Location

Cody, Wyoming, a small city in the western part of the state, honors the great William Frederick Cody, better known as Buffalo Bill, a famous American frontiersman and showman who helped establish the town and the nearby Buffalo Bill Center of the West museum. The area was once home to several Native American tribes, including the Shoshone, Arapaho, and Crow. In the late 1800s, Cody was founded as a planned community by a group of investors, led by Buffalo Bill himself.

Their mission was to create a new economic and cultural center in the region, and they succeeded. Cody quickly became a hub for ranching, farming, and tourism, attracting visitors from around the world with its stunning natural beauty and abundant wildlife.

To this day, Cody remains a prime destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with nearby attractions like Yellowstone National Park, the Shoshone National Forest, and the Bighorn Mountains. Moreover, Cody boasts a rich cultural heritage, with numerous museums and historical sites that pay homage to the town’s history and the legacy of Buffalo Bill. The Buffalo Bill Center of the West, comprising five museums and a research library, is one such attraction and has drawn visitors from all corners of the world.