If you are searching for a taste of the real American West, Cody, Wyoming is a good place to start. The city was founded by the most authentic representative of the Old West, Colonel, William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody. His name still conjures up guns, buckskins, horses and the Old West.
Cody Gunfighters perform a free 1800s melodrama six nights weekly June 1 thought last September in downtown Cody.
Irma
Hotel 
On November 1, 1902, Colonel William F. Cody opened this landmark hotel named
for his daughter, Irma. The Victorian-style hotel has been visited by royalty,
business and political leaders since its founding. The dining room is graced by
a priceless cherry wood bar which was a gift from the Queen of England. The hotel
operates year round and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Pahaska
Tepee Lodge
In 1905, Colonel William F. Cody opened Pahaska Tepee. Translated from the Sioux
Indian tongue, this means "Long Hair's Lodge". The lodge was built along
with the historic Irma Hotel in Cody as part of his vision for Cody and the east
entrance to Yellowstone. Here he entertained royalty from around the world. Today
the lodge is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Today many cultural
events take place in Buffalo Bill's Cody / Yellowstone Country that allow you
to step back in time and appreciate the rugged individuals that settled this great
area. The Buffalo Bill Historical Center hosts several of these annual events.
Plains Indian Powwow takes place in Cody each June. Visitors from
around the world are drawn to the vibrant colors and the rhythmic beating drums
of the Indian pow wow. A "pow wow", meaning medicine man, showcases
traditional costumes, dances and singers.
Cowboy Songs and Range
Ballads is a celebration of the working cowboy and his music. The weekend
includes concerts of traditional and contemporary cowboy songs, multiple performance
venues, discussion sessions, films, workshops and jam sessions.
Dan Miller’s Cowboy Music Review, a fast-paced family friendly Branson style show including songs from the American West, cowboy poetry and comedy. Performances nightly May 15 through September at 8:00 pm. 1171 Sheridan Avenue.
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