Powell (Wyoming)
Powell is a small town in Northwest Wyoming. It is home to Northwest College, a public community college. There were 6,300 people living in Powell in 2020.
Understand
[edit]Powell began as a cattle ranching community and beef production remains an important part of the economy.
Get in
[edit]Powell is located on Hwy 14.
The nearest airport is Yellowstone Regional Airport in Cody.
Get around
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Map of Powell (Wyoming)
Given Powell's remote location, you will want a car to get around.
See
[edit]- Homesteader Museum, 324 E 1st St (log building on the corner of 1st and Clark St, just off Hwy 14A), ☏ +1 307 754-9481. Feb-Mar Tu-F 10AM-4PM; Jun-Dec Tu-F 10AM-5PM; Jun-Sep also Sa 10AM-2PM. Exhibits of local artifacts and photographs. Outdoor collection of farm machinery and furnished historic buildings. Free.
Do
[edit]- 1 Llamas Unlimited, 5 Heart View Ln, ☏ +1 307 272-9454, llamasofwyoming@gmail.com. Walk and feed llamas or take a guided trek. Cabin lodging available at the ranch.
- Powell Golf Club, 600 State Hwy 114 (7 miles east of Powell), ☏ +1 307 754-7259, powellgolfclub@gmail.com. 18 hole course with two distinct nines.
Buy
[edit]Eat
[edit]Powell has several options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- El Tapitio Mexican Restaurant, 112 N Bent St (on the main street), ☏ +1 307 754-8085. A popular restaurant featuring traditional Mexican dishes.
- Pepe's Mexican Restaurant, 275 N Bent St (northeastern end of the main street), ☏ +1 307 754-4665. M-Sa 7AM-2PM; Su 7-11AM. Tex-Mex fare. A popular lunch spot.
- Lamplighter Inn & Restaurant, 234 E 1st St, ☏ +1 307 754-2226. M-F 11AM-2PM & 5PM-close; Sa 5PM-close. American fare and lounge with atmospheric wooden bar
Drink
[edit]- Gestalt Studios at the Polar Plant, 440 West Park Street, ☏ +1 307 764-2389. M-Th 10AM-6PM, F-Sa 8AM-6PM. Cozy coffee shop with baked goods. Offers art supplies for sale, exhibitions, and workshops.
- WYOld West Brewing Company, 221 N. Bent St. (on the main street across from the movie theater), ☏ +1 307 764-6200. M-Sa 11AM–10:30PM, Su 11AM–7PM. Craft beers and American fare. They offer pub trivia on Tuesday evenings.
Sleep
[edit]- Travelodge, 777 E 2nd St, ☏ +1 307 754-5117. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. WiFi, fridge/microwave, pet friendly
Connect
[edit]Go next
[edit]- Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, Lovell, 24 miles east.
- Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Cody, 24 miles west. 5 full museums in one location.
- Sleeping Giant Ski Area, 48 miles west of Cody