Powell
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About Powell
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.
Powell travel guide
Understand
Powell began as a cattle ranching community and beef production remains an important part of the economy.
Getting there
Powell is located on US 14A. The nearest airport is Yellowstone Regional Airport in Cody.
Getting around
Given Powell's remote location, you will want a car to get around.
See
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. (updated Mar 2023)
Do
1 Llamas Unlimited, 5 Heart View Ln, ☏ +1 307 272-9454, [email protected]. Walk and feed llamas or take a guided trek. Cabin lodging available at the ranch. (updated Mar 2023) Powell Golf Club, 600 State Hwy 114 (7 miles east of Powell), ☏ +1 307 754-7259, [email protected]. 18 hole course with two distinct nines. (updated Mar 2023)
Eat
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. (updated Mar 2023) 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 (updated Apr 2018)
Drink & nightlife
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. (updated Mar 2023) 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. (updated Mar 2023)
Sleep
Travelodge, 777 E 2nd St, ☏ +1 307 754-5117. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. WiFi, fridge/microwave, pet friendly
Go next
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
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, travel guide fromWikivoyage (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.