be celebrated in historic sights, monuments,Native American artifacts, wildlife mounts, guns
events and the community's spirit of westernand fur trader memorabilia.
hospitality.If shopping for local Native American fine crafts
Many attractions in Cody offer insights to theand jewelry, visit the Indian Territory shop located
natural and cultural history of the area. Here are adowntown on SheridanAvenue.The Buffalo Bill
few examples. Cody Trolley Tours offers visitorsHistoric Center was erected by the local citizenry
an informative and entertaining overview of cityin 1917 to honor Cody's legacy and now
sights, history, and lore. The one-hour tour travelsencompasses five museums offering over
22 miles and covers 100 years of history. Each300,000 square feet of exhibit space. Each
trolley has two guides offering an ongoing bantermuseum focuses on different aspects of western
about local personalities, past and present, andculture, history and art.
share with visitors their collection of historic