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

Powell began as a cattle ranching community and beef production remains an important part of the economy.

Get in

Powell is located on Hwy 14.

The nearest airport is Yellowstone Regional Airport in Cody.

Get 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, llamasofwyoming@gmail.com. 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, powellgolfclub@gmail.com. 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)
• 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. (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

• 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