Overview
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.
1 sights · 2 things to do · 3 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Powell
Homesteader Museum
Exhibits of local artifacts and photographs. Outdoor collection of farm machinery and furnished historic buildings.
Llamas Unlimited
Walk and feed llamas or take a guided trek. Cabin lodging available at the ranch.
Powell Golf Club
18 hole course with two distinct nines.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Jun–Sep. Summer highs reach about 81°F; winter lows dip to about 12°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Yellowstone National Park)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- COD Yellowstone Regional Airport, Cody — 21 mi away. Directions
- BIL Billings Logan International Airport, Billings — 73 mi away. Directions
Powell is located on US 14A.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Llamas Unlimited, Homesteader Museum
- Lunch El Tapitio Mexican Restaurant
- Afternoon Powell Golf Club
- Dinner Lamplighter Inn & Restaurant
- Evening WYOld West Brewing Company
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Powell has several options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Cuisine (tap to filter)
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Understand
Powell began as a cattle ranching community and beef production remains an important part of the economy.
Get in
Powell is located on US 14A.
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
Do
Eat
Powell has several options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Eat El Tapitio Mexican Restaurant
A popular restaurant featuring traditional Mexican dishes.
Eat Lamplighter Inn & Restaurant
American fare and lounge with atmospheric wooden bar
Drink
Eat Gestalt Studios at the Polar Plant
Cozy coffee shop with baked goods. Offers art supplies for sale, exhibitions, and workshops.
Drink WYOld West Brewing Company
Craft beers and American fare. They offer pub trivia on Tuesday evenings.
Sleep
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
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