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CODY, WYOMING 2018 VACATION GUIDE
CODYYELLOWSTONE.ORG ~ 1-800-393-2639
Over 100 years ago, Buffalo
Bill Cody founded a Western
frontier town that still bears
his name. It’s also still home
to that famous Western charm
and buckaroo spirit that his
settlement was built on. Every
WELCOME TO THE year, thousands of visitors
come to celebrate the wild
history and old-fashioned
outdoor adventure that abounds
MIDDLE OF
in Cody, Wyoming. Here it’s
about the Wild West, wildlife,
and wild experiences — and
it’s waiting for you to come
enjoy it all.
NOWHERE LIKE IT.
Photos: Get to know Buffalo Bill; Pilot and Index Peaks; Bison in Yellowstone
CODYYELLOWSTONE.ORG ~ 1-800-393-2639 National Park; Buffalo Bill in front of his Irma Hotel; Cody Main Street; Wild 2
horses (opposite page)
Cody is just a short drive from
America’s first, and most famous,
national park. We like to say it’s
the wildest way into Yellowstone.
AMERICA’S FIRST It’s a place that’s home to some
of Mother Nature’s most awe-
inspiring wonders. Views of Old
Faithful Geyser, Mammoth Hot
NATIONAL PARK
Springs, the Grand Canyon of the
Yellowstone and its Lower Falls
will take your breath away. On
your adventure, you’ll probably
see some others enjoying the
IS OUR BACKYARD. park — bison, moose, and bears all
call Yellowstone home. Explore the
Lamar Valley, where you’ll find the
largest concentration of roaming
wildlife in the lower 48 states. After
a full day of adventure, kick back
and relax at one of Yellowstone’s
great lodges or campgrounds.
Wherever your trails lead,
remember — it all starts at Cody’s
East Gate, Wyoming’s quickest and
wildest way into Yellowstone.
CODYYELLOWSTONE.ORG ~ 1-800-393-2639 Photos: Yellowstone National Park entrance; Explore Mammoth Hot 4
Springs; Take in the majesty of Yellowstone Falls; Wildlife galore
Yes, the Wild West is adventurous
and full of outdoor fun. You can ride
horses and rope cattle all day like
ROUGHING IT
a real cowboy. Luckily, you don’t
have to rough it like an old-time
buckaroo. After an action packed
day, you’ll find some surprisingly
refined accommodations. Take
HAS NEVER BEEN SO
it easy with a stroll down the
boardwalk in Old Trail Town, visit
Butch Cassidy’s Hole-in-the-Wall
cabin, or go shopping for a great
COMFORTABLE.
souvenir. Enjoy some live cowboy
music and a nice dinner. It’s the
perfect way to end your day.
Photos: Stay at a rustic dude ranch; Enjoy time with friends around a
CODYYELLOWSTONE.ORG ~ 1-800-393-2639 campfire; Saddle up and enjoy the surrounding scenery; Relax in comfort; 6
Visit Old Trail Town
Folks come to Cody for a variety of
reasons, and at least a few of them
involve outdoor adventure. Take
a hike through the breathtaking
Absaroka Mountains or a mountain
bike ride across “Twisted Sister.”
Cast a fly in the Shoshone River,
the Greybull or the Clarks Fork of
the Yellowstone River. Take on the
AS MUCH ADVENTURE
cliffs of the North Absaroka Range
for a little rock climbing. Raft
the Shoshone River Canyon
or kayak the tail water of the
Buffalo Bill Reservoir. However
AS YOUR
you like to experience the outdoors,
you can be sure to find it in
Yellowstone Country.
LEGS CAN HANDLE.
CODYYELLOWSTONE.ORG ~ 1-800-393-2639 Photos: Kayak the Shoshone River; Fish for cutthroat trout; Explore the 8
Absaroka Range; Mountain bike; Raft the Shoshone River
CODY/YELLOWSTONE COUNTRY BUCKET LIST
Buffalo Bill really did create a town full of hospitality, memories and, of course,
THINGS TO DO, PLACES TO GO
adventure! Here’s where he’d want you to start: I N CODY/YELLOW STONE COU NTRY
CODY
Tickets can be purchased at the gate, the Stampede
Office at 1031 12th St., online or from local vendors.
Adults $20; Children (7-12) $10; 6 & younger free.
1. BUFFALO BILL CENTER OF THE WEST Often referred Buffalo Bill Center of the West Cody Nite Rodeo Bus
to as the “Smithsonian of the West,” the Center is the place to go and learn Our five museums share stories, facts and legends Bus to the Cody Nite Rodeo every night June
all about Buffalo Bill, the Plains Indians and Yellowstone. Check out the of the West. Find your true West in one place, for -August. Stops near most hotels & campgrounds
unparalleled exhibition of classic Western art and the largest collection of one price – at the “Center” of it all! Special in town. Only $5 round trip, kids are less.
firearms in the world. programs daily June–Aug; special events throughout For pickup locations and times please call
the year. 720 Sheridan Ave., (307)587-4771, (307) 272-5573 or visit codytransportation.com
Enjoy dinner and a show with Dan Miller & the Empty Saddles Band as the or email codytransportation@yahoo.com.
info@centerofthewest.org, centerofthewest.org.
Old West comes to life with the sounds of the fiddle, mandolin and guitars.
Open Daily: Concerts in the Park
March 1–April 30 10AM-5PM Every summer, the City of Cody brings a variety
2. BUFFALO BILL DAM & VISITOR CENTER Inspired by
May 1–Sept 15
Sept 16–Oct 31
8AM-6PM
8AM-5PM
of musical talent to our downtown City Park band
shell stage for weekly Concerts in the Park.
Buffalo Bill, it was the tallest concrete dam in the world when it was finished Nov 1-30 10AM-5PM July–Aug: Thurs, 6:30-8:30PM. City Park on the
in 1910. The Visitor Center and audio tour provide you with information about corner of 9th and Beck. Free admission. Call
Open Thursday-Sunday:
dam construction and area wildlife. Dec 1–Feb 28 10AM-5PM (307)587-0400 for further information or visit
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. cityofcody-wy.gov.
3. CODY NITE RODEO When you come to the “Rodeo Capital of the Admission: Adults $19.50; Seniors $18.50; Students
(18+with I.D.) $17.50; Youth (6-17) $14; 5 & younger free.
Dan Miller’s Cowboy Music Revue
Featured in USA Today, this award-winning music
World,” there’s no doubt you’ll find one of the roughest rodeos in the West. variety show is now celebrating its 14th season.
Hold on tight and check out the roping, and don’t miss the bull and bronc riding. Buffalo Bill Dam & Visitor Center
Family entertainment offering Americana, bluegrass,
The Buffalo Bill Dam was the tallest concrete dam
Little wonder this rodeo is the longest running nightly rodeo in the country. songs of the American West and cowboy poetry.
in the world when completed in 1910. Today it is a
May 15th–Sept 29th: Mon-Sat, dinner, 5:30PM ;
National Civil Engineering Landmark. Breathtaking
show, 6:30PM. 720 Sheridan Ave., (307)587-4771,
4. CODY TROLLEY TOUR Take a ride on Cody’s classic trolley for the views, travel and local event information. Located
6 miles west of Cody on Hwy. 14/16/20, (307)527-6076,
centerofthewest.org. Dinner and/or show tickets
available: show only, $16; dinner & show, $40.
“Best of Cody, Wild West Tour!” It only takes an hour, and you’ll get the best manager@bbdvc.com, bbdvc.com. May & Sept:
overview of what Buffalo Bill’s town has to offer. Tickets can be purchased online or at the Buffalo Bill
Mon-Fri, 8AM-6PM, Sat-Sun, 9AM-5PM ; June–Aug:
Center of the West.
Mon-Fri, 8AM-7PM, Sat-Sun, 9AM-5PM, free admission.
Heart Mountain WWII Interpretive Center
5. CODY FIREARMS EXPERIENCE Experience the West like Cody Cattle Company
Live western music show featuring award-winning
See details in Powell section on page 11.
never before. Shoot guns from the Western frontier to modern-day firearms. entertainers. Dinner & show tickets, discounted Historic Cody Mural and Museum
The indoor shooting range and arcade offer an adventure like none other. package for dinner, show & rodeo, or a show Beautiful mural completed in 1951, depicts scenes of
only ticket. June–Sept 22: 5:30-7:30PM, show the early history of the LDS Church. Newly renovated
6:30-7:30PM, 1910 Demaris St., (307)272-5770, museum shares the hardships the Mormon pioneers
6. OLD TRAIL TOWN It’s not hard to imagine how the West really reservations@thecodycattlecompany.com, experienced settling the Big Horn Basin. May 14-Sept
28: Mon-Sat, 9AM-7PM, Sun 3-7PM. 1719 Wyoming Ave.
must have looked after visiting the authentic buildings in Old Trail Town. You’ll thecodycattlecompany.com, call for pricing.
see the cabin of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and the gravesite of (307)587-3290, codymural.com, free admission.
Cody Country Art League
Jeremiah “Liver-Eating” Johnson. Original art, pottery, photography, wood K3 Half Day Ranch, Area Tours and Shooting
and mosaics. Funded in part by the Wyoming Trick horse and miniature mule performance,
Art Council. Art on all levels, 200 artist members wild mustangs, picnic and hay ride or fishing.
7. HEART MOUNTAIN WWII INTERPRETIVE CENTER with shows every month. Summer hours:
Mon-Sat, 9AM-5PM ; Winter hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs,
Guided area tours. Range officer safety instruction
shooting a rifle, pistol and shotgun. May 15–Oct
The Heart Mountain WWII Interpretive Center offers visitors a powerful history
10AM-3PM, 836 Sheridan Ave., (307)587-3597, 15: 8AM-6PM, 30 Nielsen Trail, (307)587-2080
lesson. This award-winning museum tells the story of some 14,000 Japanese
office@codycountryartleague.com, or (888)587-2080, info@k3guestranch.com,
Americans who were interned during World War II. k3guestranch.com, call for pricing.
codycountryartleague.com, free admission.
Cody Dug Up Gun Museum Old Trail Town and Museum of the Old West
8. HOMESTEADER MUSEUM Step into the shoes of the early Big Stroll through history while viewing more than a thousand
relic guns and other weapons from many different time
Step back in time to the Old West of the 1890’s
at Old Trail Town. Located on the original site of
Horn Basin pioneers at the Homesteader Museum in Powell. See artifacts from
periods and locations. May–Sept: open daily, 9AM-9PM, historic Cody, Wyoming. Historic Cemetery, Jeremiah
1904-1950 homesteaders, and explore pioneer cabins and a train caboose.
1020 12th St., (307)587-3344, codydugupgunmuseum@ Johnston’s Grave, 27 Historic Buildings, Butch
hotmail.com, codydugupgunmuseum.com, free Cassidy’s Hole in the Wall Cabin. The Old West as it
9. MEETEETSE MUSEUMS AND CHOCOLATIER admission, donations appreciated.
Cody Nite Rodeo
Really Was. May 15th–Sept 30th: daily, 8AM-7PM, 1831
Demaris Dr., (307)587-5302, visitus@oldtrailtown.
You haven’t tasted chocolate until it’s been made by a Wrangler-wearing, org. Adults $9; Seniors (65 & over) $8; Children
Since 1938 the Cody Nite Rodeo has provided two
belt-buckle-boasting, hat-tipping cowboy. Try his mouth watering truffles, (6-12) $5; 5 & younger free.
hours of wild, western, family-friendly action. Come
treats, cakes, and desserts. Stroll Meeteetse’s boardwalks, see some of the early to meet the cowboys, bull-fighters and get Pahaska Tepee Lodge
first photographs of cowboy life at the Belden Museum, visit the old-time your picture taken on Mongo the Bull. June–Aug: Buffalo Bill’s original 1904 hunting lodge. A beautiful,
Bank Museum, or learn Meeteetse’s history at the Meeteetse Museum. nightly, 8PM. Stampede Park, 519 W. Yellowstone two-story log lodge on the National Historic Register.
Ave., (307)587-5155 or (800)207-0744, info@ Tours June–Aug: daily, 8:30AM-5PM, 48 miles west of
9 codystampederodeo.com, codystampederodeo.com. Cody at the East Entrance to Yellowstone National
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Park. (307)527-7701 or (800)628-7791, pahaska@ free admission, donations appreciated. Follow us on golf course, rated by Golf Digest as one of the Powell City Parks and Pathways
pahaska.com, pahaska.com, donations appreciated. Facebook! facebook.com/homesteadermuseum. “Best Places to Play.” Fully staffed golf shop The city of Powell has 10 parks offering playgrounds,
Paul Stock Aquatic & Recreation Center Powell Aquatic Center with PGA professional. April–Nov 1: daily, 7AM-8PM, tennis, softball and baseball, basketball, skate park,
Three gyms, cardio and weight training equipment, Indoor aquatic facility including 8-lane lap pool and 802 Meadow Ln., Cody, (307)587-5551, horseshoe pitch, wading pool, fishing pond and
indoor track, racquetball courts, lap, leisure and therapy leisure pool with beach entry, splash pad, continuous ogcc@wyoming.com, golfoliveglenn.com, call for pricing. 1.5 miles of paved trails. (307)754-6971,
pools, wet steam room, hot tub and other amenities river, PEPSI water walk and jetted bench area for Powell Golf Club parks@cityofpowell.com, cityofpowell.com.
for all ages. Closed Memorial Day, Fourth of July, relaxing. Adults $6, Seniors & Youth (3-21) $5. Open Established 1946. Championship 18-hole public golf RIVER FLOAT TRIPS, KAYAKING AND
Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and day after, year-round Mon-Fri, 5:30AM-8PM ; Sat-Sun, 12-5PM. course. Par 72. Golf shop, lounge and practice facility. PADDLE BOARDING
Christmas, New Years Day, Presidents Day and Easter Located in Homesteader Park, 1065 E. Coulter Ave., Golf club rentals available. PGA professional on site. Gradient Mountain Sports
Sunday. 1402 Heart Mountain St., (307)587-0400 Powell. (307)754-0639, aquatics@cityofpowell.com, 2016 host of the Wyoming State Golf Assoc. SR. AM Sales, rentals and instruction in whitewater
cityofcody-wy.gov, facebook.com/codyreccenter. powellaquatics.com. & Wyoming 3A Golf State Championships. April-Oct: recreational and touring kayaking and standup
State of Wyoming Veterans Memorial Park 8am-dusk, 600 Hwy. 114, Powell, (307)754-7259, paddle boards. Mid-April–Nov, 1390 Sheridan Ave.,
Powell High School Veterans Memorial Park powellgolfclub.org, call for reservations.
Visit this landscaped park featuring the Wyoming Powell High School joined with local veterans to Cody, (307)587-4659, gradientmountainsports.net,
Vietnam Veterans War Memorial, World War build a memorial honoring Powell’s war veterans for HANG GLIDING call for hours and pricing.
II monument, State of Wyoming Korean War years to come. Photos and biographies of 32 local Airborne Over Cody Powered Hang Gliding Red Canyon River Trips
Memorial, and the Freedom Memorial located at veterans are featured. Located at the corner Enjoy the breath-taking views surrounding We raft several different rivers and offer two-hour
the intersection of 26th Street and Hwy. 14/16/20. of Road 10 and U.S. Hwy 14A, (307)754-6971, Yellowstone National Park from a powered hang trips to full-day tours. We also offer kayaking,
Call (307)587-0400 or visit cityofcody-wy.gov for parks@cityofpowell.com, cityofpowell.com. glider. No experience necessary. Introductory flights paddle boarding and zayaks for whatever river
further information. and flight instruction from a certified FAA flight adventure you’d like. Rentals available May–Sept:
RECREATION
The Wild Bunch instructor. April-Oct., reservations required, 2834 8AM-8PM, 1119 12th St., Cody, (307)587-6988,
A fun western re-enactment that involves the crowd Big Horn Ave., Cody, (307)899-3659, codytree@ sunnydavidson1@gmail.com, codywyomingadventures.
and always ends in gunfire! June-Sept: 6PM ; Mon- bresnan.net, airborneovercody.com, call for com, call or check website for trip times and pricing.
Sat, 1192 Sheridan Avenue, info@codytrolleytours. reservations and pricing.
Cody Country Outfitters & Guides Association River Runners of Wyoming
com, free admission. Professional outfitters and guides offering safe horse HORSEBACK TRAIL RIDES Family whitewater rafting. May 15–Sept: 7AM-7PM,
rides, pack trips and fishing trips into the local Trail rides are available at most area guest & dude 1491 Sheridan Ave., Cody, (307)527-7238 or
MEETEETSE
mountain areas with a high chance of seeing elk, ranches. See “Recreation” under the GUEST & DUDE (800)535-7238, info@riverrunnersofwyoming.com,
deer, antelope, sheep, moose, lion, and goat. 7AM - RANCHES listing on page 20. riverrunnersofwyoming.com, call or check website
7PM, (307)587-6054, codycountryoutfitters.com. for trip times and pricing.
Buffalo Bill Horse Rides, LLC
Meeteetse Museums Sunlight Sports Outdoor Concierge One-hour historic trail rides leave from the Buffalo Wyoming Outdoor Adventures
The museums feature the western photography Information and experienced, knowledgeable staff Bill Center of the West and circle down by the Guided stand-up paddle board tours of Bighorn
of Charles Belden; exhibits showcasing “Little to book all your outdoor recreation guided trips. Shoshone River. Pony rides available in a pen for Canyon and other local waters. Guided and
Wahb, the Grizzly”, Endangered Black-Footed Mon-Sat, 9AM-8PM ; Sun, 9AM-6PM, 1131 Sheridan little tykes. June–Aug: daily, 9AM -5PM, 720 Sheridan supported mountain bike tours. Family friendly.
Ferrets, ghost mining town of Kirwin; and Ave., Cody, (307)587-9517, sunlightsports.com. Ave., Cody, (307)250-7660, bbhorserides@gmail.com, (307)272-6459, info@wyomingadventures.com,
artifacts from Meeteetse’s past. Feb–April: Tues- codywyominghorserides.com, 1 hour trail ride $40/ wyomingoutdooradventures.com, call for
Sat, 10AM-4PM ; May–Sept: Mon-Sat, 10AM-5PM ; BIKING/HIKING person, pony ride $20/child. Call for group rates. further details.
Oct–Dec 22: Tues-Sat, 10AM-4PM, closed Jan. Absaroka Bikefitters & Backcountry Guides
Horseback Rides at Cedar Mountain Trail Rides Wyoming River Trips
(307)868-2423, director@meeteetsemuseums.org, Backcountry guide service specializing in day hikes,
One-hour to one-day rides and pack trips for fishing Two-hour to half-day family whitewater adventures.
meeteetsemuseums.org, free admission. day biking as well as multi-day backpacking and
and wildlife photography. One mile west of rodeo Only company to run all premium sections of
Meeteetse Recreation District mountain biking. June–Sept 1, 2201 17th St.,
grounds in Cody. June–Aug: daily, 8AM-5PM, the Shoshone River. May–Sept 20: 8am-6pm,
Provides recreational opportunities for all ages. Suite 7, Cody, (307)899-7425, absarokabicycle@
(307)527-4966 or (307)899-1909, prices vary 233 Yellowstone Ave., Cody, (307)587-6661 or
Recreation includes: swimming pool, fitness center, tctwest.net, call for hours and pricing.
depending on length of ride. (800)586-6661, wyomingrivertrips@gmail.com,
cross country ski park and cabin. Mon-Fri, CLIMBING wyomingrivertrips.com, call or visit website for trip
8AM -5PM, 1010 Park Ave., (307)868-2603, Jackson Hole Mountain Guides OFF-ROAD RENTALS times and pricing.
meeteetserecdistrict@gmail.com, meetrec.org, Climbing school and guide service. Half-day, full-day Off The Grid Rentals
call for pricing. UTV or side-by-side rentals for off-road, trail riding, SPORT SHOOTING
and multi-day programs for all ages. Custom hiking, Cody Firearms Experience
backpacking, climbing and mountaineering trips camping, fishing and hunting. Daily, 7AM-9PM.
2856 Glacier Ave., Cody, (307)272-1014, Shoot the guns that won the West! From flintlock to
POWELL
available. Mon-Sat, 9AM-6PM, 1131 Sheridan Ave. in full-auto. Instructor led experience covering history,
Sunlight Sports, Cody, (307)250-0763, offthegridLLCWY@gmail.com, offthegridrentalswy.com,
call for reservations and pricing. safety and live fire. Over 50 firearms. Indoor range,
cody@jhmg.com, jhmg.com. kids arcade and wildlife exhibit. Open daily during
Heart Mountain WWII Interpretive Center Rocky Mountain Backroads Adventure the summer, 8am-8pm. Open Tues-Sun from Oct-April,
FISHING We rent newer model Jeeps to get off the pavement
The Heart Mountain Interpretive Center tells the North Fork Anglers Tues-Sat: 10am-8pm, Sun: 1pm-6pm, 142 W. Yellowstone
stories of Japanese Americans confined there during and enjoy the scenic backroads of northwest Wyoming.
Fly fishing headquarters for northwest Wyoming Ave., Cody (307)586-4287, codyfirearms@gmail.com,
WWII. The National Historic Site includes a museum, We supply the maps, you do the driving! Guided trips
since 1984. Professionally guided fly fishing trips shootgunsincody.com.
original camp structures, walking trail and military available. Open daily, call for reservations
and a completely stocked fly shop, with a convenient Cody Shooting Complex
memorial. May 15–Sept: daily, 10AM-5PM ; Oct–May (307)254-1438 or (307)254-1164,
downtown location. Float or walk/wade trips. Walk-ins Rifle, shotgun and pistol ranges for all. 61 County
14: Wed-Sat, 10AM-5PM or by appointment. Located dianejeeprentals@gmail.com, wyomingjeeprentals.com.
welcome. May–Oct: daily, 8AM-8PM, Nov–April: Mon- Rd 7WC, codyshootingcomplex.org. Public days Wed
between Cody and Powell along Hwy. 14A, off of Sat, 9AM-6PM, 1107 Sheridan Ave., Cody, (307)527- PARKS – SPORTS/ATHLETIC/SKATEBOARD and Sat 9am-4pm. $10 non-member fee per day.
Road 19, (307)754-8000, info@heartmountain.org, 7274, flyfish@wavecom.net, northforkanglers.com. Cody City Parks and Pathways
heartmountain.org, Adults $7; Seniors & students Cody has more than 25 developed parks featuring ZIPLINE
$5; 12 & younger free; call for group rates. GOLF picnic shelters, BBQ grills, tennis & basketball courts, Sleeping Giant Zipline
Cody Miniature Golf baseball & softball fields, BMX/skateboarding park, Five-station, dual-cable zipline and freefall platform
Homesteader Museum 18-hole miniature golf course nestled in City
nine miles of hiking trails, developed mountain bike with a total of 3,520 feet of side-by-side riding
Step back in time and experience the bygone eras Park on the corner of 9th and Sheridan. Mid-May
trails and more. Call (307)587-0400 or visit cityofcody- fun! 3 miles from Yellowstone. Experience our
of the early to mid 20th century. Explore the world through Labor Day unless otherwise noted. Call
wy.gov or parkcountypedalers.org for more information. mountain scenery in a whole new way! Cafeteria
of pioneers, visit renovated homesteader cabins, (307)587-0400 or visit cityofcody-wy.gov for the and bar available. June 15-Sept 15: daily, 9am-6pm.
climb aboard a caboose, special exhibits and much most up-to-date information including potential Meeteetse Town Parks and Pathways 348 North Fork Highway, Cody, (307)587-3125,
more. April–May: Tues-Fri, 10AM-4PM ; June–Dec: off-season hours. The town of Meeteetse owns and operates Lion’s info@zipsg.com, zipsg.com. $75 per person. Price
Tues-Fri, 10AM-5PM ; June–Aug: Sat, 10AM-2PM, Park, Riverside Park, Meeteetse Shooting Range and
Olive Glenn Golf and Country Club includes equipment, chairlift ride and all 5 stations.
324 East 1st St., (307)754-9481, Meeteetse Rodeo Grounds. Amenities include picnic
Opened in 1970, 18-hole Championship public Reservations recommended.
homesteader@bresnan.net, homesteadermuseum.com, tables, grills, playground, skate park and more.
11 (307)868-2278, meeteetse@tctwest.net. 12
TOURS
National Park History Tours ICE SKATING & HOCKEY Facilities range from historic lodges and cabins to
We offer tours of Yellowstone, wild mustangs and Riley Arena & Community Events Center newer hotels and campgrounds. Guest units offer
other attractions of the Bighorn Basin. We have Public ice skating and Yellowstone Quake Hockey, no televisions or radios. Of Yellowstone’s 12 park
over 44 years of park experience. Co-author of mid-Oct–March. Also available April–mid-Oct campgrounds, 7 are open on a first-come, first-
Agriculture Tours
Yellowstone Yesterday & Today. 1508 Alger Ave., for conventions, trade shows and large meetings. served basis. Four campgrounds, encompassing
Nestled between the picturesque Bighorn and
Cody, (307)527-7208 or (866)723-7797, 1400 Heart Mountain St., Cody, (307)587-1681, nearly 1,400 sites and Fishing Bridge RV Park, may
Absaroka Mountains, Powell is a unique agricultural
RBerry@RobinsNestCody.com, rileyarena@gmail.com, rileyarena.com. be reserved on the website or by calling Yellowstone
gem. Experience this distinctive community, with
YellowstoneParkHistoryTours.com, call for details. National Park Lodges. Fishing Bridge RV Park has
customized tours of local ranches, farms, irrigation Homesteader Park
systems and livestock production. (307)754-3494, TravelStorys RV sites with full hook-ups and is restricted to
Outdoor ice skating rink open daily 11AM-10PM or as
info@powellchamber.org, powellchamber.org, call Download the app and follow along on the GPS hard-sided vehicles only. Free permits are required
cold temperatures permit. Skate shop with rentals,
for reservations and pricing. activated tour of Historic Downtown Cody Walking for overnight backcountry camping in the park and
warming hut and concessions available. Nov–March,
Tour or the Cody to Yellowstone Driving Tour. are available from backcountry offices and ranger
CHARTER AND SCENIC FLIGHTS 503 Homesteader Ct., Powell, (307)754-5711,
stations in the park.
Come discover the wonder and awe of the Cody area Tour Yellowstone/Grub Steak Expeditions parks@cityofpowell.com, cityofpowell.com. Call for
with professionally trained, locally apt and friendly pilots. Private tours of Yellowstone, area landmarks or more information or to make group reservations. For reservations and information on lodging, dining
Native American sites. Custom trips offering wildlife and in-park activities such as trail rides, Old West
Choice Aviation, LLC SKIING
viewing, history, photography, wild mustangs and Dinner Cookouts, stagecoach rides, Scenicruise boat
Cody’s full-service fixed base operator (FBO). Experience North Fork Nordic Trails
winter tours. Step-on guides for charter groups and tours, guided fishing trips, and interpretive tours,
Yellowstone/Cody Country by air. Scenic flights, The Park County Nordic Ski Association promotes
motorcoaches. (307)527-6316, tour2yellowstone@ contact:
aircraft rental and charter services throughout cross-country skiing and snowshoeing by providing
gmail.com, tourtoyellowstone.com. Please visit trails, activities and support to the Nordic Yellowstone National Park Lodges
the region offered. Located at 3147 Duggleby
website for various tours and pricing. community. They groom up to 19.2 km of ski (Operated by Xanterra Parks & Resorts®)
Drive. (307)587-9262, csr@choiceaviation.com,
trail with classic track and skate lanes at Pahaska Reservations Department
choiceaviation.com, call for reservations and pricing.
TRANSPORTATION
Tepee. Mid-Nov–Mid-March, (307) 272-1509, P.O. Box 165
Cody Shuttle Service and Yellowstone Tours parkcountynordic@gmail.com, nordicskiclub.com. Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
We offer the best Cody based tours of Yellowstone. Visit website for further information. (307)344-7311 or (866)439-7375
We are not the biggest, but the best! We provide info-ynp@xanterra.com
shuttle service in Wyoming, Montana and Yellowstone AIR TRANSPORTATION Sleeping Giant Ski Area YellowstoneNationalParkLodges.com
Park. All guides certified. Tours start at $175. Yellostone Regional Airport Wyoming’s most affordable ski area. Great family
For current airline information regarding daily skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and Nordic ENTRANCE FEES
6:30AM-9:30PM, (307)527-6789 or (866)527-6789,
year-round flights into Yellowstone Regional Airport skiing. Beginner to advanced slopes with two Entrance permit is good for seven consecutive days
information@codyshuttle.com, codyshuttle.com.
(COD) please visit flyyra.com. terrain parks. Ski and snowboard lessons, rentals, in Yellowstone.
Cody Trolley Tours repairs, cafeteria and bar. Open mid-December to $30 Vehicle, private (non-commercial)
Narrators, historical photos and audio clips share end of March. Fri-Sun 9:30am-4pm and on all school $15 Hiker or Bicyclist (16 years and over)
the story of Buffalo Bill’s town in the Rockies. Year-round flights from Salt Lake City, UT holidays. 348 North Fork Hwy., Cody, (307)587-3125, $25 Motorcyclist or snowmobiler
Old and new attractions highlighted. Give us (800)221-1212, skywest.com, delta.com skisg.com, call or visit website for lift ticket and (Persons age 15 and under are admitted free.)
an hour, we’ll give you 100 years! Mid-May–late rental prices. The entrance fee is waived if you have a Yellowstone
Sept: daily, 11AM and 3PM, with an additional 9AM Annual Pass, Interagency Annual, Senior, Military
and 1PM tour during peak season. (307)527-7043, May–October flights from Denver, CO Wood River Valley Ski Touring Park or Access Pass. Obtain passes at any participating
codytrolleytours.com. Adults $27; Seniors (65+) $25; (800)241-6522, united.com The Wood River Valley Cross Country Ski/Snowshoe federal recreation site or office. Yellowstone passes
Youth (6-18) $15; 5 & younger free. Tickets can Park has 25 kilometers of groomed trails available. are available at park entrances.
be purchased online, at the Cody Trolley booth on FIXED BASE OPERATORS (FBO) Lodging is also available along with ski and snowshoe $60 Yellowstone Annual Pass
the porch of the Irma Hotel Mon–Sat, 8AM-6PM; Sun, Choice Aviation (307)587-9262, choiceaviation.com rentals. 8AM-5PM, (307)868-2603, meeteetserecdistrict@ $80 Interagency Annual Pass
8AM-3PM, Chamber of Commerce and other hotels and BUS/TAXI SERVICE gmail.com, meetrec.org, please call the Meeteetse (most federal recreation sites)
campgrounds. Ask about our discount combo ticket Cody Cab (307)272-8364 Rec Office for further information. $20 Senior Annual Pass (62+)
with the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. Yellowstone National Park $80 Interagency Senior Pass (lifetime for U.S.
Cody Shuttle (307)527-6789
Cody Wyoming Adventures Backcountry, groomed, skied-in track and citizens or permanent residents age 62+)
Cody’s Town Taxi (307) 250-3939 snowshoe trails. For information on trail Free Interagency 4th Grader Pass (U.S. 4th
Yellowstone wildlife and photo tours, Red Canyon
wild mustang tours, Kirwin ghost town tours. RENTAL CARS conditions, ski/snowshoe rentals and tours, contact graders including home-schooled and free-
Private and custom tours are available by request. Yellowstone Regional Airport, Cody Yellowstone National Park Lodges, (307)344-7901, choice learners 10 yrs of age. Valid for the
May-Nov 1: 8am-8pm, 1119 12th Street, Cody. Visit Avis (307)587-4082 or (800)331-1212 yellowstonenationalparklodges.com. duration of the 4th grade school year through
codywyomingadventures.com or call (307)587-6988 Budget (307)587-6066 or (800)527-7000 SNOWMOBILING the following summer).
for more information. Dollar (307)587-8855 or (800)800-4000 Gary Fales Outfitting Snowmobile Tours Free Interagency Access Pass (lifetime for
Hertz (307)587-2914 or (800)654-3131 Guided snowmobile tours of Yellowstone. disabled U.S. citizens or residents)
Experience Yellowstone Tours Free U.S. Military Annual Pass (U.S. military
Experience Yellowstone Tours by Franzfoto Nature & Thrifty (307)587-8855 or (800)THRIFTY Snowmobiles offered for rent for self-guided tours
into Yellowstone. Dec 22–March 1, 2768 North Fork personnel and dependents with current
Wildlife Photography. We offer daily interpretative Wyoming Department of Transportation CAC card or DD form 1173).
van tours into Yellowstone National Park with an (888)996-7623, wyroad.info Hwy., Cody, (307)587-3970, dede@rimrockranch.
emphasis on nature photography, wildlife viewing com, rimrockranch.com. Call for further information. WINTER RESERVATIONS
and geology. May 5-Nov 6: daily, 6am-6pm (307)272- Yellowstone Road Report (307)344-2117 Winter in Yellowstone offers a unique vacation filled
Yellowstone National Park
6671, tours@experienceynp.com, experienceynp.com. Roads are groomed for guided snowmobile and with cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling
WINTER ACTIVITIES snowcoach touring. For information on in-park and scenic/wildlife snowcoach touring through
Hidden Treasure Charters incredible snowscapes. In-park winter accommodations
Scenic boat tours of America’s 3rd largest canyon on snowmobile tours and rentals, snowcoach tours or
if you have questions regarding non-commercially are found at Old Faithful Snow Lodge and Mammoth
a comfortable 45 passenger tour boat. Sunset cruises Hot Springs Hotel from mid-December to late February.
on Friday and Saturday evenings. Fishing charters on ICE CLIMBING guided snowmobile tours, please contact the National
Park Service at (307)344-7381 or visit nps.gov/yell. Call for reservations, (307) 344-7311.
Bighorn Lake (Yellowtail). May 15-Sept 15: The South Fork Valley is home to the largest
Tues-Sat: 10AM and 2PM; Sun: 10AM; Mon: 2PM; Fri-Sat: concentration of frozen waterfalls in the lower FURTHER INFORMATION
Sunset Cruises 6:30PM. Fishing charters by reservation
only. Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area -
48. The Cody Ice Climbing Festival teaches and
inspires climbers of all abilities to achieve great
new heights. For information on ice climbing and
YELLOWSTONE Please contact:
National Park Service
Visitor Services Office
NATIONAL PARK
Horseshoe Bend Marina, (307)899-1401 or
(307)548-7230, hiddentreasurecharters.com, book ice conditions call (307)587-9517. For information P.O. Box 168
online. Adults $42; Kids 12 & under $26.25. on the Cody Ice Climbing Festival please call Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
(307)213-9014 or visit codyicefest.com. (307)344-7381, nps.gov/yell/index.htm
In-park lodging and camping accommodations are
available throughout Yellowstone National Park. 14
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2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS NOVEMBER
November 15 – Powell
Sample the Seasons and
Festival of Trees, Downtown
December 1 – Cody
Old Trail Town Christmas,
Old Trail Town
December 15 – Meeteetse
CODY SUMMER
EVENTS
Christmas in Meeteetse, – MAY 15–SEPTEMBER 29 –
November 17 – Cody Downtown Dan Miller’s Cowboy Music Revue,
FEBRUARY JULY AUGUST Lions Club Turkey Shoot Dinner 5:30PM, Show 6:30PM,
Mon-Sat,
February 8-11 – Cody July 1-4 – Cody August 4 – Cody November 24 – Cody
Buffalo Bill Center of the West
Annual Cody Ice Climbing 99th Annual Cody Cody Air Fair, Yellowstone Cody Christmas Stroll
Festival, Cody Auditorium Stampede, Stampede Park Regional Airport and Lighted Parade – JUNE–AUGUST –
Downtown Cody Nite Rodeo, nightly, 8PM,
February 10-11 – Meeteetse July 2-4 – Cody August 11 – Meeteetse Stampede Park
Annual Ice Fishing Derby, Wild West Extravaganza, Kirwin Tour,
Sunshine Reservoir – JUNE–SEPTEMBER –
City Park Meeteetse Museums
Wild Bunch Gunfighters Show,
February 24 – Cody July 4 – Cody August 16 – Meeteetse 6PM, Mon-Sat, Irma Hotel
Buffalo Bill Birthday Ball, 37th Annual Runner’s Taste of Meeteetse,
– JUNE–SEPTEMBER 22 –
Cody Auditorium Stampede, Paul Stock Downtown DECEMBER Triple C Cowboys Band,
Aquatic & Recreation Center August 18 – Powell November 30 - Dinner 5:30PM, Show 6:30PM,
MAY July 6-7 – Powell
Powell High School Alumni
Plaza Diane Renaissance
Fair, Plaza Diane
December 2 – Powell
Powell Country Christmas
nightly,
Cody Cattle Company
May 5-6 – Meeteetse Celebration August 18-19 – Cody and Tour of Homes, – JULY AND AUGUST –
May Day in Meeteetse,
July 13-15 – Cody Cody Wild West River Fest Downtown Free concerts in City Park,
Downtown and 6:30PM, Thursdays
Winchester Arms Collectors August 18 – Powell
Sunshine Reservoir
Association Annual Show, Wings ‘N Wheels Fly-in and
May 11-12 – Ralston Riley Arena
HOW TO GET HERE
Car Show, Powell Airport
Cody Country Horse Sale
July 14 – Meeteetse Cody
Previews & Ranch Horse
National Day of the American Great Dam Day, Buffalo Bill
Competition, Jake Clark’s
Cowboy, Oasis Campground Dam & Visitor Center
Mule Days Arena
July 20 – Meeteetse August 24-25 – Cody
May 12 – Cody
Best of the Rockies Events
presents the Cody Country
Outdoor Live Concert starring
“Miss V the Gypsy Cowbelle
Cody Country Car Show,
Denny Menholt Dealership
BY CAR Interstates 25 and 90 allow
an approach to Buffalo Bill’s Cody/Yellowstone
and Packin’ the Mail,”
Horse Sale, Irma Hotel August 24-26 – Powell Country from the southeast and east. From the
Meeteetse Museums north, Montana 310 connects I-90 with Wyoming
Wyoming Desperados
July 21 – Cody 120. From the south, take I-25 to Casper and then
JUNE Yellowstone Beer Fest,
Regional Mounted Shooting
Competition, Park County
U.S. 120 to Thermopolis and Wyoming 120 to
Meeteetse and Cody. From the east, Powell and
June 9 – Meeteetse Park County Complex Fairgrounds Yellowstone Country are approached by U.S.
Party in the Pasture, July 22 – Meeteetse Hwy. 14-A and the scenic Medicine Wheel
Rodeo Grounds
June 9 – Meeteetse
Double Dee/Amelia Earhart
Tour, Meeteetse Museums
SEPTEMBER passage through the Bighorn Mountains.
Legend Rock State
Petroglyph Site Tour,
July 24-28 – Powell
Park County Fair,
September 1-3 – Meeteetse
Annual Labor Day BY AIR Air transportation to the Yellowstone
Regional Airport (COD) is provided by SkyWest
Celebration
Meeteetse Museums Park County Fairgrounds Airlines (Delta Connection) and United Airlines
September 7-8 – Cody (United Express). For current airline information
June 13-17 – Ralston July 27-28 – Powell
Trapper Stampede Rodeo, including flight schedules please contact:
Jake Clark’s Mule Days, Heart Mountain Pilmgrimage,
Stampede Park Delta Airlines (800) 221-1212 www.delta.com or
Mule Days Arena Heart Mountain United Airlines (800) 241-6522 www.united.com
Interpretive Center Powell
June 16-17 – Cody
Homesteader Days Festival,
37th Annual Plains Indian July 28 – Meeteetse
Homesteader Museum
Museum Powwow, Buffalo Bill Historic Pitchfork
Center of the West Ranch Tour, Pitchfork Ranch September 17-22 – Cody
Rendezvous Royale
June 30 – Cody
Cody/Yellowstone Xtreme September 21-22 – Cody
Bulls, Stampede Park 37th Annual Buffalo Bill
Art Show & Quick Draw,
Buffalo Bill Center
PRICE KEY AND RECREATION CODES The Park County Travel Council
provides room rates for planning
purposes only. Accommodation
listings in this directory are not
of the West
PRICE KEY RECREATION CODES endorsements by the Park County
$ $1 - $50 Travel Council or Chambers of
= Horseback Riding = River Rafting
$$ $51 - $100 Commerce. Prices are subject to
$$$ $101 - $150 = Fishing = Cookouts change without notice, especially
$$$$ $151 - $200 in resorts or during special events.
$$$$$ $201 - $250 = Pack Trips = Snowmobiling
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ALL LODGING - YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK CHECK OUT OUR GREAT GETAWAY PACKAGES AT
Yellowstone National Park Lodges, P.O. Box 165, 4 Executive House Lane, Yellowstone National Park, WY
(307)344-7311, yellowstonenationalparklodges.com CODYYELLOWSTONE.ORG
HOTELS & MOTELS - CODY
Units Kitchen Suite
Banquet/
Meeting Room Pool
Restaurant/
Cont. Brkfst
Steam Room/
Hot Tub Handicap Pets Airport Shuttle Season Rate
A Western Rose, 1807 Sheridan Ave., (307)587-4258, awesternrose.com 24 ✓ May-Sept 30 $$-$$$$
A Wyoming Inn, 720 Yellowstone Ave., (307)587-4208 38 CB ✓ May-Oct 10 $$-$$$
AmericInn Lodge & Suites, 508 Yellowstone Ave., (307)587-7716 or (800)634-3444 66 ✓ IN CB S/H ✓ YR $$$-$$$$$
americinn.com/hotels/wy/cody
Beartooth Inn of Cody, 2513 Greybull Hwy., (307)527-5505, (800)807-8522, beartoothinn.com 50 ✓ CB S/H ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$
Best Western Premier Ivy Inn & Suites, 1800 8th St., (307)587-2572 or (800)624-2727, 70 ✓ ✓ IN R H ✓ YR $$$-$$$$$+
ivyfrontdesk@bwsunset.com
Best Western Sunset Inn, 1601 8th St., (307)587-4265 or (800)624-2727, sunsetfrontdesk@bwsunset.com 120 ✓ IN/OUT CB H ✓ ✓ May-mid-Oct $$-$$$$
Big Bear Motel, 139 West Yellowstone Ave., (307)587-3117, bigbearmotel.com 60 ✓ OUT ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$
Buffalo Bill Cabin Village at the Buffalo Bill Village Resort, 1701 Sheridan Ave., (307)587-5544 83 ✓ OUT R ✓ ✓ May-Sept 30 $$$-$$$$
blairhotels.com
Buffalo Bill’s Antlers Inn, 1213 17th St., (307)587-2084, antlersinncody.com 39 CB H ✓ ✓ May-Oct 10 $$-$$$
Buffalo Bill’s Irma Hotel, 1192 Sheridan Ave., (307)587-4221 or (800)745-4762, irmahotel.com 39 ✓ ✓ R ✓ YR $$-$$$$$
Carter Mountain Motel, 1701 Central Ave., (307)587-4295, cartermountainmotel.com 27 ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$
Chamberlin Inn, 1032 12th St., (307)587-0202 or (888)587-0202, chamberlininn.com 21 ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$$-$$$$$+
Cody Cowboy Village, 203 West Yellowstone Ave., (307)587-7555, codycowboyvillage.com 50 ✓ OUT CB H ✓ May-Oct 31 $$-$$$$
Cody Holiday Lodge, 244 W. Yellowstone Ave., (307)389-0818, codyholidaylodge.com 39 CB ✓ ✓ May-Oct 1 $$-$$$
Cody Legacy Inn and Suites, 1801 Mountain View Dr., (307)587-6472, codylegacyinn.com 54 ✓ ✓ OUT S/H ✓ YR $$-$$$$
Cody Motor Lodge, 1455 Sheridan Ave., (307)527-6291 or (800)340-2639, codymotorlodge.us 30 CB ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$
Cody Super 8, 730 Yellowstone Ave., (307)527-6214 or (800)800-8000, codysuper8.com 64 ✓ CB ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$
Comfort Inn at the Buffalo Bill Village Resort, 1601 Sheridan Ave., (307)587-5556, blairhotels.com 74 ✓ OUT CB ✓ ✓ YR $$$-$$$$$+
Green Creek Inn & RV Park, 2908 North Fork Hwy., (307)587-5004 or (877)587-5004, greencreekinn.com 17 CB ✓ May-Sept 30 $$-$$$
Green Gables Inn, 1636 Central Ave., (307)587-6886, codysgreengables.com 15 ✓ CB ✓ ✓ May 19-Oct 9 $$-$$$
Holiday Inn at the Buffalo Bill Village Resort, 1701 Sheridan Ave., (307)587-5555, blairhotels.com 186 ✓ ✓ ✓ OUT R ✓ ✓ YR $$$-$$$$$+
Kings Inn, 524 Yellowstone Ave., (307)527-6604, kingsinncody.com 53 ✓ ✓ IN CB ✓ Apr-Oct 15 $$$
Moose Creek Lodge & Suites, 1015 Sheridan Ave., (307)587-2221, staycody.com 56 ✓ IN ✓ May-Oct 15 $$-$$$
Red Pole Ranch Cottages, 574 Stagecoach Trail, (307)899-2918 8 ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$$
Skyline Rodeway Inn Cody, 1919 17th St., (307)587-4201 or (800)843-8809, choicehotels.com 48 ✓ ✓ CB April 15-Oct 31 $$-$$$$$+
Sunrise Motor Inn, 1407 8th St., (307)587-5566 or (877)587-5566, sunriseinncody.com 40 ✓ OUT CB May-Oct 10 $-$$
The Cody Hotel, 232 W Yellowstone Ave., (307)587-5915, thecody.com 75 ✓ ✓ IN CB Dry Sauna/H ✓ ✓ YR $$$-$$$$$+
The Trail Shop, 2750 North Fork Hwy., (307)587-3741, thetrailshopinn.com, trailshopinn@gmail.com 10 ✓ ✓ R May-Sept $$$
Wigwam Motel, 1701 Alger Ave., (307)587-3861 17 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $-$$
Western 6 Gun Motel, 423 West Yellowstone Ave., (307)587-4835, sixguncody.com 33 ✓ ✓ June-Sept 15 $$-$$$$
Yellowstone Valley Inn & RV, 3324 North Fork Hwy., (307)587-3961 or (877)587-3961, yellowstonevalleyinn.com 37 ✓ ✓ OUT R H ✓ ✓ Apr-Oct $$-$$$$
Yellowstone National Park Lodges, P.O. Box 165, 4 Executive House Lane, Yellowstone National Park, WY Call for specific amenities.
(307)344-7311, yellowstonenationalparklodges.com
HOTELS & MOTELS - POWELL & MEETEETSE Units Kitchen Suite
Banquet/
Meeting Room Pool
Restaurant/
Cont. Brkfst
Steam Room/
Hot Tub Handicap Pets Airport Shuttle Season Rate
America’s Best Value Inn, 777 East 2nd St., Powell, 50 CB ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$$
(307)754-5117 or (800)441-7778, americasbestvalueinn.com
Best Choice Motel, 337 E. 2nd St., Powell, (307)754-2243 or (800)308-8447 20 ✓ YR $-$$
Oasis Motel & RV Park, 1702 State St., Meeteetse, (307)868-2551, ommw.net 19 ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$
Park Motel, 737 East 2nd St., Powell, (307)271-7310, parkmotelinwyoming.com 18 ✓ ✓ S/H ✓ YR $$
Powell Super 8, 845 E. Coulter Ave., Powell, (307)754-7231, super8.com 48 ✓ IN CB H ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$
The Lamplighter Inn, 234 E. 1st St., Powell, (307)754-2226, thelamplighterinn.com 19 R YR $$
BED & BREAKFASTS
Units
Dist.
from Cody
Private
Bath TV in room Internet
Steam Room/
Hot Tub Pets Airport Shuttle Season Rate
4 Bears Bed & Breakfast, 779 Highway 290, Meeteetse, (307)868-2157, 4bearsbedandbreakfast.com 3 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$$$
Angels’ Keep, 1241 Wyoming Ave., Cody, (307)587-6205 3 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$
Buffalo Bill’s Cody House, 101 Robertson St., Cody, (307)587-6169, buffalobillsbb@yahoo.com 3 2W ✓ ✓ June-Sept 30 $$$
K3 Guest Ranch, 30 Nielsen Trail, Cody, (307)587-2080 or (888)587-2080, k3guestranch.com 8 2S ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ May 15-Oct 15 $$$-$$$$
Lockhart Inn, 109 West Yellowstone Ave., Cody, (307) 272-8928, stayincody.com 6 In town ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$$-$$$$$
Margo’s Mountain Suite, 25 Bradford Dr., Cody, (307)587-7580, margosmountainsuite.com 3 30 W ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$$-$$$$
Robin’s Nest Bed & Breakfast, 1508 Alger Ave., Cody, (307)527-7208 or (866)723-7797, RobinsNestCody.com 4 In town ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$$-$$$$
Salsbury Avenue Inn Bed & Breakfast, 1226 Salsbury Ave., Cody, (307)587-1226, salsburyinncody.com 4 In town ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$
Sunny J’s Bed, Barn & Breakfast, 69 Cliff Dr., Meeteetse (307)868-9238, sitka53@hotmail.com 3 May-Oct 30 $$
Windmill Inn, 322 Stagecoach Trail, Cody, (307)587-5767, windmillinnwyoming.com 3 18 W ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$$$
17 18GUEST HOUSES/LODGES/CABINS
Units
Dist.
from Cody Kitchen Laundry Internet TV BBQ
Steam Room/
Hot Tub Pets Yard
Airport
Shuttle Season Rate
Apple Jack Ranch, 43 Walking Star Rd., Cody, (307)899-0546, applejackranch.com 2, Sleeps 2 5 SW ✓ ✓ ✓ May-Oct 31 $$-$$$
Beartooth Lodge and Cabin Rentals, 7 Crandall Park Ln., Cody, (307)587-7100, beartoothlodge.com 3, Sleeps 12 60 NW ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ H ✓ May-Nov $$$$
Bull Moose Retreat, LLC, 23 Bull Moose Trail, Cody, (503)793-3531, vrbo.com #245725 2, Sleeps 39 5 SW ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$$$$+
Clark’s Fork Guest Ranch, 2915 Hwy. 120, Clark, (707)694-4382, clarksforkranch.com 7, Sleeps 26 28 N ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ May-Nov $$$$-$$$$$+
Classic Cody Craftsman, 1625 Alger, Cody, (239)777-1045 2, Sleeps 6 In Town ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ May-Nov 30 $$$-$$$
Connelly’s Vacation Rental , 49 Quarter Horse Lane, (307)587-5460 1, Sleeps 4 7 N ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ May-Dec $$$$$
Doc’s Cabin, 192 Whit Creek Rd., Wapiti, (206)780-1671, docscabin.net 1, Sleeps 9 22 W ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ July-Aug 31 $$$
Hidden Treasure Cove, 2820 Baker Dr., Cody, (307)899-1401, 1, Sleeps 6 ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$$
flipkey.com/cody-condo-rentals/p332370
Hunter Peak Ranch, 4027 Crandall Rd., Cody, (307)587-3711, hunterpeakranch.com 8, Sleeps 40 61 NW ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ May-Nov 30 $$$$
Moose Alley Lodging, 1407 Wyoming Ave., Cody, (307)587-6159 or (877)511-4438, 6, Sleeps 30 In Town ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$$$+
moosealleylodging.com
Mountain View Lodge, 2776 North Fork Hwy., Cody, (307)587-5957, vrbo.com/446282 8, Sleeps 41 25 W ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$$
Rustler’s Roost Guest House, 306 Rd. 6NS, Cody, (307)899-8171, 1, Sleeps 5 15 SW ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$$
rustlersroost.homestead.com/guesthouse.html
Southfork Guest Cottage, 119 Diamond Basin Rd., Cody, (307)587-4367, kellys@tctwest.net 1, Sleeps 4 6 SW ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$
Wapiti Lodge, 3189 North Fork Hwy., Wapiti, (307)587-2420, wapitilodge.com 9, Sleeps 50 18 W ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$$-$$$$
Wapiti Mountain Cabin, 3 Paintbrush Drive, Cody, (307)899-0155, codyvacationrentals.com 3, Sleeps 18 20 W ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ April 15-Oct 15 $$$$-$$$$$
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES
Units Kitchen Laundry Internet TV BBQ Steam Room/Hot Tub Pets
Yard Season Rate
Cody Lodging Company, (307)587-6000 or (800)587-6560, codylodgingcompany.com 75, Sleeps 1-20 ✓ Most Most Most Some Some Most Varies $$-$$$$$+
Cody Vacation Housing, 1414 Stampede Ave., Cody, (307)272-0744, codyvacationhousing.com 4, Sleeps 4+ each ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$$
Wyoming Vacation Rental, 1025 12th St., Cody, (307)586-1870 or (307)272-8081, 23, Sleeps 1-14 ✓ Some Some Some ✓ Some ✓ YR $$$-$$$$$+
wyovacationrental.com
CAMPGROUNDS & RV PARKS
Units Hookups
Camping
Cabins Tents Cook Grate Showers Pets Grp Fac.
Dump
Station Internet Season Rate
Absaroka Bay Campground, 2002 Mountain View Dr., Cody, (307)527-7440 or (800)557-7440, cody-wy.com 99 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ May-Sept 30 $
Buffalo Bill State Park, 4192 North Fork Hwy., Cody, (307)587-9227, wyoparks.state.wy.us 98 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ May-Sept 30 $
Cody KOA, 5561 Greybull Hwy., Cody, (307)587-2369 or (800)562-8507, codykoa.com 250 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ May-Oct $-$$
Cody Trout Ranch Camp-RV Park, 4727 Powell Hwy., Cody (307)578-6757, wyomingtroutranch.com 38 ✓ Tipis ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Apr 15-Sept 30 $-$$
Chief Joseph RV Park, 4 Van Dyke Rd., Cody, (307)527-5510, chiefjosephrvpark.com 16 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $-$$$
Park County Fairgrounds, 655 East 5th St., Powell, (307)754-5421, parkcountyfair.com 72 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $
Parkway RV Campground & Trailer Village, 132 Yellowstone Ave., Cody, (307)527-5927, parkwayrv@msn.com 25 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $
Ponderosa Campground, 1815 8th St., Cody, (307)587-9203, codyponderosa.com 140 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ April 15-Oct 15 $
River’s View RV Park, 109 West Yellowstone Ave., Cody, (307)272-8928, stayincody.com 13 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $
Shoshone Forest Campgrounds, recreation.gov Visit website for specific amenities.
Vision Quest Motel & RV Park, 2207 State St., Meeteetse, (307)868-2551, ommw.net 15 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$
Wheels of Wonderment Motorcycle Campground, 1 Streamside Dr., Wapiti, (307)586-1842, wowmccg.com 40 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ May 15-Dec 15 $-$$
Yellowstone National Park Lodges, P.O. Box 165, 4 Executive House Lane, Yellowstone National Park, Call for specific amenities.
(307)344-7311, yellowstonenationalparklodges.com
GUEST & DUDE RANCHES
Units
Dist.
from Cody
Reunion/
Retreats Meals Pool
Steam Room/
Hot Tub Pets Internet
Airport
Shuttle Season Rate Recreation
7D Ranch, 774 Sunlight Rd., Cody, (307)587-9885, 7dranch.com 10 52 NW ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ June-Sept Weekly
Absaroka Mountain Lodge, 1231 North Fork Hwy., Cody, (307)587-3963, absarokamtlodge.com 15 39 W ✓ ✓ ✓ May-Sept $$$-$$$$
Bill Cody Ranch, 2604 North Fork Hwy., Cody, (307)587-2097 or (800)615-2934, billcodyranch.com 17 26 W ✓ ✓ ✓ May 23-Sept 21 Varies
Blackwater Creek Ranch, 1516 North Fork Hwy., Cody, (307)587-5201 or (888)243-1516 15 35 W ✓ ✓ OUT H ✓ ✓ ✓ May 5-Sept 25 $$-$$$$$+
blackwatercreekranch.com
Creekside Lodge at Yellowstone, 995 North Fork Hwy., Cody, (307)587-9795, creeksidelodgeyellowstone.com 12 42 W ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ May-Sept 30 $$$
Crossed Sabres Ranch, 829 North Fork Hwy, Cody, (307)587-3750, crossedsabresranch.com 19 43 W ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ June-Sept 10$$$-$$$$$
Double Diamond X Ranch, 3453 South Fork Rd., Cody, (307)587-5252, ddxranchwyoming.com 10 35 SW ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$$$
Elephant Head Lodge, 1170 North Fork Hwy., Cody, (307)587-3980, elephantheadlodge.com 15 40 W ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Mid-May-Oct 1 $$$-$$$$$+
K Bar Z Guest Ranch, 3477 Crandall Rd., Cody, (307)587-4410, KBarZguestranch.com 7 57 NW ✓ ✓ S ✓ ✓ ✓ Mid-May-Mid-Nov $$$
Monster Lake Ranch, 63 Nielson Rd., Cody, (307)587-5960, monsterlakeranch.com 7 8S ✓ ✓ Limited ✓ YR $$$-$$$$$+
Pahaska Tepee Resort, 183 North Fork Hwy., Cody, (307)527-7701 or (800)628-7791, pahaska.com 47 50 W ✓ ✓ ✓ Limited May 11-Oct 7 $$$-$$$$
Rand Creek Ranch, LLC, 3080 North Fork Hwy., Wapiti, (307)587-3200, randcreekranch.com 7 30 W ✓ ✓ ✓ May-Nov $$$-$$$$
Rimrock Dude Ranch, 2728 North Fork Hwy., Cody, (307)587-3970, rimrockranch.com 9 24 W ✓ ✓ OUT H ✓ ✓ June-Sept 7 Weekly
Shoshone Lodge & Guest Ranch, 349 North Fork Hwy., Cody, (307)587-4044, shoshonelodge.com 17 46 W ✓ ✓ ✓+fee ✓ May 15-Oct 15 $$$-$$$$$+
Stagecoach River Ranch, Inc., 301 Stagecoach Trail, Cody, (307)578-6074, stagecoachriverranch.com 2 16 W ✓ ✓+fee ✓ ✓ YR $$$-$$$$$
UXU Ranch, 1710 North Fork Hwy., Cody, (307)587-4637, uxuranch.com 9 35 W ✓ ✓ ✓ May-Oct Weekly
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VISITOR PARK COUNTY
81 MILES
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INFORMATION
Cody/Yellowstone Country
RESERVATION SERVICES
Airline Reservations to
P.O. Box 2454, Cody, Wyoming 82414 Cody/Yellowstone (COD)
(307)586-1574, Fax: (307)527-6228 (800)221-1212, delta.com
(800)393-2639 (800)241-6522, united.com
codyyellowstone.org Omega World Travel
Cody Country Chamber of Commerce
and Visitor Center
(307)754-5138, Fax: (307)754-4098
(800)756-0309
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836 Sheridan Ave., Cody, Wyoming 82414 srodriguez@owt.net, omegatravel.com
(307)587-2777, Fax: (307)527-6228 Yellowstone National Park Lodges
(800)393-2639 (Operated by Xanterra Parks & Resorts®)
info@codychamber.org, codychamber.org Reservations Department, P.O. Box 165
East Yellowstone Valley Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming 82190
Chamber of Commerce (307)344-7311
P.O. Box 21 Wapiti, WY 82450 info-ynp@xanterra.com
(307)587-9595 yellowstonenationalparklodges.com
yellowstone-lodging.com TO CODY
50 MILES
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation
Area Visitor Center
20 Hwy. 14A East, Lovell, Wyoming 82431
(307)548-5406
WYOMING WILDLIFE
nps.gov/bica WYOMING IS WILD! Park County is renowned for
Bureau of Land Management
wide-open spaces and abundant wildlife. Wildlife
plus distance equals safety for you and for wild
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1002 Blackburn St., Cody, Wyoming 82414 animals. During your visit to the area, please keep
(307)578-5900 these wildlife viewing tips in mind:
blm_wy_cody_wymail@blm.gov, blm.gov/wy
Meeteetse Visitor Center • Never feed or approach wild animals–to do
2005 Warren St., Meeteetse, Wyoming 82433 so can be dangerous for you and the animal.
(307)868-2454 • Stay in your vehicle to view wildlife along
office@meeteetsewy.com, meeteetsewy.com the roadside–especially bears!
• Young animals are rarely very far from their
Powell Visitor Center
mothers–leave them alone.
111 S. Day Street, Powell, Wyoming 82435
(307)754-3494 • Many animals do not show signs of stress
and may become aggressive if approached too
info@powellchamber.org, powellchamber.org closely–keep your distance.
Shoshone National Forest • Do not surround, crowd, or follow any animal–
808 Meadow Lane Ave., Cody, Wyoming 82414 it could result in injury to you or the animal.
(307)527-6241 • Deer, elk, bears and bighorn sheep are often
fs.usda.gov/main/shoshone/home observed near or on roadways–obey posted
speed limits and keep a sharp eye during early
GEMS OF YELLOWSTONE
Wyoming Office of Tourism
morning and late evening periods.
5611 High Plains Rd., Cheyenne, Wyoming 82007
(307)777-7777 Fax: (307)777-2877
(800)225-5996 Enjoy your visit and remember,
travelwyoming.com Wyoming’s Wildlife is Worth the Watching.
Wyoming Game and Fish Dept.
1. OLD FAITHFUL GEYSER is the most popular attraction in the park. It’s not the highest
Yellowstone National Park or the most regular, but it never disappoints. See other geysers nearby, and be sure to see Morning
2820 State Hwy. 120, Cody, Wyoming 82414
(307)344-7381 (307)527-7125 Glory Pool, one of the park’s most colorful thermal features.
nps.gov/yell wgfd.wyo.gov
2. MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS headquarters and features some of the park’s oldest
PHOTO CREDITS buildings. Browse the Visitor’s Center and wildlife museum. In addition, Mammoth Hot Springs
Terrace is magnificent, and the Terrace drive is a must.
Thank you to the following photographers:
COVER: Mammoth Hot Springs - Getty Images, PAGE 1: Wild Horses -
Shutterstock, PAGE 2: Buffalo Bill Postcard - Buffalo Bill Center of the West
(P.69.1800), Pilot and Index Peak - Shutterstock, Bison in Yellowstone
and Visitor Center - Park County Travel Council, Cody Night Rodeo - Park
County Travel Council, Dan Miller’s Cowboy Music Review - Mike Ross, Heart
Mountain Interpretive Center - Park County Travel Council, Homesteader
3. LAMAR VALLEY a must-visit area for serious wildlife watchers. Lamar Valley is home to
- Shutterstock, Buffalo Bill and Family in front of Irma Hotel - Park County Museum - Park County Travel Council, Meeteetse Chocolatier - Park County bison, elk, coyote, grizzly and wolf. In fact, it’s the No.1 destination for viewing wolves. Check with
Travel Council, Main Street - Mike Ross, PAGE 3: Yellowstone National Park - Travel Council, PAGE 23: Cowboys waiting to compete - Sean Smith, PAGE park rangers for best viewing times.
Shutterstock, PAGE 4: Yellowstone Sign - Jeff Bagley, Mammoth Hot Springs - 24: Front Entrance - Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Color Lithograph Poster
Istock, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone - Mike Ross, Bear Cub - Istock, PAGE - Buffalo Bill Center of the West(1.69.2173), Whitney Gallery - Buffalo Bill
5: Pilot and Index Peak - Shutterstock, PAGE 6: Rustic Dude Ranch - Park
County Travel Council, Campfire - Park County Travel Council, Campfire - Park
County Travel Council, Dude Ranch Saddle - Michael Schoënfeld, Hotel Room -
Center of the West, Plains Indian Museum - Buffalo Bill Center of the West,
Dan Miller’s Cowboy Revue - Jeff Bagley, PAGE 25: Main Street at night -
Michael Schoënfeld, PAGE 26: Main Street - Mike Ross, Irma Hotel - Mike Ross,
4. GRAND CANYON OF THE YELLOWSTONE is breathtaking. The Lower Falls drop
Park County Travel Council, Rainbow over Old Trail Town - Park County Travel Boots - Shutterstock, Meeteetse - Park County Travel Council, Patio Dining 308 feet and is one of the most photographed features in the park. There are numerous vantage
Council, PAGE 8: Kayaker - Park County Travel Council, Cutthroat Trout - Park - Park County Travel Council, Steak Dinner - Shutterstock, Powell’s Plaza Diane
County Travel Council, Absaroka Lake - Shutterstock, Mountain Bikers - Getty Fountain - Park County Travel Council, PAGE 27: Ice Climber - Getty Images, points including a 3/8-mile hike (one way) to the exhilarating lip of the falls.
Images, Wildflower - Mike Ross, Rafting - Mike Ross, PAGE 9: Draper Museum PAGE 28: Bison in Winter - Mike Ross, Sleeping Giant Ski Area - Park County
- Buffalo Bill Center of the West (photo by Sean Campbell), Cody Trolley Tour - Travel Council, Winter Kids - Getty Images, Snowmobiler - Shutterstock, Fall Elk
Park County Travel Council, Old Trail Town - Mike Ross, Buffalo Bill Dam - Shutterstock, Fishing - Shutterstock, Yellowstone Aspens - Shutterstock. 22
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