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Open-air museum · Cody, Wyoming
Old Trail Town
A village of 19th-century log cabins gathered west of Cody, with buildings linked to pioneers and outlaws of the West and graves of frontier figures.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Old Trail Town
Old Trail Town sits on the site where Buffalo Bill and other founders planned the original town of Cody in 1895. Since the 1960s, a regional archaeologist gathered dozens of log buildings from Wyoming and Montana, disassembled and reassembled them along a village street.
Among the buildings is a cabin used by Butch Cassidy’s gang as a mountain hideout, saloons, a school, and hunters’ cabins. Inside are period objects, saddles, wagons, and firearms that show life on the frontier.
Some frontier figures were reburied in the village cemetery, such as scout Jeremiah Johnson, whose life inspired a film. The visit is self-guided on foot.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From one to one and a half hours.
Best time
From May to September, when the site is usually open.
How to get there
About 3 km west of downtown Cody, on the road to Yellowstone. Parking is available.
Tip
Check opening dates: the site usually operates only in season.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Old Trail Town
What is Cody’s Old Trail Town?
A village of 19th-century log cabins gathered from various parts of Wyoming and Montana, with artifacts of frontier life.
Does Old Trail Town open in winter?
It usually opens only from May through September; check ahead.
How long does a visit to Old Trail Town take?
About one hour to an hour and a half.