Cody

This small town was named after William Cody, also known as Buffalo Bill. Statues, museums, and even the Buffalo Bill Historical Center are scattered throughout the townscape. Another reason to check out Cody is if you enjoy rodeo. You can see many prestigious competitions because it is the Rodeo Capital of the World. Finally, Yellowstone National Park is on the outskirts of Cody, providing spectacular scenery. Themes surrounding Cody's pioneering and Cowboy and Western history are prevalent in the area's cultural events and activities. Old Trail Town, a collection of over 25 historic Western buildings and artifacts, is located just off the Yellowstone Highway in Cody.

Cody is also a thriving arts community. The Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Whitney Western Arts Museum, and many other collective local/regional galleries around town, such as the Cody Country Art League, By Western Hands, and others, celebrate and display visual arts. Many photographers, painters, sculptors, designers, and artists enjoy capturing the natural beauty and western aesthetics that surround them. Cody has also hosted the Rendezvous Royale art festival for nearly two decades. The Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale, a nationally renowned art show featuring a wide range of interpretations of western art from emerging artists and contemporary masters, is part of the week-long festival. The art show sale, lectures, workshops, and a patrons ball are all part of Rendezvous Royale.