We were staying in Cody, Wyoming, on our way to Flathead Lake in Montana. We had a couple of hours to kill, so at the suggestion of the Chamber of Commerce, we decided to visit Old Town Trail. When we pulled up it looked really small, but when we got up to it, we saw that it was much bigger. Overall it was a great experience. At Old Trail Town, you will find artifacts from the Old West as well as grave sites of several notable Western figures. You will also find original cabins used by Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid as well as a Wyoming saloon frequented by Cassidy's "Hole-in-the-Wall Gang". Some of my favorites were the log cabin home of "Curley" a Crow Indian army scout who helped guide Lt Col. George A. Custer and the U.S. 7th Cavalry to the battle of the Little Big Horn in 1876, and the old schoolhouse. read more

Good for kids But no bathrooms or Drinks or food allowed but fun after all Lots of history and no smokeing I am giveing 5 Starts read more

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A great outdoor museum! Amazing history here! The cashier/staff was amazing and gave us a clear description of what we will see. And bathrooms available on site. $10 per person and they take cards. Lots of things to see here in each cabin. You can also try lassoing which was fun! I would definitely recommend this place if you are visiting Cody! read more

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Our visit to Old Trail Town in Cody, WY really did put us in a western state of mind. The entire town was built with authentic, historical structures and the surrounding beauty added to this fun visit. The gift store staff, including MacKenzie were just the nicest people. True western hospitality! read more

We were glad to pay the nominal price of admission to come here and see history so well preserved! I agree with a prior Yelp reviewer that this place is a very remarkable outdoor and indoor museum! The cabins, and the artifacts which are owned by the museum are well preserved. They have additional private collections on display which are loaned to add to the experience. We think it is "a must see" while in Cody. Give them a visit! read more

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They did an amazing job with all the buildings, well thought out and arranged. I came to see the resting place of Jeremiah Johnston, and was really impressed with everything there. I would definitely make this a stop while you're in Cody Wyoming. read more

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We didn't go in we this place is very overpriced and dogs are not allowed plus you can kinda see it from standing out side the fence . Also in Las Vegas the city has an old town like this for free. read more

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All cabins were clean and artifacts were well preserved. They even had buildings that were basically museums with Indian artifacts, arrowheads, firearms etc. It was very well done and we are so glad we went. read more

Remarkable!!! I was shocked at the preservation they've done!!!!Been to hundreds of ghost towns and what they've done here rivals Shaniko,Molson,Bodie,and it's next to the best rodeo ever,next to a great gun shop,and has its own hotel.I highly recommend coming here,the staff are incredible!!!! read more

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This is a great piece of Cody history. We enjoyed ourselves exploring the cabins and reading about the people that lived 100s of years ago. The memorabilia that has been donated is so cool. It amazes me how people lived that way all those years ago. We take so much for granted. read more

This was a good old west outdoor museum. I'm not sure if I was driving through if I would ever find the desire to go back but my family and I found it interesting and worth taking an hour to see. read more

Definitely not a free event (as listed on numerous sites, like roadsideamerica dot com) Drive from Seattle, specifically wanting to see Liver Eating Johnston's memorial marker/headstone....on our way to FL it was worth it. It can definitely add up for a family. Lots of historical information to read and see. Worth a stop, just plan for the entrance fee. read more

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It great place for learning and interesting place that preserves history for future generations.

This place is AWESOME. I didn't even know it existed when I booked a hotel in Cody (just wanted to be close to Yellowstone). Was randomly looking up things to do in the area and found it. So glad. Here, in 1895, William F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) laid out the original site for Cody, Wyoming. Today, it's a collection of authentic structures and furnishings. Buildings from WY and MT were disassembled, moved, and reassembled here. It includes a saloon frequented by Butch Cassidy's Hole-in-the-Wall Gang as well as a cabin used by Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. There's also the log cabin home of Curley, a Crow Indian army scout who helped guide General Custer. There's also a little graveyard with several notable Western figures that were disinterred to be reburied here. This includes John "Liver Eating" Johnson (born Johnston). Johnson was portrayed by Robert Redford in the 1972 film "Jeremiah Johnson," a name concocted for the film. Johnson was born in New Jersey but worked as a trapper in WY. The legend goes like this: He married a Flathead Indian woman and built a cabin for them. He returned one day to find his wife and unborn child dead and mutilated by Crow Indians. This started a revenge rampage against the Crow Indians. It was said that Johnson would remove the liver from his dead enemies and eat it. Supposedly, he killed and scalped more than 300 Crow Indians (and devoured their livers, of course). How much truth is there to this? Who the hell knows. Johnson died on 1/21/1900 and was buried in Los Angeles (broke and without relatives) although he desired to be closer to his beloved mountains. In 1972, a teacher in the Antelope Valley town of Lancaster (CA) shared his story with his seventh grade students. They were upset. Old Trail Town offered the space and funding so the kids took up the cause. Calling themselves the Committee for the Reburial of Liver-Eating Johnson, they contacted legislators, etc. He was reburied here on June 8, 1974. Robert Redford was a pall bearer at the reinterment. How cool is that!? Anyway, it's not too much of a time suck but it's super interesting, educational, and easy on the eyes!! Fun for all ages. $9.00 for adults. There's a mid-sized dirt parking lot. read more

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This was an excellent experience! We found it so full of amazing artifacts and writings to read. The gentleman who takes care of this exhibition does a fantastic job, is so kind, and so helpful! This was well worth the small fee, they obviously use their money wisely, for everything was clean and well maintained. So educational, just a great stop! read more

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I assumed this would be some tourist trap but for $10 I figured it would be worth a look.... Wow. I was wrong. This is the western equivalent of Williamsburg with more cabins, artifacts and history all set in a realistic setting of not rebuild homes but historical homes moved to this area piece by piece. Well worth the time and the entry fee!! read more

Very nice display. Lots of memorabilia and artifacts. It took about an hour and a half to walk through it all. Cost $10 per person. Worth it. read more

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This is a good activity to do for an hour or so depending on how much of the information you read while walking around. This is a self-guided outdoor exhibit. You can go in and out of some of the buildings for some shade, other than that there is not a lot of shade. Lots of interesting information about the town and surrounding areas. Don't need reservations, but you do need tickets that can be purchased there or we did a trifceta ticket through Cody Cattleman Company to save a little money on our experiences. read more

This place is so cool! We happened to spot this little town setup when we passed through Cody. For $9 you can stroll through authentic buildings built in the late 19th century. Each one is setup like a little museum with real artifacts from the Old West. Definitely worth a visit. These buildings were disassembled and removed from their original locations around Wyoming and Montana to be brought here for our education and enjoyment. Loved this place. read more

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Not sure why this got such rave reviews. My son and I were not impressed. The public bathrooms were closed "because of Covid"(????) and there were several of the exhibits that were inexplicably closed. It was pricey to get in ($10 for adult, $5 for 12 and under) and it was not worth the price. I would skip it. read more

Excellent,,,, a 5 Star rating. A must see stop for the true western history buff. We found the staff was very knowledgeable and friendly towardsThe faculties are well maintained. If I were to make one suggestion,,,the lighting and the printed story in some of the display cases could be brighter so a old guy like me could read and see them better. I didn't see and once again it could be my age where one could donate to the museum. read more

I'll preface this review with the disclaimer that I am not one to disparage any small business, or make any means to downplay the hard work and effort made by local entrepreneurs. This exhibit was beautifully curated and captured so much of the nostalgia that accompanies the old West. When we entered the park, we were greeted by what seemed like a hospitable and gracious host. Before we even had the opportunity to pay for our tickets; we were bombarded with a number of questions about our political affiliations, viewpoints, and information we normally wouldn't discuss with pestering strangers, better yet the regurgitation of one parallel to Bill O'Riley. Should you choose to visit this historic site, be prepared to first be questioned and with the innermost ramblings and word vomit of socially obtuse staff- regarding abortion, a distain for those with disabilities, and a not-so-friendly reminder that if you are not conservative, you are not welcome in Wyoming. While it was lovely to see so much history documented in this space, it is clear to me and my partner that ignorance and disdain is still alive and well, in this otherwise charming and nostalgic historic display. read more

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If you have a few hours to burn in Cody, come on by. The admission is $8 and you get to see a replica of an Old West town and some graves. Each house or shop has a good explanation of what you are seeing so you can learn some history and how people lived. Otherwise, you can stroll through and just look at it as entertainment. They do give you a map with numbers so you can tell which house is which if the sign on the outside isn't enough. read more

So much more information and artifacts available than we initially anticipated. Loved the section on western women and their impact on the Old West. Especially loved their curation of wagons. I wish they offered rides! read more

This has been the highlight of our trip so far. Featuring a wonderful collection of actual log cabins set in a town full of history and with breathtaking backdrops of huge mountain peaks, this walking and wandering tour is just engrossing. To see how our forefathers and foremothers lived is humbling to know that they were some really tough people. Featuring the cabins, wagons galore and interesting vignettes for each cabin and a graveyard with actual graves! We loved it, and if you have a sense of history or a love of the wild west, you'll love it too. Very highly recommended. read more

My parents (in their 80s) and husband and I stumbled upon this place through TripAdvisor. It was well-worth seeing. This is a town of old buildings from the "Wild West" that were dismantled and reassembled here. The buildings are filled with items from the time period to give you an authentic feel for what the Old West was like. We also saw some adorable wild mini-bunnies that added to the enjoyableness of the visit. The staff was very friendly and helpful. This was a terrific place to visit to learn about history and go back in time. Highly recommend! read more

We were going to bypass this since the place looked so small from our hotel directly across the street (The Cody Hotel). I am glad we didn't pass this up---these are authentic cabins moved here to be in one spot. A lot of history of the wild west in this little gem right off the highway. Graves of famous western figures are here as well: Jeremiah "Liver Eatin' Johnston", Jim "Buffalo Hunter" White, Jack "Fronteirsman" Stilwell, trapper Phillip Vetter, and Belle Drewry, the famous Woman in Blue, who was murdered at Arland in 1897. Monuments to mountain men are towards the back overlooking the Shoshone River. Well worth the visit. read more

Interesting place with lots of history. Very well preserved/restored pioneer cabins. You do feel like you are in a Wild West at this place. Definetly worth visiting. read more

Loved this old town. Each little house has a short description of where it came from, who it belonged to, and what was its use. Great history of the Wild West. Also, around this place there are a lot of cute bunnies, which my toddler loooved following around. read more

Very interesting exhibits and enjoyable for all ages. The history in Cody was also interesting. The town is very authentic and the people very also very nice and glad we came. read more

If you like the old west, history, Indian artifacts, guns, taxidermy, etc..., then this is a must see. Only $8 admission. Takes you back to another time. Stand in buildings that was occupied with Butch and Sundance, He In The Wall Gang, Custer's Indian Scout and much more. Even Jeremiah Johnson is buried on site. Great place for people of all ages. You can walk through it quickly or spend all day and be entertained either way. read more

Not sure of their funding, but they have a lot to do to make this a real museum, That said, it is WELL worth the $8 admission. For the things that are complete/put together, very well done and good interpretive signage. Like the gravesites and stories there too. read more

It is getting a bit run down since the last time I was here. It is too bad that the BBHC doesn't give them a hand. I did get to see John Johnson's grave again which was cool. Thumbs up if you like history. read more

This came highly recommend by the Cody Trolly Tours, We are so happy we did. Walking through early last week, we enjoyed walking and absorbing to environment. The details of each cabin were so well placed. We walked and stayed there over 2 hours, reading much and taking many pictures. We look forward to visiting again, except with our friends and family. read more

I would love to give a 5 star rating, but at least 6-7 of the cabins are closed, or closed off to view only from the outside. I assume that is because idiots like to steal small items. Such a shame. This place is a must see if you care about the history of the West. Even with the closed cabins, there is a lot of great history and heritage here. Really takes you back in time! read more

I'm not quite sure what we were expecting, but . . Old Trail Town was recommended to us as a "must see" - If you are a real western and/or Wyoming history buff, I'm sure you would enjoy this. I don't know that we'd consider this a must-see. The staff was very friendly - It is a self-guided tour around a "town" which has old, authentic buildings (businesses and homes) from different historical places. Each building is labeled with historical information. It is something to consider the work that has gone into dismanteling these buildings where they were and then reconstructing them here. There are old wagons, etc going down the center of the street between the two sides of the street where the historic buildings are placed. Those are interesting, and if interested in photography, great photo ops here. read more