Living out in Wyoming is still very wild, and still very western. If you really want to see what life was like in the past, during the rowdy days of outlaws and pioneers, visit the charming city of Cody, Wyoming.

Downtown Cody is a relic of the past, with old-fashioned mom and pop shops dominating Sheridan Street.
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The most famous building in town is the Irma Hotel, built by Buffalo Bill.
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The Irma is one of the most historic places in Wyoming. The cherry bar was gifted to Buffalo Bill himself by Queen Victoria!
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Most nights, actors in town put on a fake Wild West gunfight in the streets. Wyatt Earp and Butch Cassidy usually turn up!
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The Buffalo Bill Center for the West is an impressive museum dedicated to preserving the history of Wyoming.
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This world-class collection includes interpretive displays about the wildlife of Wyoming, as well as the history of Plains Indians, Buffalo Bill's story, and information on the history of firearms.
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Right on the outskirts of town is Old Trail Town Cody.
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This recreated wild west village is truly a trip through time! Visit to see what life was like on the frontier.
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Nothing makes you feel like you've stepped into a Western, though, like attending the Cody Rodeo. It's been a tradition for 100 years!
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So, this year, carve out some time to visit one of Wyoming's best little cities — Cody!
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Have you visited Cody, Wyoming? It’s worth it for the Buffalo Bill Center of West Alone! Read more about The World Class Museum Hiding In A Small Wyoming Town.

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