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2021 ADVENTURE VACATION GUIDE
CODY YELLOWSTONE ADVENTURE VACATION GUIDE 3 WELCOME TO THE GREAT AMERICAN ADVENTURE. The West isn’t just a direction. It’s not just a mark on a map or a point on a compass. The West is our heritage and our soul. It’s our parents and our grandparents. It’s the explorers and trailblazers and outlaws who came before us. And the proud people who were here before them. It’s the adventurous spirit that forged the American character. It’s wide-open spaces that dare us to dream audacious dreams. And grand mountains that make us feel smaller and bigger all at the same time. It’s a thump in your chest the first time you stand face to face with a buffalo. And a swelling of pride that a place like this still exists. It’s everything great about America. And it still flows through our veins. Some people say it’s vanishing. But we say it never will. It will live as long as there are people who still live by its code and safeguard its wonders. It will live as long as there are places like Yellowstone and towns like Cody, Wyoming. Because we are blood brothers, Yellowstone and Cody. One and the same. This is where the Great American Adventure calls home. And if you listen closely, you can hear it calling you.
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William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody with eight Native American members of the cast of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show,
ca. 1881–1891. Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Cody, Wyoming, USA. MS 6 William F. Cody Collection. P.6.0878
HISTORY
AN ADVENTURE
MORE THAN Experience real cowboy culture at
the Cody Nite Rodeo, which has been
120 YEARS IN
running every night in the summers
since 1938. Feel the spirit of the land in
nearby Meeteetse, which was a frequent
THE MAKING. meeting place among Native Americans.
Yet western history is only the beginning
This isn’t just anywhere. This is Cody, Wyoming, of Cody’s story. Famous American
founded by Buffalo Bill Cody. He tamed the West and abstract expressionist Jackson Pollock @TRIGS_TRAVELS
conceived his world-famous Wild West Show from here. was born here. Nearby Heart Mountain
This is where mountain men like John Colter and Jim Interpretive Center allows guests to The Buffalo Bill
Bridger survived the elements and explored unmapped experience life through the eyes of Center of the West
has been called
territories. And where Native American tribes, including Japanese Americans who were confined
the Smithsonian
the Shoshone, Crow, Arapaho and Sioux, flourished. there during World War II. You can see of the West.
This is where adventures have always taken place. original mid-century homes ordered from
the Sears Roebuck catalog. In all, there
Walk in the footsteps of history through charming Cody. are more than 40 sites in and around
Visit the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, which has been Cody that are on the National Register of
called the Smithsonian of the West. Historic Places. All that’s missing is you.
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YELLOWSTONE
TO SOME,
YELLOWSTONE IS
AMERICA’S FIRST
NATIONAL PARK.
TO US, IT’S OUR
BACKYARD.
It’s hard to tell where Cody ends and Yellowstone Or if you prefer a high-mountain ascent into
begins. That’s because the journey to Yellowstone Yellowstone, take the Chief Joseph Scenic Byway
is part of the experience. The entrance to into the Northeast Entrance of the park. This route
Yellowstone’s East Gate is a breathtaking route will take you through soaring mountains. You
that will take you along the mighty North Fork can stop for the spectacular view at Dead Indian
of the Shoshone River, which charges through the Summit Overlook. And if you like your adventures
volcanic Absaroka Range. Be on the lookout for off the beaten path, take a hike through Clarks
grizzlies, black bears, deer, elk, moose, bighorn Fork Canyon and see a breathtaking waterfall
sheep and bison as you venture toward the park. in a 1,200-foot granite gorge.
Two miles before the park, be sure to explore
Pahaska Tepee, the original hunting lodge Whichever way you travel from Cody into
built by Buffalo Bill in 1904. Yellowstone, it will be an adventure to remember.
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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
HERE, THE When you’re surrounded by majestic
mountains, pristine rivers and a sky so clear
ADVENTUROUS
you can see for miles, it’s easy to be inspired.
Cody Yellowstone is a natural playground.
Whether you like your adventure on land, in
SPIRIT OF THE water, by air or dangling from a granite cliff,
there’s something here to captivate you.
WEST IS ALIVE You can explore three distinct mountain
AND WELL.
ranges—the Owl Creek Mountains, the Big
Horn Mountains and the Absaroka Range—
with 46 peaks above 12,000 feet. Each has
miles and miles of hiking and biking trails.
If water adventures are more your speed,
there’s the Clarks Fork, the Greybull, the
Wood, the Big Horn and the North and
South Forks of the Shoshone. These rivers
are home to world-class fishing for browns,
rainbows and cutthroats, and our local guides
can take you to places that only the locals know
about. These rivers are amusement parks for
thrill-seeking kayakers and rafters.
Nothing captures the adventure and spirit
of the West quite like wild mustangs. Just
outside Cody, in the McCullough Peaks
Wilderness Area, is one of the last remaining
herds of wild horses. Don’t forget your
binoculars and camera.
@ZTBURTON @M.IMHOFF.PHOTO
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EXCURSIONS
ONE ICONIC
DAY IN CODY.
If you have only one day to visit Cody, here’s how you make
it the best day of your trip. As you explore, remember that
you are surrounded by history and adventure, because this
is where the Wild West lives on.
The collection includes
MORNING
masterpieces from Fredric
Wake up early and head Remington and Charles M.
downtown. Grab a stiff cup Russell. Don’t miss Edgar
of cowboy coffee at one of the Paxson’s famous painting
independent coffee roasters of Custer’s Last Stand;
or a hearty plate of biscuits this massive work of art
and gravy—because you’ve took more than 20 years
got a big day ahead of you. to complete. Then venture
into the Plains Indian
First stop after breakfast: Museum, where you’ll
the Buffalo Bill Center of come to understand the
the West. You’ll want to start Plains Indian people—their
here, because you could culture, traditions, values
spend the whole day inside. and history.
It’s actually five museums
for one admission price.
Relive the amazing life and
times of Buffalo Bill Cody
and the West he loved. His
journey took him from Pony
Express rider to buffalo
hunter to becoming the
most famous person in the
world—and this adventure @DMBARBERIO
is chronicled in the Buffalo
Bill Museum. The Whitney Grab a stiff cup of cowboy coffee
Western Art Museum is at one of the independent coffee
one of the finest western roasters in Cody.
art galleries in the country.
William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody in show costume with rifle and saddle, ca. 1900. Hand colored by Adolf Sphor,
1958. Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Cody, Wyoming, USA. MS 6 William F. Cody Collection. P.69.1483
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PHOTO: STEVEN SMITH
Grab a quick bite for left. Now a steakhouse and they’re bullet holes. Old Wild West Show. You’ll
lunch at the Eatery or bar, this establishment was Trail Town was voted “Best be standing right where
downtown before heading originally a brothel started Tourist Attraction and world-famous royalty like
to the world-renowned by Cassie Waters—widow, Historical Site” by Prince Albert I of Monaco,
Cody Firearms Museum, madam and respected True West Magazine. the Prince of Wales and of
which has the most businesswoman. course, Buffalo Bill once
comprehensive collection Daylight is burning, and stood. Enjoy a cowboy cut
of American firearms in there are still some can’t- of Irma’s famous prime rib
the world, with more than miss stops. Head to the Cody before you head out to the
10,000 firearms and related Heritage Museum and step next stop.
artifacts. Finally, explore back in time to learn about
the Draper Natural History the town of Cody, from its
Museum, where you’ll have humble beginnings of dirt EVENING
an immersive experience streets to the Burlington Finally, if there’s one can’t-
into the Greater Yellowstone Railroad coming to town miss activity in Cody, it’s
ecology and natural history. and an airport being built. the Cody Nite Rodeo. Since
@DORAGARYTRAVEL Then it’s on to the Irma 1938, the toughest cowboys
Hotel in the middle of town. and roughest bulls around
AFTERNOON Discover what life in the Old West The historic Irma was built have tangled every night
Do as the settlers did and was really like in Old Trail Town. by Buffalo Bill to honor throughout the summers.
head west. Because you’re his beloved daughter Irma. It’s the perfect way to cap
about to feel what life in Now on to Old Trail Town, Venture into the restaurant off a night in Cody—and
the Old West was really a collection of relocated and, if the spirit moves it’s why we’re known as the
like when you stroll the historic cabins from the you, enjoy a cold one at “Rodeo Capital of the World.”
boardwalks through Old 1800s, including Butch the cherrywood bar. This
Trail Town. On your way Cassidy’s Hole-in-the-Wall masterpiece was given We hope you enjoyed your
there, keep an eye out for Gang hideout. Heads up: to Buffalo Bill by Queen day in the land of the Great
Cassie’s Supper Club on the those aren’t peep holes; Victoria after she saw his American Adventure.
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EXCURSIONS
ONE
EXHILARATING
DAY IN CODY.
Are you the outdoorsy type? Enjoy collapsing in your tent
with your hiking boots still on after a day of hard charging?
Okay with getting a little dirt in your hair? Here’s how you
might want to spend a day in Cody. But keep in mind, there are
plenty of ways to have outdoor adventures here. You might
wish to substitute any of these activities with rock climbing,
mountain biking, fishing, trail running or backpacking—all
of which are available to you in Cody Yellowstone.
“Corbett’s Crossing.” Or if
MORNING
you prefer to be the captain
We’re no strangers to of your own ship, you can
getting up before the sun, rent an inflatable kayak
which means a quality cup and follow a guide down
of joe isn’t hard to find. the river in a separate boat.
Add a little pep to your step After you’ve eddied out for
with breakfast at one of our the last time, dry off and
small-batch coffee roasters. catch your breath quickly,
And be sure to clean because there’s still a day
your plate; you’ll want of adventure ahead.
a stomach full of fuel for
the day ahead.
You can skip the morning
shower. Today, you’re going
to hit the river. A seven-
mile whitewater ride down
the Shoshone River will be
sure to wake you up and
get your blood pumping.
PHOTO: CODY ENTERPRISE
Hire a guide to take you
@AMBERJEANNJOHNSON
and your companions on
a raft, blasting through
Every adventure has to start
rapids such as “Colter somewhere but many of them
Falls,” “Sitting Bull,” start here.
“Crazy Horse” and
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The most authentic way what life used to be like back yes three—breweries in
AFTERNOON
to experience the Old West before all of the hustle and town. We’re fluent in IPA,
You can balance out all is on the back of a horse. bustle. Also, when you’re stouts and pilsners, and we
the water you just inhaled You’ll truly feel like you’re on this quieter method of know how to brew them well
with a lunch from one of reliving the adventures of transportation, you’re much too. And for food to pair it
our many health-savvy the rugged West. So saddle more likely to come across with, you can choose from
restaurants. Healthy, organic up and get ready to grab wildlife. The Shoshone our many food trucks, pizza
produce and vegetarian life by the mane. A guided National Forest is home parlors, steakhouses or
options are easy to find in to grizzlies, bison, bighorn burger joints.
our charming town. And sheep, elk and more—all
one of the best ways to waiting to be seen. So we By now, the day is getting
enjoy your meal is outside hope you didn’t forget to late. Catch the kind of sunset
in a beautiful location. So pack your camera. Once that you thought only existed
grab some chow and hit the you’ve explored enough in movies. Drive three miles
road. Take a short drive to of the area and you’re so to Colter’s Hell. The area
Buffalo Bill State Park for a hungry you could eat a features fumaroles and hot
picnic next to our 8,000-plus- horse, get off your horse springs, making it the perfect
acre reservoir. The area is and head back to town. spot to see the sky aflame.
surrounded by breathtaking It’s time for dinner in Cody.
@JORDYMONDFRANS
craggy mountains and forest, Up next is… rest. That’s
so your eyes can get a feast Buffalo Bill State Park is open what you were hoping for,
too. The reservoir is open for for fishing, hiking and camping.
EVENING right? Well, hit the tent, your
fishing, boating, hiking and There are dozens of places hotel room or wherever
camping, so if you brought horseback ride through where you can grab a bite you’re hoping to get some
your rod, cast your line and the breathtaking Shoshone in Cody. But for you? You’ve shut-eye and pat yourself
see what you catch. All filled National Forest is a peaceful earned a beer. Not just any on the back for a good day
up? Great. Head to the next and exciting experience. beer, but a quality pint of spent in the land of the
item on the agenda. You’ll have time to imagine beer from one of our three— Great American Adventure.
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EXCURSIONS
ONE CREATIVE
DAY IN CODY.
While it’s not New York City or San Francisco, Cody does
have a rich art history. Jackson Pollock was born here,
Ernest Hemingway penned books here and Frederic
Remington, esteemed painter of the American Old West,
spent time here. This landscape has inspired artists,
photographers, musicians and poets for centuries.
on Native American art,
MORNING
which combines pop art with
Wake up early and grab abstract expressionism. If
breakfast downtown. There landscapes are your thing,
are plenty of diners and Thomas Moran captured
cafes to choose from, or the Yellowstone area with
you can treat yourself to incredible beauty that’s sure
pastries from one of our to inspire you before you
bakeries. Either way, you’ll head into the park. Other
want some energy for the big-name artists include
day you have ahead. George Catlin, Alfred Jacob
Miller and Albert Bierstadt.
After you’ve had your fill,
head to one of the finest Once you’ve reached the
western art galleries in the point where you can’t tell if
United States: The Whitney that growling’s coming from
Western Art Museum in your stomach or if one of the
the Buffalo Bill Center of taxidermied bears is coming
the West. With more than to life, it’s time to leave the
7,000 pieces to view, you Buffalo Bill Center of the
could spend years looking West and head downtown.
at what’s hanging in this
gallery. So go in with a
bit of a game plan. Some
AFTERNOON
can’t-miss pieces include There’s a variety of
Deborah Butterfield’s horse restaurants to choose
sculptures, made from from in Cody. By simply
recycled materials and walking through the historic
petrified wood, as well as downtown area, you’re sure
Fritz Scholder’s unique take to find a delightful place
Jim Wilcox. Canyon Frosting, 2001. Oil on canvas, 30.124 x 36 inches. Buffalo Bill Center of the West,
Cody, Wyoming, USA. William E. Weiss Purchase Award—2001 Buffalo Bill Art Show. 12.0120 CODYYELLOWSTONE.ORG CODY YELLOWSTONE ADVENTURE VACATION GUIDE 21
lived at Heart Mountain take on chocolate often
and documented life for the draws from the culture of
Japanese, and renowned pop Wyoming; he makes truffles
artist Roger Shimomura, who flavored with sarsaparilla,
lived in a confinement site in prickly pear cactus, bourbon
Idaho during his formative and beer. They’re every bit as
years as a child. tasty as they are intriguing.
Before you head back to
Cody, enjoy some early
western photography.
Charles Belden was one of
Edgar Samuel Paxson (1852–1919). Custer’s Last Stand, 1899. Oil on canvas, 70.5 x 106 inches. the first photographers to
Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Cody, Wyoming, USA. Museum Purchase. 19.69 capture cowboy and ranch
life on glass negatives, and
to eat. You can choose a functional art and allow its his works are on display
classic burger joint, but rich history to be shared and in The Charles Belden
there’s also Thai and even appreciated. Now it’s time to Photography Museum.
sushi if you’re looking for hop in your car to see what’s @EDGARARTURO1976
something more exotic. Cody going on outside of Cody.
is sure to have something
One man put Wyoming on the EVENING
culinary map: Tim Kellogg, the
to delight even the most There’s so much to see Meeteetse Chocolatier.
Once you get back to town,
discerning taste buds. in the area, it’s hard to it’s time for art of the
choose where to go next. musical variety. You have
After you’ve had lunch, So you have a choice: you Meeteetse is a small town a few options for getting
continue walking through can head north to an exhibit that is big on history. It was your foot stomping. You
downtown. There are at the Heart Mountain where Native American chiefs can go two-stepping at one
many galleries you can pop Interpretive Center and would powwow, and because of our many local bars.
in to, but don’t miss the Plaza Diane in nearby of its remote setting, it was You can catch the Triple
Cody Country Art League. Powell, or you can head home to watering holes C Cowboys Band, which
Established in 1964, the south to Meeteetse, where enjoyed by the likes of Butch plays early every summer
Cody Country Art League you can enjoy photography Cassidy, the Sundance Kid evening at The Cody Cattle
was built to bring together and artisan chocolate and other Hole-in-the-Wall Company. Or you can catch
local artists by creating crafted by a cowboy. Gang members. But what a local favorite, Dan Miller’s
exhibits, encouraging you’re here for is something Cowboy Music Revue, which
education and supporting Heart Mountain was different. The little town of has played classic western
the community through art. a Japanese American Meeteetse, Wyoming, was put music every summer for
Confinement Site during on the culinary map because more than 15 years. No
Another must-see is the World War II. It serves as of one man: Tim Kellogg, matter what you choose,
By Western Hands Museum a reminder of a part of the Meeteetse Chocolatier. a good time is guaranteed.
and Gallery, which American history that is He’s a cowboy who trained
features original Thomas rarely discussed. But what in crafting chocolate in Paris After the show, get
Molesworth furniture makes it interesting from and London. Because of his some well-deserved rest.
and other noteworthy an art perspective are the artisan truffles and delectable Hopefully you still have
western furniture designs. traveling exhibits that show chocolates, the New York some chocolates left to enjoy
The museum’s focus is here. Some artists who have Times referred to Tim as “the as you review your inspiring
to educate, promote and shown work here include love child of Buffalo Bill and day in the land of the Great
preserve iconic American Estelle Ishigo, who voluntarily Willy Wonka.” His artistic American Adventure.22 CODYYELLOWSTONE.ORG CODY YELLOWSTONE ADVENTURE VACATION GUIDE 23
ACCOMMODATIONS
HIT THE HAY, camping spots. If you’d like a once-in-a-lifetime
experience, you might consider a night in a tepee
BED, GRASS,
or a “glampy” sheepherder’s wagon. Whatever your
tastes or budget, you’ll find the perfect basecamp for
your Cody Yellowstone adventure.
PAD OR SHEEP- Your first stop should be to visit
HERDER WAGON. CodyYellowstone.org/Accommodations to learn more.
A long day of adventure calls for a good night’s
sleep. For a classic Cody experience, you can stay
at the historic Irma Hotel in downtown Cody. THE IRMA HOTEL
The historic Irma Hotel was built by
Buffalo Bill Cody and named after
If you’re looking for more modern comforts, there his daughter Irma.
are plenty of options right in Cody that allow you to
walk to restaurants and entertainment in the center
@ANGIESABINY
of town. If you’d like to get away from things, there
are cabins and guest ranches and plenty of great24 CODYYELLOWSTONE.ORG CODY YELLOWSTONE ADVENTURE VACATION GUIDE 25
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HOTELS & MOTELS - CODY Units Kitchen Suite Banquet
Room
Pool
Cont. Brkfst.
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Tub
Accessible
Pets
Shuttle
Season Rate
A Western Rose 1807 Sheridan Ave., (307)587-4258, awesternrose.com 24 ✓ 5/1-9/30 $$-$$$$
A Wyoming Inn 720 Yellowstone Ave., (307)587-4208, wyominginncody.com 38 CB ✓ 5/1-10/10 $$-$$$
AmericInn Lodge & Suites 508 Yellowstone Ave., (307)587-7716, americinn.com/hotels/wy/cody 66 ✓ In CB S/H ✓ YR $$$-$$$$$
Beartooth Inn of Cody 2513 Greybull Hwy., (307)527-5505 or (800)807-8522, beartoothinn.com 50 ✓ CB S/H ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$
Best Western Premier Ivy Inn & Suites 1800 8th St., (307)587-2572 or (800)624-2727, ivyfrontdesk@bwsunset.com 70 ✓ ✓ In R H ✓ YR $$$-$$$$$+
Best Western Sunset Inn 1601 8th St., (307)587-4265 or (800)624-2727, sunsetfrontdesk@bwsunset.com 120 ✓ In/Out CB H ✓ ✓ 5/1-10/31 $$-$$$$
Big Bear Motel 139 West Yellowstone Ave., (307)587-3117, bigbearmotel.com 69 ✓ Out ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$
Buffalo Bill Cabin Village at the Buffalo Bill Village Resort 1701 Sheridan Ave., (307)587-5544, blairhotels.com 83 ✓ Out R ✓ ✓ 5/1-9/30 $$$-$$$$
Buffalo Bill’s Antlers Inn 1213 17th St., (307)587-2084, antlersinncody.com 39 CB H ✓ ✓ 5/1-10/10 $$-$$$
Buffalo Bill’s Irma Hotel 1192 Sheridan Ave., (307)587-4221 or (800)745-4762, irmahotel.com, irmahotel@irmahotel.com 39 ✓ ✓ R ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$$$
Carter Mountain Motel 1701 Central Ave., (307)587-4295, cartermountainmotel.com 28 ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$
Chamberlin Inn 1032 12th St., (307)587-0202, chamberlininn.com 21 ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$$-$$$$$+
Cody Cowboy Village 203 West Yellowstone Ave., (307)587-7555, codycowboyvillage.com 50 ✓ Out CB H ✓ 5/1-10/31 $$-$$$$
Cody Holiday Lodge 244 West Yellowstone Ave., (307)349-8642, codyholidaylodge.com 39 CB ✓ ✓ 5/15-9/30 $$-$$$
Cody Legacy Inn & Suites 1801 Mountain View Dr., (307)587-6472, codylegacyinn.com 54 ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$$
Cody Motor Lodge 1455 Sheridan Ave., (307)527-6291 or (800)340-2639, codymotorlodge.us 30 CB ✓ ✓ ✓ 4/1-10/31 $$-$$$
Cody Super 8 730 Yellowstone Ave., (307)527-6214 or (800)800-8000, codysuper8.com 64 ✓ CB ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$$
Comfort Inn at the Buffalo Bill Village Resort 1601 Sheridan Ave., (307)587-5556, blairhotels.com 73 ✓ Out CB ✓ ✓ YR $$$-$$$$$+
Green Creek Inn & RV Park 2908 North Fork Hwy., (307)587-5004, greencreekinn.com 17 CB ✓ 5/8-9/30 $$-$$$$
Green Gables Inn 1636 Central Ave., (307)587-6886, codysgreengables.com 15 ✓ ✓ 5/25-10/1 $$-$$$
Hampton Inn & Suites 8 Southfork Rd., (307)587-4505, hilton.com 92 ✓ ✓ ✓ CB H ✓ YR $$$-$$$$$+
Holiday Inn at the Buffalo Bill Village Resort 1701 Sheridan Ave., (307)587-5555, blairhotels.com 186 ✓ ✓ ✓ Out R ✓ ✓ YR $$$-$$$$$+
Kings Inn 524 Yellowstone Ave., (307)527-6604, kingsinncody.com 53 ✓ ✓ In CB ✓ 4/1-10/15 $$$
Moose Creek Lodge & Suites 1015 Sheridan Ave., (307)587-2221, staycody.com 56 ✓ In ✓ 5/1-10/15 $$-$$$
River Bend Cabins 574 Stagecoach Trail, (307)899-2719, riverbendcabinscody.com 8 ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$$
Skyline Rodeway Inn Cody 1919 17th St., (307)587-4201 or (800)843-8809, choicehotels.com 48 ✓ CB 4/15-10/31 $$-$$$$
Sunrise Motor Inn 1407 8th St., (307)587-5566 or (877)587-5566, sunriseinncody.com 40 ✓ Out CB 5/1-10/10 $-$$
The Cody Hotel 232 West Yellowstone Ave., (307)587-5915, thecody.com 75 ✓ ✓ In CB S/H ✓ ✓ YR $$$-$$$$$+
The Trail Shop 2750 North Fork Hwy., (307)587-3741, thetrailshopinn.com, trailshopinn@gmail.com 10 ✓ ✓ R 5/1-9/30 $$$
Western Six Gun Motel 423 West Yellowstone Ave., (307)587-4835, sixguncody.com 33 ✓ ✓ 6/1-9/15 $$-$$$$
Wigwam Motel 1701 Alger Ave., (307)587-3861, codywigwammotel@yahoo.com 15 ✓ 5/15-10/1 $$-$$$
Yellowstone National Park Lodges P.O. Box 165, 4 Executive House Ln., Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190 Call (307)344-7311 or visit YellowstoneNationalParkLodges.com for specific amenities.26 CODYYELLOWSTONE.ORG CODY YELLOWSTONE ADVENTURE VACATION GUIDE 27
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Accessible
Pets
Shuttle
Season Rate
America’s Best Value Inn 777 East 2nd St., Powell, (307)754-5117 or (800)441-7778, americasbestvalueinn.com 50 CB ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$$
Oasis Motel & RV Park 1702 State St., Meeteetse, (307)868-2551, ommw.net, sedam.dam@gmail.com 18 ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$
Park Motel 737 East 2nd St., Powell, (307)271-7310, parkmotel737@gmail.com 18 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $-$$
Powell Super 8 845 East Coulter Ave., Powell, (307)754-7231, super8.com 48 ✓ In CB H ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$
The Lamplighter Inn 234 East 1st St., Powell, (307)754-2226, thelamplighterinn.com 19 ✓ R YR $$-$$$
The Meeteetse Inn 2207 State St., Meeteetse, (307)868-2512, themeeteetseinn.com 14 ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$
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Miles Airport
BED & BREAKFASTS Units
from Cody
Private Bath TV in Room Internet Room/Hot
Tub
Pets
Shuttle
Season Rate
4 Bears Bed & Breakfast 779 State Hwy. 290, Meeteetse, (307)868-2157, 4bearsbedandbreakfast.com 2 40 S ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$$
K3 Guest Ranch 30 Nielsen Trail, Cody, (307)272-7507, k3guestranch.com, info@k3guestranch.com 7 2S ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 5/1-10/6 $$$-$$$$
Lockhart Inn 109 West Yellowstone Ave., Cody, (307)272-8928, stayincody.com 6 In Town ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$$-$$$$$
Margo’s Mountain Suite 25 Bradford Dr., Cody, (307)587-7580, margosmountainsuite.com 3 26 W ✓ ✓ ✓ 5/1-10/31 N/A
Robin’s Nest Bed & Breakfast 1508 Alger Ave., Cody, (307)527-7208 or (866)723-7797, robinsnestcody.com 4 In Town ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$$-$$$$
Windmill Inn 322 Stagecoach Trail, Cody, (307)587-5767, windmillinnwyoming.com 3 18 W ✓ ✓ ✓ H YR $$$$
Steam
Miles Airport
GUEST HOUSES/LODGES/CABINS Units Sleeps
from Cody
Kitchen Laundry Internet TV BBQ Room/Hot
Tub
Pets Yard
Shuttle
Season Rate
Apple Jack Ranch 43 Walking Star Rd., Cody, (307)899-0546, applejackranch.com 4 8 5 SW ✓ ✓ 5/1-10/15 $$-$$$
Barrows Z3 Retreat 700 Main St., Ralston, (949)887-8935, barrowsretreatcompound.com 2 15 19 NE ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ H ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$$$$
Beartooth Lodge Bed & Breakfast and Cabin Rentals 7 Crandall Park Ln., Cody, (307)587-7100, beartoothlodge.com 3 12 60 NW ✓ ✓ ✓ H ✓ 5/1-11/30 $$$$
Bull Moose Retreat 23 Bull Moose Trail, Cody, (503)793-3531, vrbo.com/272408ha 2 32 7 SW ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ H ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$$$$+
Clark’s Fork Guest Ranch 2915 Hwy. 120, Clark, (707)694-4382, clarksforkranch.com 7 24 28 N ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ H ✓ ✓ YR $$$$-$$$$$+
Doc’s Cabin 192 Whit Creek Rd., Wapiti, (206)780-1671, docscabin.net 1 9 22 W ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 6/1-8/31 WEEKLY
EYCAT Lodging Company 1 Streamside Dr., Wapiti, (307)272-5353, eycatlodging.com 16 52 13 W ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 5/5-9/30 $$-$$$
Historic Wapiti Lodge 3189 North Fork Hwy., Wapiti, (307)587-2420, wapitilodge.com 9 50 18 W ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 4/15-10/15 $$$-$$$$
Hunter Peak Ranch 4027 Crandall Rd., Cody, (307)587-3711, hunterpeakranch.com, carys@hunterpeakranch.com 7 36 61 NW ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 5/15-11/1 $$$-$$$$
Moose Alley Lodging 1407 Wyoming Ave., Cody, (307)587-5881, moosealleylodging.com 6 28 In Town ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$$$+
Rustler’s Roost Guest House 306 Rd. 6NS, Cody, (307)899-8171, rustlersroost.homestead.com/guesthouse.html 1 4 15 SW ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$$
Southfork Guest Cottage 119 Diamond Basin Rd., Cody, (307)587-4367, kellys@tctwest.net 1 4 6 SW ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$
Stagecoach River Ranch 301 Stagecoach Trail, Cody, (307)578-6074, stagecoachriverranch.com 2 15 16 W ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$$-$$$$$
The Ralston Clubhouse 969 Carbon St., Ralston, (307)754-3949, ralstonclubhouse.com 1 14 20 NE ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$$$-$$$$$
Wapiti Valley Vacation Rentals 3 Paintbrush Dr., Cody, (307)899-0155, codyvacationrentals.com, wapitivalleycabins@gmail.com 3 18 20 W ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ H ✓ ✓ 4/15-10/15 $$$$$
Yellowstone Cutthroat Guest Ranch 53 Stagecoach Trail, Cody, (307)272-6982, yellowstonecutthroatranch.com 6 29 32 W ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$$$
Steam
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES Units Sleeps Kitchen Laundry Internet TV BBQ Room/
Hot Tub
Pets Yard Season Rate
Cody Lodging Company (307)587-6000, codylodgingcompany.com 60 1-15 ✓ Most Most Most Some Some Most Varies $$-$$$$$+28 CODYYELLOWSTONE.ORG CODY YELLOWSTONE ADVENTURE VACATION GUIDE 29
Cook Group Dump
CAMPGROUNDS & RV PARKS Units Hookups Cabins Tents
Grate
Showers Pets
Facility Station
Internet Season Rate
Absaroka Bay Campground 2002 Mountain View Dr., Cody, (307)527-7440 or (800)557-7440, cody-wy.com 98 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 5/1-9/30 $
Buffalo Bill State Park 4192 North Fork Hwy., Cody, (307)587-9227, wyoparks.wyo.gov 99 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 5/1-9/30 $
Chief Joseph RV Park 4 Van Dyke Rd., Cody, (307)527-5510, chiefjosephrvpark.com 22 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $-$$$
Cody KOA 5561 Greybull Hwy., Cody, (307)587-2369 or (800)562-8507, koa.com 125 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 5/1-10/1 $-$$
Cody Trout Ranch Camp-RV & Tipi Park 1 Trout Ranch Rd., Cody, (307)578-6757, wyomingtroutranch.com 50 ✓ Tipis ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 4/1-9/30 $-$$$
Park County Fairgrounds 655 East 5th St., Powell, (307)754-8855, parkcountyeventsandfair.com 74 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 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 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 4/15-10/15 $
River’s View RV Park 109 West Yellowstone Ave., Cody, (307)272-8928, stayincody.com 13 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $
Yellowstone Valley Inn & RV Park 3324 North Fork Hwy., Cody, (307)587-3961, yellowstonevalleyinn.com 61 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 5/1-10/15 $$
Shoshone National Forest Campgrounds recreation.gov Visit website for specific amenities.
Yellowstone National Park Lodges P.O. Box 165, 4 Executive House Ln., Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190 Call (307)344-7311 or visit YellowstoneNationalParkLodges.com for specific amenities.
Steam
Miles Reunion/ Airport
GUEST & DUDE RANCHES Units
from Cody Retreats
Meals Pool Room/Hot
Tub
Pets Internet
Shuttle
Season Rate Recreation
7D Ranch 774 Sunlight Rd., Cody, (307)587-9885, 7dranch.com 10 52 NW ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 6/1-9/30 Weekly
Absaroka Mountain Lodge 1231 North Fork Hwy., Cody, (307)587-3963, absarokamtlodge.com 15 39 W ✓ ✓ ✓ 5/14-10/3 $$$-$$$$
Bill Cody Ranch 2604 North Fork Hwy., Cody, (307)587-2097 or (800)615-2934, billcodyranch.com 17 26 W ✓ ✓ ✓ 5/11-9/30 $$$-$$$$
Blackwater Creek Ranch 1516 North Fork Hwy., Cody, (307)587-5201 or (888)243-1516, blackwatercreekranch.com 12 35 W ✓ ✓ H ✓ ✓ ✓ 5/15-9/15 $$-$$$$$+
Creekside Lodge at Yellowstone 995 North Fork Hwy., Cody, (307)587-9795, creeksidelodgeyellowstone.com 10 42 W ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 5/1-9/30 $$$-$$$$
Crossed Sabres Ranch 829 North Fork Hwy., Cody, (307)587-3750, crossedsabresranch.com 19 43 W ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 6/1-9/30 Weekly
Double Diamond X Ranch 3453 South Fork Rd., Cody, (307)587-5252, ddxranchwyoming.com 10 35 SW ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$$$
Elephant Head Lodge 1170 North Fork Hwy., Cody, (307)587-3980, elephantheadlodge.com 15 40 W ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 5/15-10/1 $$$-$$$$$+
K Bar Z Guest Ranch 3477 Crandall Rd., Cody, (307)587-4410, kbarzguestranch.com 7 57 NW ✓ ✓ S ✓ ✓ ✓ 5/15-10/31 $$$-$$$$
Pahaska Tepee Resort 183 North Fork Hwy., Cody, (307)527-7701 or (800)628-7791, pahaska.com 47 50 W ✓ ✓ ✓ Limited 5/7-10/10 $$$-$$$$
Rand Creek Ranch 3080 North Fork Hwy., Wapiti, (307)587-3200, randcreekranch.com 7 20 W ✓ ✓ ✓ 5/1-10/15 $$$-$$$$
Rimrock Dude Ranch 2728 North Fork Hwy., Cody, (307)587-3970, rimrockranch.com 9 24 W ✓ ✓ Out H ✓ 6/7-9/6 Weekly
Shoshone Lodge & Guest Ranch 349 North Fork Hwy., Cody, (307)587-4044, shoshonelodge.com 17 46 W ✓ ✓ Fee ✓ 5/15-10/15 $$$-$$$$$+
UXU Ranch 1710 North Fork Hwy., Cody, (307)587-4637, uxuranch.com 9 33 W ✓ ✓ ✓ 5/1-10/31 $$$$
These properties vary. Please check websites for amenities/activities.
PRICE KEY RECREATION CODES
$ $1 - $50 The Park County Travel Council provides room rates for planning
$$ $51 - $100 purposes only. Accommodation listings in this directory are not Horseback Riding Fishing Pack Trips
$$$ $101 - $150 endorsements by the Park County Travel Council or Chambers of
$$$$ $151 - $200 Commerce. Prices are subject to change without notice, especially in River Rafting Cookouts Snowmobiling
$$$$$ $201 - $250 resorts or during special events.30 CODYYELLOWSTONE.ORG CODY YELLOWSTONE ADVENTURE VACATION GUIDE 31
QUIET SEASON
THE GREAT AMERICAN ADVENTURE
IS ALWAYS IN SEASON.
The locals will let you in on When things freeze over,
a little secret: spring and fall the cross-country skiing,
are two of the best times to snowmobiling and ice
visit Cody Yellowstone. The skating all heat up. The
weather is beautiful, and combination of waterfalls,
with fewer people visiting, mountains and winter
you can do and see more. makes Cody home to some
of the best ice climbing in
If you’re a fan of wildlife, North America.
this is the time to come.
Typically, the animals are Snowmobile through
more active in both of these fresh powder into the
seasons. If you love baby East or Northeast Gate
animals, you will want to of Yellowstone and have
be here in spring, when an extraordinary winter
you can see bison calves, adventure. Hear wolves
moose calves and bear cubs howl and watch them
learning the ropes from run across the snow-
their moms. In the fall, big covered terrain. Snowshoe
wildlife—like bears, elk, or ski across this quiet
moose and bighorn sheep— wonderland, where hot
prepare for the winter and springs, deep snow and
move into the lower valleys crisp air coalesce to awaken
and even right into the your senses. Not many
town of Cody. people ever experience
things this amazing, but
Then winter sets in. There’s for the few who do, it will
something inexplicably be a memory that stays
magical about being in with them for a lifetime.
Cody Yellowstone in the
winter. Just because
it’s cold outside doesn’t
mean we hibernate.32 CODYYELLOWSTONE.ORG CODY YELLOWSTONE ADVENTURE VACATION GUIDE 33
2021 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
THE EVENTS
ROUN DUP
FEBRUARY JUNE JULY
FEBRUARY 12-14 JUNE 16-20 J U LY 1 - 4 J U LY 1 7
13th Annual Ice Fishing Derby Jake Clark’s Mule Days 102nd Annual Cody National Day of the
Sunshine Reservoir, Mule Days Arena, Ralston Stampede American Cowboy
Meeteetse Stampede Park, Cody Oasis Campground,
JUNE 18
Meeteetse
FEBRUARY 27 Celebrities Against Cancer J U LY 2 - 4
Buffalo Bill Birthday Ball Golf Tournament Wild West Arts Fest J U LY 1 7
Cody Auditorium, Cody Cody City Park, Cody Yellowstone Beer Fest
Park County Complex, Cody
JUNE 19 J U LY 4
MAY Celebrities Against Cancer 40th Annual Runner’s J U LY 2 2 - 2 4
Softball Games & Concert Stampede Heart Mountain Pilgrimage
M AY 7 - 8
Cody Paul Stock Aquatic & Heart Mountain Interpretive
Best of the Rockies Events
Recreation Center, Cody Center, Powell
Presents the Cody Country JUNE 19-20
Horse Sale 40th Annual Plains Indian J U LY 9 - 1 0 J U LY 2 7 - 3 1
Irma Hotel, Cody Museum Powwow Powell High School Alumni Park County Fair
Buffalo Bill Center of the Celebration Park County Fairgrounds,
M AY 2 1
West, Cody Powell Powell
John Wesley Powell Days
Carnival JUNE 30 J U LY 9 - 1 1
Powell Cody/Yellowstone Xtreme Winchester Arms Collectors
Bulls Association Annual Show
M AY 2 2
Stampede Park, Cody Riley Arena, Cody
John Wesley Powell Days
Bourbon, Beers, Bikes and
Beards Festival
Powell34 CODYYELLOWSTONE.ORG CODY YELLOWSTONE ADVENTURE VACATION GUIDE 35
AUGUST
AUGUST 7 SEPTEMBER 9-11
Cody Air Fair Yellowstone Songwriters
Yellowstone Regional Festival
Airport, Cody Downtown Cody
AUGUST 20-22 SEPTEMBER 10-11
Cody Wild West River Fest Homesteader Days Festival
Cody Homesteader Museum,
Powell
AUGUST 21
Great Dam Day
PHOTO: CODY ENTERPRISE
SEPTEMBER 13-18
CODY SUMMER
Buffalo Bill Dam & Visitor Rendezvous Royale
Center, Cody Cody
EVENTS
AUGUST 21 SEPTEMBER 17-18
Plaza Diane 40th Annual Buffalo Bill
Renaissance Fair Art Show & Quick Draw Sales
Plaza Diane, Powell Buffalo Bill Center of the
West, Cody
AUGUST 21
Taste of Meeteetse
Downtown Meeteetse NOVEMBER
AUGUST 21
MAY 28 – SEPTEMBER 17
NOVEMBER 18
Wings ’N Wheels Triple C Cowboys Band, Dinner 5:30 PM, Show 6:30 PM nightly,
Powell Country Christmas
Powell Airport, Powell Cody Cattle Company
Sample the Season
Downtown Powell
AUGUST 27-28
Cody Country Car Show NOVEMBER 27
JUNE – AUGUST
City Park, Cody Cody Cowboy Christmas Cody Nite Rodeo, 8 PM nightly, Stampede Park
Stroll and Lighted Parade
SEPTEMBER Downtown Cody
JUNE – SEPTEMBER
Dan Miller’s Cowboy Music Revue, 7 PM Mon-Sat,
SEPTEMBER 3-4 DECEMBER Buffalo Bill’s Music Hall
Trapper Stampede Rodeo
Stampede Park, Cody DECEMBER 4
Wild Bunch Gunfighters Show, 6 PM Mon-Sat, Irma Hotel
Powell Country Christmas
SEPTEMBER 3-6
Tree Lighting and
Annual Labor Day
Lighted Parade JULY – AUGUST
Celebration
Downtown Powell Free Concerts in the City Park, 6:30 PM Thursdays
Meeteetse36 CODYYELLOWSTONE.ORG CODY YELLOWSTONE ADVENTURE VACATION GUIDE 37
HOW TO GET HERE
THE DAYS OF Interstates 25 and 90 allow an approach to Cody
Yellowstone from the southeast and east. From the
CARAVANNING IN
north, Montana 310 connects I-90 with Wyoming 120.
From the south, take I-25 to Casper, then U.S. 120 to
Thermopolis and Wyoming 120 to Meeteetse and Cody.
COVERED WAGONS From the east, Powell and Yellowstone country are
approached by U.S. Hwy. 14-A and the scenic Medicine
ARE OVER. Wheel passage through the Big Horn Mountains.
Air transportation to the Yellowstone Regional Airport
(COD) is provided by United Airlines (United Express)
and SkyWest Airlines (Delta Connection).38 CODYYELLOWSTONE.ORG CODY YELLOWSTONE ADVENTURE VACATION GUIDE 39
DIRECTORY CODY DUG UP GUN MUSEUM CONCERTS IN THE PARK—FREE
Stroll through history while viewing more than Enjoy a variety of musical talent weekly.
THINGS TO
a thousand relic guns and other weapons from July & Aug: Thursdays 6:30PM-8:30PM |
many different time periods and locations. Free admission | City Park bandshell on
May-Sept: Open daily 9AM-9PM | Free admission the corner of 9th St. and Beck Ave. |
(donations appreciated) | 1020 12th St. | (307)587-0400 | cityofcody-wy.gov.
DO IN CODY (307)587-3344 | codydugupgunmuseum@
hotmail.com | codydugupgunmuseum.com.
DAN MILLER’S COWBOY
YELLOWSTONE. CODY HERITAGE MUSEUM
The Cody Heritage Museum covers the history
MUSIC REVUE
Dan Miller and his band provide award-
winning musical entertainment featuring
of the town and surrounding area. Focus areas cowboy poetry and western, country, gospel
CODY BY WESTERN HANDS MUSEUM include: town founding, early area businesses, and Americana music. Mid-May–Sept:
& GALLERY ranching/farming/agriculture, oil and gas/ Mon-Sat 7PM | Revue $20/person, Irma Hotel
railroads, tourism/rodeo/cowboys and early Cody Dinner/Show Package $39.99/person | 1131
By Western Hands (BWH) is a nonprofit families. May-Sept: Tues-Sat 10AM-4PM, Sun 12th St., next to Irma Hotel | (307)899-2799 |
BUFFALO BILL artisan guild that specializes in western 12PM-4PM | Adults $2, Students $1, 6 & under cowboymusicrevue@gmail.com |
CENTER OF THE WEST design and functional art. Our legacy artisans free | 1092 Sheridan Ave. | (307)586-4272 | cowboymusicrevue.com.
Explore legends, cultures and artworks of guild exhibits work in our gallery space and director@codyheritagemuseum.org |
the Wild West at a massive, award-winning teaches classes in our workshop. Our museum codyheritagemuseum.org.
museum complex in downtown Cody. Home of highlights western design past and present HEART MOUNTAIN WWII
the annual Plains Indian Powwow, authentic to show how Cody became the birthplace of
western design. Tues-Sat 10AM-5PM |
INTERPRETIVE CENTER
Cowboy Chuckwagon Dinners and other family- CODY NITE RODEO
friendly experiences. 720 Sheridan Ave. | Open to the public | Free admission | See details in Powell section.
(307)587-4771 | info@centerofthewest.org | 1007 12th St. | (307)586-1755 | Since 1938, the Cody Nite Rodeo has provided
centerofthewest.org. info@bywesternhands.org | bywesternhands.org. two hours of wild, western, family-friendly
action. Come early to meet the cowboys and HISTORIC CODY MURAL
Open Daily: bullfighters, and get your picture taken on
March 1-April 30 10AM-5PM Mongo the Bull. June-Aug: Nightly at 8PM |
& MUSEUM
May 1-Sept 15 8AM-6PM CODY CATTLE COMPANY
Sept 16-Oct 31 8AM-5PM Adults $24, Children (7-12) $12.50, 6 & under Beautiful mural completed in 1951 depicts
Nov 1-30 10AM-5PM Chuckwagon dinner and live music show free | Tickets can be purchased at the gate, scenes of the early history of The Church
featuring award-winning entertainers. the Stampede Office at 1031 12th St., online of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Newly
Open Thursday-Sunday: Multiple packages offered. May 28-Sept 17, or from local vendors | Stampede Park, 519 renovated museum shares the hardships that
Dec 1-Feb 28 10AM-5PM Closed July 4 and Sept 1 | Doors open at W. Yellowstone Ave. | (307)587-5155 or Mormon pioneers experienced settling the Big
5PM, Dinner 5:30PM-7PM, Show 6:30PM- (800)207-0744 | info@codystampederodeo.com | Horn Basin. May 10-Sept 24: Mon-Sat 9AM-7PM,
Closed: 7:30PM | Dinner and show tickets: Adult $35,
Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. codystampederodeo.com. Sun 3PM-7PM | Free admission | 1719 Wyoming
Child (5-12) $17 | Show only: Adult $18, Child Ave. | (307)587-3290 | codymural.com.
Admission: $9 | Dinner, show and rodeo: Adult $54, Child
Adults: $19.75 (7-12) $27 | 1910 Demaris Dr. | (307)272-5770 | CODY NITE RODEO BUS
Seniors: $18.75 info@thecodycattlecompany.com | K3 HALF-DAY RANCH, AREA
Students (18+ with I.D.): $18.25 thecodycattlecompany.com. Hop aboard the Cody Nite Rodeo Bus for
Youth (6-17): $13.25 your round-trip ride to the rodeo. Stops near TOURS & SHOOTING
5 & Under: Free most hotels and campgrounds in town The K3 Guest Ranch has western-experience
CODY COUNTRY ART LEAGUE every night June-Aug. For pickup locations themed rooms. Guests enjoy a full western
and times, please call (307)272-5573 | breakfast cooked outdoors over a campfire.
BUFFALO BILL DAM & Nonprofit art gallery/gift shop featuring codytransportation@yahoo.com | Enjoy trick horses, shooting and area tours.
VISITOR CENTER artwork and fine crafts of regional artists and codytransportation.com. May 1-Oct 6: Office hours 8:30AM-4:30PM,
artisans. Original art, pottery, photography, Ranch hours 7AM-6:30PM | Call for pricing |
The Buffalo Bill Dam was the tallest concrete
wood, mosaics and jewelry. Representing 30 Nielsen Trail | (307)587-2080 |
dam in the world when it was completed in
over 175 artists. Summer hours: Mon-Sat info@k3guestranch.com | k3guestranch.com.
1910. Today, it is a National Civil Engineering
9AM-5PM, Sun 10AM-4PM, Winter hours:
Landmark. Breathtaking views, travel and
Tues-Sat 9AM-5PM | Open to the public |
local-event information. May-Sept: Mon-Fri
Free admission | 836 Sheridan Ave. |
9AM-6PM, Sat-Sun 9AM-5PM | Free
(307)587-3597 | art@codycountryartleague.com |
admission | Located 6 miles west of Cody on
codycountryartleague.com.
Hwy. 14/16/20 | (307)527-6076 |
manager@bbdvc.com | bbdvc.com.40 CODYYELLOWSTONE.ORG CODY YELLOWSTONE ADVENTURE VACATION GUIDE 41
LIVE THEATRE GROUPS STATE OF WYOMING VETERANS POWELL RECREATION
There are several performing arts groups in MEMORIAL PARK
Cody Yellowstone. Check the websites below for Visit this landscaped park featuring the
upcoming performances. Wyoming Vietnam Veterans War Memorial,
HEART MOUNTAIN WWII CODY COUNTRY OUTFITTERS &
World War II Monument, State of Wyoming INTERPRETIVE CENTER GUIDES ASSOCIATION
Buffalo Bill's Wild West Spectacular
the Musical Korean War Memorial and the Freedom The Heart Mountain Interpretive Center tells CCOGA is proud to be at the forefront in
codywildwestshow.com Memorial. Located at the intersection the stories of Japanese Americans confined providing quality trips and vacations to the
June 29-Aug 7, Wed-Sun of 26th St. and Hwy. 14/16/20 | there during WWII. The National Historic Site mountains of Northwest Wyoming—Shoshone,
Cody Center for Performing Arts (307)587-0400 | cityofcody-wy.gov. includes a museum, original camp structures, Bridger National Wilderness and exploring
codyperformingarts.com
Cody Community Theatre walking trail and military memorial. May Yellowstone National Park. Please contact
codycommunitytheatre.com 15-Oct 1: Daily 10AM-5PM, Oct 2-May 14: us for trip information. Mon-Sat 7AM-5PM |
THE WILD BUNCH Wed-Sat 10AM-5PM or by appointment | Adults (307)587-6054 | codycountryoutfitters.com.
A fun western reenactment that involves $9, Seniors and Students $7, 11 & under free,
OLD TRAIL TOWN & MUSEUM the crowd and always ends in gunfire! call for group rates | Located between Cody
OF THE OLD WEST June-Sept: Mon-Sat 6PM | Free admission | and Powell along Hwy. 14A, off of Road 19 | SUNLIGHT SPORTS OUTDOOR
1192 Sheridan Ave. | info@codytrolleytours.com. (307)754-8000 | info@heartmountain.org | CONCIERGE
Step back in time to the Old West of the 1890s heartmountain.org.
at Old Trail Town, located on the original site of Information and experienced, knowledgeable
historic Cody City, Wyoming. Stroll through 27 staff to book all your outdoor recreation guided
historic buildings including Butch Cassidy’s MEETEETSE HOMESTEADER MUSEUM trips. Mon-Sat 9AM-8PM, Sun 9AM-6PM |
Hole-in-the-Wall cabin, visit the cemetery and 1131 Sheridan Ave., Cody | (307)587-9517 |
Jeremiah Johnston’s grave and view Mountain Presenting over 50 years of homesteading, sunlightsports.com.
Men monuments. May 15-Sept 30: Daily MEETEETSE MUSEUMS community development and family stories that
8AM-6PM | Adults $10, Seniors (65 & over) $9, make the Big Horn Basin a prime example of the
The museums feature the western photography FISHING
Children (6-12) $5, 5 & under free | 1831 Demaris Dr. | U.S. Reclamation Act’s role in settling the West.
of Charles Belden and exhibits on the
(307)587-5302 | oldtrailtown1831@gmail.com | Feb-May: Tues-Fri 10AM-4PM, June-Dec:
endangered black-footed ferrets, the grizzlies
oldtrailtown.org. Tues-Fri 10AM-5PM, June-Sept: Sat 10AM-2PM |
“Little Wahb” and “Big Joe,” information NORTH FORK ANGLERS
Free admission (donations appreciated) |
about the ghost town of Kirwin and artifacts
324 E. 1st St. | (307)754-9481 | homesteader@ Established 1984. World famous for our
from Meeteetse’s past. Feb-April: Tues-Sat
PAHASKA TEPEE LODGE bresnan.net | homesteadermuseum.com. friendly, experienced and renowned fly-fishing
10AM-4PM, May-Sept: Tues-Sat 10AM-5PM,
Oct-Dec 21: Tues-Sat 10AM-4PM, guides and Western fly shop hospitality.
Buffalo Bill’s original 1904 hunting lodge.
closed Jan | Free admission | 1947 State St. | Full- or half-day wade or float trips offered
A beautiful, two-story log lodge on the POWELL AQUATIC CENTER
(307)868-2423 | info@meeteetsemuseums.org | year-round. An Orvis endorsed outfitter and
National Historic Registry. Tours May 21-Sept 26:
meeteetsemuseums.org. Indoor aquatic facility including an eight-lane dealer. WY fishing licenses. April-Oct: Daily
Daily 7AM-3:30PM | Free admission (donations
lap pool and leisure pool with beach entry, 7:30AM-8PM, Nov-March: Mon-Sat 9AM-6PM |
appreciated) | 48 miles west of Cody at the
splash pad, continuous river, PEPSI water Walk-ins welcome | Located under our
East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park |
MEETEETSE RECREATION DISTRICT walk and jetted bench area for relaxing. Open neon leaping trout in downtown Cody, 1107
(307)527-7701 or (800)628-7791 |
year-round: Mon-Fri 5:30AM-8PM, Sat-Sun Sheridan Ave. | (307)527-7274 |
pahaska@pahaska.com | pahaska.com. Provides recreational opportunities for all
12PM-5PM | Adults $6, Seniors and Youth (3-21) flyfish@wavecom.net | northforkanglers.com.
ages. Recreation includes swimming pool,
$5 | Homesteader Park, 1065 E. Coulter Ave. |
fitness center, cross-country ski park and
PAUL STOCK AQUATIC & (307)754-0639 | aquatics@cityofpowell.com |
cabin, kid and senior citizen programs. WYOMING TROUT GUIDES FLY SHOP
powellaquatics.com.
RECREATION CENTER Mon-Fri | Call for pricing | 1010 Park Ave. |
(307)868-2603 | meeteetserecdistrict@gmail.com | Northwest Wyoming’s friendliest full-
Enjoy three gyms, cardio and weight-training service fly shop and guide service, offering
meetrec.org.
equipment, an indoor track, racquetball courts, POWELL HIGH SCHOOL professionally guided half-day and full-day
lap, leisure and therapy pools, a wet steam VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK float and walk/wade trips, plus a complete
room, a hot tub and other amenities for all line of gear. May-Oct: Sun-Sat 8AM-8PM,
ages. Closed most federal holidays. Mon-Thurs Powell High School joined with local veterans
to build a memorial honoring Powell’s war Nov-April: Mon-Sat 9AM-6PM | Walk-ins
5AM-9PM, Fri 5AM-8PM, Sat 8AM-6PM, welcome | 1210 Sheridan Ave., Cody |
Sun 12PM-6PM | 1402 Heart Mountain St. | veterans for years to come. Photos and
biographies of 32 local veterans are featured. (307)578-8217 | info@wyomingtroutguides.com |
(307)587-0400 | cityofcody-wy.gov | wyomingtroutguides.com.
facebook.com/codyreccenter. Located at the corner of Road 10 and U.S. Hwy.
14A | (307)754-6971 | parks@cityofpowell.com |
cityofpowell.com.42 CODYYELLOWSTONE.ORG CODY YELLOWSTONE ADVENTURE VACATION GUIDE 43
GOLF HORSEBACK TRAIL RIDES P A R K S - S P O R T, A T H L E T I C RIVER FLOAT TRIPS,
& SKATEB OARD K AYA K I N G & S TA N D - U P
PA D D L E B O A R D I N G
CODY MINIATURE GOLF Trail rides are also available at most area
guest and dude ranches. BECK LAKE BIKE PARK &
An 18-hole miniature golf course nestled
TRAIL SYSTEM GRADIENT MOUNTAIN SPORTS
in City Park on the corner of 9th St. and
Sheridan Ave. | Mid-May–Labor Day BUFFALO BILL TRAIL RIDES Ten miles of purpose-built trails, jump lines Gradient is a paddlesports retail, rental and
unless otherwise noted | (307)587-0400 | from beginner to advanced, a pump track, instructional center offering kayaks, canoes,
cityofcody-wy.gov. Historic one-hour trail rides leave from the a drop zone and skill trails. Open during dry rafts and stand-up paddleboards for sale and
Buffalo Bill Center of the West and circle down conditions | Free admission | 2401 14th St., rent. We also offer guided trips and kayak and
by the Shoshone River. Lead-line rides in a Cody | (307)587-0400 | parkcountypedalers.org. SUP board instruction. Memorial Day-Labor
OLIVE GLENN GOLF & pen for children are available. Museum loop Day: Sun-Fri 10AM-5PM, Sat 9AM-5PM,
rides around the Center. June-Aug: Daily March-May: Tues-Sat 10AM-5PM | Call for
COUNTRY CLUB 8AM-5:30PM | One-hour trail ride $45/person,
CODY CITY PARKS & PATHWAYS pricing | 1390 Sheridan Ave., Cody |
Opened in 1970, this 18-hole championship Lead-line (15 minutes) $20/child, Museum loop (307)587-4659 | kayakcody.com.
public golf course, rated by Golf Digest as one (40 minutes) $30/person | Call for group rates | Cody has more than 25 developed parks
of the “Best Places to Play.” Fully staffed golf 720 Sheridan Ave., Cody | (307)899-0505. featuring picnic shelters, BBQ grills, tennis
shop with golf professional. April-Nov: Daily and basketball courts, baseball and softball RED CANYON RIVER TRIPS
7AM-8PM | Call for pricing | 802 Meadow Ln., fields, BMX/skateboarding park, nine miles of
Cody | (307)587-8105 | ogcc@wyoming.com | HORSEBACK RIDES AT CEDAR hiking trails, developed mountain bike trails We raft several different rivers and offer
oliveglenngolfclub.com. and more. (307)587-0400 | cityofcody-wy.gov | two-hour trips to full-day tours. We also offer
MOUNTAIN TRAIL RIDES kayaking, paddleboarding and zayaks for
parkcountypedalers.org.
One-hour to one-day rides and pack trips for whatever river adventure you’d like. Rentals
POWELL GOLF CLUB fishing and wildlife photography. May 15-Sept available May-Sept: 8AM-8PM | Call or
15: Daily 8AM-5PM | One-hour ride $35/person, MEETEETSE TOWN PARKS check website for trip times and pricing |
Established in 1946. Championship 18-hole, two-hour ride $50/person | One mile west of 1119 12th St., Cody | (307)587-6988 |
par-72 public golf course. Golf shop, lounge & PATHWAYS
the rodeo grounds in Cody | (307)527-4966 or sunnydavidson1@gmail.com |
and practice facility. Golf club rentals (307)899-1909. The town of Meeteetse owns and operates codywyomingadventures.com.
available. PGA professional on site. 2016 host Lion’s Park, Riverside Park, Meeteetse
of the Wyoming State Golf Assoc. SR. AM & Shooting Range and Meeteetse Rodeo
Wyoming 3A Golf State Championships. SHOSHONE BACK COUNTRY Grounds. Amenities include picnic tables, RIVER RUNNERS OF WYOMING
April-Oct: 8AM-dusk | Call for reservations | HORSEMEN grills, playground, skate park and more.
600 Hwy. 114, Powell | (307)754-7259 | (307)868-2278 | meeteetse@tctwest.net | Family whitewater rafting. May 20-Aug 31:
powellgolfclub.org. The SBCH is an all-volunteer organization townofmeeteetse.org. 7AM-7PM | Call or check website for trip
that perpetuates the common-sense use and times and pricing | 1491 Sheridan Ave.,
enjoyment of recreational stock use in the Cody | (307)527-7238 or (800)535-7238 |
HANG GLIDING Shoshone National Forest—the “Horse Forest.” info@riverrunnersofwyoming.com |
MENTOCK PARK
For more than 25 years, this chapter has riverrunnersofwyoming.com.
cleared, on average, 150+ miles of backcountry Features include an all-inclusive playground,
AIRBORNE OVER CODY trails per year. See website for details and picnic shelter, BBQ grills and an 8,000-square-
POWERED HANG GLIDING local favorite trails | shoshonebch@gmail.com| foot skate park with a multi-use area WYOMING RIVER TRIPS
shoshonebch.org. and a nine-foot bowl for more advanced
Enjoy the breathtaking views surrounding skateboarders. And new in 2020 was a multi- Two-hour to half-day family whitewater
Yellowstone National Park from a powered feature splashpad! Open daily from dawn until adventures. Only company to run all premium
hang glider. No experience necessary. dusk | Free admission | 1901 Blackburn Ave., sections of the Shoshone River. May-Sept 20:
O F F- R O A D R E N T A L S
Introductory flights and flight instruction from Cody | (307)586-4112 | cityofcody-wy.gov. 8AM-6PM | Call or visit website for trip times
a certified FAA flight instructor. May-Sept | and pricing | 233 Yellowstone Ave., Cody |
Reservations required | 2834 Big Horn Ave., (307)587-6661 or (800)586-6661 |
TREAD ‘N’ TRAILS wyomingrivertrips@gmail.com |
Cody | (307)899-3659 | codytree@bresnan.net | POWELL CITY PARKS & PATHWAYS
airborneovercody.com. Providing street-legal UTV rentals and wyomingrivertrips.com.
off-roading tours to the Greater Yellowstone The City of Powell has 10 parks offering
community. Schedule a scenic tour or drive playgrounds, tennis, softball and baseball,
off the lot to begin your exploration. May-Sept: basketball, skate park, horseshoe pitch,
Daily 8AM-5PM | Packages start at $39/person | wading pool, fishing pond and 1.5 miles
405 Yellowstone Ave. | (307)296-7171 | of paved trails. (307)754-6971 |
trips@treadntrails.com | treadntrails.com. parks@cityofpowell.com | cityofpowell.com.44 CODYYELLOWSTONE.ORG CODY YELLOWSTONE ADVENTURE VACATION GUIDE 45
SPORT SHOOTING SCENIC FLIGHTS & Mercedes convertible van. Private tours, luxury TRAVELSTORYS
CHARTER TOURS tours, wild mustang tours, ORV tours and
Kirwin Ghost Town. May 3-Nov 3: 8AM-7PM | Download the app and follow along on the
CODY FIREARMS EXPERIENCE 1119 12th St., Cody | (307)587-6988 | GPS-activated Historic Downtown Cody Walking
Come discover the wonder and awe of the Cody codywyomingadventures.com. Tour or the Cody to Yellowstone Driving Tour.
Shoot the guns that won the West! From
area with professionally trained, locally apt
flintlock to full-auto. Instructor-led experiences
and friendly pilots.
covering history, safety and live fire. Over 50
EXPERIENCE TRANSPORTATION
firearms. Indoor range, kid’s arcade and
wildlife exhibit. Summer hours: Daily 9AM-7PM, YELLOWSTONE TOURS
check website for seasonal hours | 142 W.
CHOICE AVIATION, LLC
Experience Yellowstone Tours by FranzFoto A I R T R A N S P O RTAT I O N
Yellowstone Ave., Cody | (307)586-4287 | Cody’s full-service, fixed-base operator (FBO). Nature & Wildlife Photography. We offer daily
codyfirearms@gmail.com | shootgunsincody.com. Experience Cody Yellowstone by air. Scenic interpretative van tours into Yellowstone
flights, aircraft rentals and charter services National Park with an emphasis on nature YELLOWSTONE REGIONAL AIRPORT
offered throughout the region. Call for photography, wildlife viewing and geology.
CODY SHOOTING COMPLEX reservations and pricing | 3001 Duggleby Dr. | For current airline information regarding daily
May 5-Oct: Daily 6AM-6PM | (307)272-6671 |
(307)587-9262 | jsimmons@choiceaviation.com | year-round flights into Yellowstone Regional
Complete shooting facility: rifle, pistol tours@experienceyellowstonetours.com |
choiceaviation.com. Airport (COD), please visit flyyra.com.
and shotgun. No gun rentals or ammo sales. experienceyellowstonetours.com.
Public days: Wed & Sun 9AM-3PM, Sat Year-round flights from Denver, Colorado,
9AM-12PM | $20 non-member fee per day (800)241-6522, united.com
(rifle and pistol ranges) | 61 County Rd.
CODY SHUTTLE SERVICE & GRUB STEAK EXPEDITIONS/
7WC | codyshootingcomplex@gmail.com | YELLOWSTONE TOURS TOUR YELLOWSTONE May-October flights from Salt Lake City, Utah,
codyshootingcomplex.org. We are the number one Cody-based tour Private tours of Cody and Yellowstone, area (800)221-1212, skywest.com, delta.com
company offering Yellowstone Park Tours. We landmarks or Native American sites. Custom
also provide ground transportation between trips offering wildlife viewing, history, Fixed-Base Operators (FBO)
ZIPLINE Montana, Wyoming and within Yellowstone photography, wild mustangs; Winter tours
Park. Our guides are certified by the Park also available. Step-on guides for charter
Service. 6:30AM-9:30PM | Tours start at groups and motor coaches. Visit website for CHOICE AVIATION
SLEEPING GIANT ZIPLINE $175 | (307)527-6789 or (866)527-6789 | various tours and pricing | (307)527-6316 | (307)587-9262, choiceaviation.com
Experience Wyoming’s largest zipline, located information@codyshuttle.com | tour2yellowstone@gmail.com |
just minutes from the East Entrance of codyshuttle.com. tourtoyellowstone.com.
Yellowstone National Park. Soar over the B U S & TAX I S E RV I C E
nation’s first forest—the Shoshone National
Forest—with breathtaking views of the CODY TROLLEY TOURS HIDDEN TREASURE CHARTERS
Absaroka Mountains. June 15-Sept 15: Cody Cab (307)272-8364
Narrators, historical photos and audio clips Daily scenic boat tours, campgrounds, marina
Daily 9AM-6PM | Adults $85, Children $65; Cody Shuttle (307)527-6789
share the story of Buffalo Bill’s town in with pontoon and fishing boat rentals. May 15-
price includes equipment, chairlift ride and Cody’s Town Taxi (307)250-3939
the Rockies. Old and new attractions are Sept 30: boat tours daily 9AM and 4PM |
all five stations | Reservations recommended | Luxury Transportation (307)213-0598
highlighted. Give us an hour, we’ll give you 100 Fishing charters by reservation only | Book
348 North Fork Hwy., Cody | (307)587-3125 | years! Mid-May–late Sept: Daily 11AM & 3PM, online | Bighorn Canyon National Recreation
info@zipsg.com | zipsg.com. with additional 9AM & 1PM tours during peak Area, Horseshoe Bend Marina | (307)899-1401 | R E N TA L CA R S
season | Adults $27, Seniors (65+) $25, Youth hiddentreasurecharters.com.
(6-18) $15, 5 & under free | Tickets can be
TOURS purchased online; at the Cody Trolley booth on YELLOWSTONE REGIONAL AIRPORT
the porch of the Irma Hotel Mon-Sat 8AM-6PM, NATIONAL PARK HISTORY TOURS
Sun 8AM-3PM; Chamber of Commerce, hotels Avis (307)587-4082 or (800)331-1212
AGRICULTURE TOURS and campgrounds. Ask about our discount We offer motorcoach "step-on" tours of Budget (307)587-6066 or (800)527-7000
combo ticket with the Buffalo Bill Center of the Yellowstone, wild mustangs and other Dollar (307)587-3604 or (800)800-4000
Powell’s grass-fed beef is lean; our barley
West | (307)527-7043 | codytrolleytours.com. attractions of the Big Horn Basin. We have Hertz (307)587-2914 or (800)654-3131
is golden. Learn the secrets of farming in
more than 44 years of park experience. Thrifty (307)587-8855 or (800)THRIFTY
the desert. Our local irrigation and farming
Custom tours $385 | Call for details |
practices make your food look and taste better.
CODY WYOMING ADVENTURES 1508 Alger Ave., Cody | (307)527-7208 |
May 1-Oct 15: Mon-Sat | Custom tours start at
$300, Bus tours: contact Powell Visitor Center,
rberry@robinsnestcody.com | WYOMING DEPARTMENT
At CWA, we offer the widest variety of tours yellowstoneparkhistorytours.com.
Self-guided tours available with Ag app | OF TRANSPORTATION
in the greater Yellowstone area including
(307)754-3494 | info@powellchamber.org | one-of-a-kind open-air Yellowstone tours in a (888)996-7623, wyoroad.info
powellchamber.org/big-horn-basin. Yellowstone Road Report (307)344-2117You can also read
