Old Trail Town Cody is an outdoor museum of authentic frontier buildings from the 1890s, set on the original town site of Cody, Wyoming. Founded by Buffalo Bill in 1895, it brings together preserved buildings, a cemetery and monuments in one historic site.
- Location: 1831 Demaris Drive, Cody, Wyoming 82414.
- Typical season: May 15 through September 30, with gates opening daily at 8:00 a.m. and last entrance at 5:15 p.m.
- Admission: $15 for adults; discounts and free admission apply to some groups.
- Visit style: Self-guided tours only.
What Old Trail Town Is
Old Trail Town is an open-air museum preserving buildings and landmarks connected with Cody and the American frontier. Its setting is the original town site of Cody, which Buffalo Bill founded in 1895.
The Cody Yellowstone visitor bureau describes the site as having 28 historic buildings. Among them are Butch Cassidy’s Hole in the Wall Cabin and Rose Williams’s Roadhouse. The collection also includes a cemetery, Jeremiah Johnston’s grave and monuments to Mountain Men.
Historic Buildings and Exhibits
The historic buildings at Old Trail Town range from homes and businesses to a school and a hunting camp. Attractions include the Hole in the Wall Cabin, Rivers Saloon, Rosie’s Roadhouse and Brothel, the Museum of the Old West and a wagon barn.
Several buildings have specific dates and origins that help place them in Wyoming’s past. The Bonanza Post Office was built in 1885 in Bonanza, Wyoming Territory. The Buffalo Hunter’s Cabin began as a hunting camp on Shell Creek in 1880, and the Coffin School was built in 1884.
The Home of the First Mayor of Cody was built for Frank Houx in 1897. The official site identifies Houx as the town’s first mayor. The Museum of the Old West is an indoor museum within the larger outdoor site.
How Much Time to Allow
Allow about one hour for Old Trail Town, the suggested visit time in a Cody Yellowstone group-travel brochure. The tour format is self-guided, so you can make your way between the buildings and pause at the cemetery and monuments as you go.
If you are planning more Cody history stops, the Cody city-centre guide to shops and sights can help you fit the town’s other attractions into the same day.
Seasonal Hours and Access
Old Trail Town’s operating season runs from May 15 through September 30, with daily gates opening at 8:00 a.m. and last entrance at 5:15 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults, $14 for seniors age 65 and older, and $8 for youth ages 6–12; children under 6 and active military enter free.
Temporarily closed
This place is listed as temporarily closed. Check the official site before you go.
Last checked November 2026.
The site says tickets are nonrefundable but never expire. Pets, food, beverages and smoking are prohibited. Operating hours and admission are practical details to confirm before setting out: check the official site before you go.
How do you get to Old Trail Town from Cody?
Old Trail Town is at 1831 Demaris Drive in Cody, just off US Highway 16-20-14 on the route toward Yellowstone National Park’s East Entrance. The official site gives the phone number as (307) 587-5302.
Cody city centre is about 3 minutes by car from A Wyoming, an inn in Cody. For directions to Old Trail Town, use its street address; the available route description places it just off the highway toward Yellowstone’s East Entrance.
FAQs
Are tours at Old Trail Town guided?
No. Tours are self-guided only.
Is Old Trail Town an indoor museum?
It is an outdoor museum of historic frontier buildings. The Museum of the Old West is an indoor museum within the site.
Can you bring a pet to Old Trail Town?
No. Pets are prohibited at the site.