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Buffalo Bill Dam

Cody, WY
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Ranked #9 of 16 attractions in Cody
Type: Dams
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Liberty Twp
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

The Buffalo Bill Dam is just a few miles west of Cody on the road heading to Yellowstone Park. It looks like a smaller version of Hoover Dam but the canyon in which it is constructed is far more awe inspiring than Hoover. It was the first concrete dam in the world and until Hoover, it was the largest. Worth... More

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Powell, Wyoming
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2013

This educational stop is well worth the short walk from the parking lot. It is amazing to see the top of the dam and learn of the history of this incredible reservoir. Buffalo Bill wasn't just a wild west show man! The gift shop has some nice souvenirs and load of information about the area.

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Denver CO
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2013

It's Summer, it's hot. Time for some adventure! Just pull off the road and you will probably see some folks making the jump from ~40 feet up. My wife and I took the plunge hand in hand. Very thrilling! Then dry off walking around the dam and taking in the great views, maybe see some wildlife :)

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Colstrip, Montana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2013

Once the world's largest dam this stop is a must see. You will visit the musuem and learn so much about the area! It's worth it and it's free !

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 24, 2012

The visitor center is NOT open year round, but you can walk around a bit if they're closed. This is an interesting place, the historical aspects of the dam are well documented in the visitor center's museum of sorts. Take some time to get out of the wind and indoors for a while. There is so much to do in... More

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Montezuma, Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2012

Everything starting with the little travel shuttle which took us from our car to the tourist center was GREAT. The staff was interesting and very informative. The video for viewing the construction of the dam was excellent and the taxidermy and photos were so interesting.

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East Glacier Park
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2012

Lots of good informatin at this stop. Lots of history on how it was built. Nice place to take pictures.

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FORT WALTON BEACH
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 28, 2012

Very nice attraction telling of the building of this dam back when they didn't have heavy equipment. You can walk on the top of the dam, and there's a very nice visitor's center that shows a film, and has lots of pictures and stories about this project. You must park in the lot a bit out front of the dam.... More

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Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 20, 2012

the visitor's center might be small but it packs a large "PUNCH". Don't rush through because you will miss learning amount how the dam came about. It is said that the damn is bigger then the Hoover damn but I have been there too and I am not sure about that, It;s a short walk to the visitor's center and... More

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Mirfield, West Yorkshire
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 16, 2012

Worth the trip to look see how it came about and the trechnical problems encountered. Watch the short video too.

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