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Things to see in Cody, Wyoming (United States): 8 places and when to go
Cody, Wyoming is a town in United States, and this site lists 8 places in and around it, mainly History (5), Nature (3), Museums and art (2). The best known are Buffalo Bill Dam, Heart Mountain and Buffalo Bill Center of the West. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 39. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 44.5232, -109.0571
- Places
- 8 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (5) · Nature (3) · Museums and art (2) · Wildlife (2) · Mountains (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 1,356 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Heart Mountain, at 2,477 m.
What to see in Cody, Wyoming
The places in and around Cody, Wyoming, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Buffalo Bill DamDam on the Shoshone River in Park County, Wyoming, United States10 km
- Heart MountainMountain in Wyoming, United States17 km
- Buffalo Bill Center of the WestComplex of five museums and research library in Wyoming1.3 km
- Irma HotelLandmark built in Cody, Wyoming by "Buffalo Bill" Cody653 m
- Buffalo Bill Boyhood HomeBuilding in Wyoming, United States1.3 km
- Horner siteArchaeological site in Wyoming, United States of America6.2 km
- Loch-Katrine Bird ReservationPark in the United States of America15 km
- Stock CenterBuilding in Wyoming, United States of America1.1 km
When to go to Cody, Wyoming
The best time to visit Cody, Wyoming is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:00
- FebPossible10:13
- MarBest time11:38
- AprBest time13:15
- MayBest time14:36
- JunBest time15:21
- JulBest time15:02
- AugBest time13:52
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:43
- NovPossible9:20
- DecPossible8:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 39. In July, 8 of the 8 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Cody, Wyoming
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 1,356 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Thermopolis, Wyoming7 places119 km
- Yellowstone National Park20 places141 km
- Billings, Montana15 places147 km
- Ranchester5 places156 km
- Moose20 places164 km
- Alta7 places172 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Cody, Wyoming?
The best known: Buffalo Bill Dam, Heart Mountain, Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Irma Hotel, Buffalo Bill Boyhood Home. In all, 8 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Cody, Wyoming?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 39.
How do you get to Cody, Wyoming?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 1,356 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Cody, Wyoming as the destination and these 8 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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