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 2023-03-28
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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, eltapatiorestaurant.biz. A popular restaurant featuring traditional Mexican dishes. 2023-03-28
- 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. 2023-03-28
- 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 2018-04-17
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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