Cody: Trolley Tour of Buffalo Bill Sites & Old Trail Town

Summary

Buffalo Bill’s Cody trolley ride history laughs local tales

You’ll ride through Cody with a local guide who brings Buffalo Bill’s world to life, from Old Trail Town to lively rodeo tales. Expect laughter, real stories, hotel pickup, and a handy info book to help plan your next stops. You might leave with more than just facts—maybe even a new way to see small towns.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing that hit me was the color of the trolley — bright red, like it’s daring you not to notice. We’d barely sat down when our guide, Mike (he grew up here), started pointing out things I’d have just driven past. “That’s where Buffalo Bill threw his first party,” he said, and I swear you could almost hear old boots on wooden floors if you listened hard enough. The windows rattled a bit as we rolled out of downtown, but honestly, it felt right for this place.

I didn’t expect to laugh so much. At Old Trail Town, Mike told us about the outlaws who used to pass through — he even did voices. The air smelled like sagebrush and dust, and someone behind me whispered they could smell horses from the rodeo grounds (I think they were right). We drove by the Buffalo Bill Center of the West too; Mike said it’s worth a whole afternoon if you have time. He waved at a woman outside the mural shop — apparently everyone knows everyone here.

We got little bits of everything: dam stories (I never knew how wild river life was here), quick glimpses of the Firearms Experience, even tips on where to get tickets for the Cody Nite Rodeo or Cattle Company show. It’s only an hour but somehow feels like you’ve been let in on all these inside jokes about Cody. The info book they handed out is still in my glovebox — I keep meaning to look up one of those cowboy recipes in the back.

If you’re after a day trip in Cody that doesn’t just tick boxes but actually makes you feel part of town for a bit, this trolley tour is it. Sometimes I catch myself remembering Mike’s stories when I see old western movies — weird how some places stick with you.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Cody trolley tour highlights

• View dam and reservoir history
• Drive by Buffalo Bill Museum
• Drive by Old Trail Town
• Drive by mural and museum
• Drive by rodeo show and meal info
• Drive by Cody Firearms Experience
• Drive by another museum
• Drive by Cody Cattle Company show and meal info
• Drive by Wild West Spectacular

Top questions

How long does the Cody trolley tour last?

The tour lasts about one hour.

Is hotel pickup included on the Best of the West Trolley Tour?

Yes, pickup from your local hotel or campground is included.

What attractions do we see on this Cody trolley tour?

You’ll pass by Old Trail Town, Buffalo Bill Center of the West, murals, rodeo grounds, and more local sites.

Is this trolley tour suitable for kids or seniors?

Yes, all ages are welcome and most fitness levels are suitable; infants sit on laps and wheelchairs can be accommodated at boarding.

Do we get off at any stops during the tour?

No scheduled stops; it’s mostly drive-by with stories from your guide along the way.

Are tickets for Cody Nite Rodeo or Cattle Company available during the tour?

Yes, tickets for both can be purchased at their booth before or after your tour.

What do I get with my booking?

You’ll receive a Best of Cody information book free for your group.

What’s included

Your hour in Cody includes pickup from your hotel or campground, lively storytelling from a local guide as you pass key sights like Old Trail Town and Buffalo Bill Center of the West, plus a handy Best of Cody information book to take along when planning what else to see around town.