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2019 ★ CODY YELLOWSTONE
VACATION
FIELD GUIDE
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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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HISTORY
AN ADVENTURE William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody with eight Native American members of the cast of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show,
MORE THAN
ca. 1881–1891. Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Cody, Wyoming, USA. MS 6 William F. Cody Collection. P.6.0878
Experience real cowboy culture at
120 YEARS IN the Cody Nite Rodeo, which has been
running every night in the summers
THE MAKING. since 1938. Feel the spirit of the land in
nearby Meeteetse, which was a frequent
meeting place among Native Americans.
If this land could talk, you’d need a comfy saddle. This Yet western history is only the beginning
isn’t just anywhere. This is Cody, Wyoming, founded by of Cody’s story. Famous American
Buffalo Bill Cody. He tamed the West and launched his abstract expressionist Jackson Pollock @TRIGS_TRAVELS
world-famous Wild West Show from here. This is where was born here. Nearby Heart Mountain
Annie Oakley went from being a girl with a gun to a Interpretive Center allows guests to The Buffalo Bill
legendary sharpshooter. And where Native American experience life through the eyes of Center of the West
Tribes, including the Shoshone, Crow, Arapaho and Japanese Americans who were confined has been called
the Smithsonian
Sioux, flourished. This is where adventures have there during World War II. You can see
of the West.
always taken place. original mid-century homes ordered from
the Sears Roebuck catalog. In all, there
Walk in the footsteps of history through charming are more than 40 sites in and around
Cody. Visit the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Cody that are on the National Register of
which has been 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 ADVENTUROUS SPIRIT OF
THE WEST IS ALIVE AND WELL.
When you’re surrounded by majestic
mountains, pristine rivers and a sky so clear
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
water, by air or dangling from a granite cliff,
there’s something here to captivate you.
You can explore three distinct mountain
ranges—the Owl Creek Mountains, the Big
Horn Mountains and the Absaroka Range—
with 46 peaks higher than 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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Grab a quick bite for Supper Club on the left. those aren’t peep holes; Queen Victoria after she
lunch at the Eatery or Now a steakhouse and bar, they’re bullet holes. Old saw his Wild West Show.
downtown before heading this establishment was Trail Town was voted “Best You’ll be standing right
to the world-renowned originally a brothel started Tourist Attraction and where legends like Teddy
Cody Firearms Museum, by Cassie Waters—widow, Historical Site” by Roosevelt, Annie Oakley and
which has the most madam and respected True West Magazine. of course, Buffalo Bill once
comprehensive collection businesswoman. stood. Enjoy a cowboy cut
of American firearms in Daylight is burning, and of Irma’s famous prime rib
the world, with more than there are still some can’t- before you head out to the
37,000 artifacts. Finally, miss stops. Head to the new next stop.
explore the Draper Natural Cody Heritage Museum
History Museum, where and step back in time to
you’ll have an immersive learn about the town of EVENING
experience into the Greater Cody, from its humble Finally, if there’s one can’t-
Yellowstone ecology and beginnings of dirt streets miss activity in Cody, it’s
natural history. to the Burlington Railroad the Cody Nite Rodeo. Since
coming to town and an 1938, the toughest cowboys
@DORAGARYTRAVEL airport being built. Then it’s and roughest bulls around
AFTERNOON on to the Irma Hotel in the have tangled every night
Head west, young man, Discover what life in the Old West middle of town. The historic throughout the summers.
or so the saying goes. was really like in Old Trail Town. Irma was built by Buffalo It’s the perfect way to cap
Because you’re about to Bill to honor his beloved off a night in Cody—and
feel what life in the Old Now on to Old Trail Town, daughter Irma. Venture into it’s why we’re known as the
West was really like when a collection of relocated the restaurant and, if the “Rodeo Capital of the World.”
you stroll the boardwalks historic cabins from the spirit moves you, enjoy a
through Old Trail Town. 1800s, including Butch cold one at the cherrywood We hope you enjoyed your
On your way there, keep Cassidy’s Hole-in-the-Wall bar. This masterpiece was first day in the land of the
an eye out for Cassie’s Gang hideout. Heads up: given to Buffalo Bill by Great 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 in spades.
“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 quick,
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 a sunset that
in a beautiful location. So pack your camera. Once you thought only existed in
grab some chow and hit the you’ve explored enough 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 Frank Lloyd
Wright designed an iconic home 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 back to town.
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,
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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 Once you get back to town,
Meeteetse Chocolatier.
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 14 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 Archives, 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
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ACCOMMODATIONS
HIT THE HAY,
BED, GRASS, camping spots. If you’d like a once-in-a-lifetime
experience, you might consider a night in a tepee
PAD OR SHEEP-
or a “glampy” sheepherder’s wagon. Whatever your
tastes or budget, you’ll find the perfect basecamp for
your Cody Yellowstone adventure.
HERDER WAGON. Your first stop should be to visit
CodyYellowstone.org/Places-To-Stay 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.
If you’re looking for more modern comforts, there
THE IRMA HOTEL
The historic Irma Hotel was built
are plenty of options right in Cody that allow you to by Buffalo Bill Cody and named
walk to restaurants and entertainment in the center after his daughter Irma.
of town. If you’d like to get away from things, there
are cabins and guest ranches and plenty of great
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HOTELS & MOTELS - CODY Units Kitchen Suite
Banquet
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Cont. Brkfst.
Room/Hot
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Accessible
Pets
Shuttle
Season Rate
A Western Rose 1807 Sheridan Ave., (307)587-4258, awesternrose.com 24 ✓ 5/1-9/30 $$-$$$$
A Wyoming Inn 720 Yellowstone Ave., (307)587-4208, wyominginncody.com 38 CB ✓ 5/1-10/10 $$-$$$
AmericInn Lodge & Suites 508 Yellowstone Ave., (307)587-7716, americinn.com/hotels/wy/cody 66 ✓ IN CB S/H ✓ YR $$$-$$$$$
Beartooth Inn of Cody 2513 Greybull Hwy., (307)527-5505 or (800)807-8522, beartoothinn.com 50 ✓ CB S/H ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$
Best Western Premier Ivy Inn & Suites 1800 8th St., (307)587-2572 or (800)624-2727, ivyfrontdesk@bwsunset.com 70 ✓ ✓ IN R H ✓ YR $$$-$$$$$+
Best Western Sunset Inn 1601 8th St., (307)587-4265 or (800)624-2727, sunsetfrontdesk@bwsunset.com 120 ✓ IN/OUT CB H ✓ ✓ 5/1-10/31 $$-$$$$
Big Bear Motel 139 West Yellowstone Ave., (307)587-3117, bigbearmotel.com 60 ✓ OUT ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$
Buffalo Bill Cabin Village at the Buffalo Bill Village Resort 1701 Sheridan Ave., (307)587-5544, blairhotels.com 83 ✓ OUT R ✓ ✓ 5/1-9/30 $$$-$$$$
Buffalo Bill’s Antlers Inn 1213 17th St., (307)587-2084, antlersinncody.com 39 CB H ✓ ✓ 5/1-10/10 $$-$$$
Buffalo Bill’s Irma Hotel 1192 Sheridan Ave., (307)587-4221 or (800)745-4762, irmahotel.com 39 ✓ ✓ R ✓ YR $$-$$$$$
Carter Mountain Motel 1701 Central Ave., (307)587-4295, cartermountainmotel.com 25 ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$
Chamberlin Inn 1032 12th St., (307)587-0202 or (888)587-0202, chamberlininn.com 21 ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$$-$$$$$+
Cody Cowboy Village 203 West Yellowstone Ave., (307)587-7555, codycowboyvillage.com 50 ✓ OUT CB H ✓ 5/1-10/31 $$-$$$$
Cody Holiday Lodge 244 West Yellowstone Ave., (307)349-8642, codyholidaylodge.com 39 ✓ ✓ 5/1-9/30 $$-$$$
Cody Legacy Inn & Suites 1801 Mountain View Dr., (307)587-6472, codylegacyinn.com 54 ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$$
Cody Motor Lodge 1455 Sheridan Ave., (307)527-6291 or (800)340-2639, codymotorlodge.us 30 CB ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$
Cody Super 8 730 Yellowstone Ave., (307)527-6214 or (800)800-8000, codysuper8.com 64 ✓ CB ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$$
Comfort Inn at the Buffalo Bill Village Resort 1601 Sheridan Ave., (307)587-5556, blairhotels.com 74 ✓ OUT CB ✓ ✓ YR $$$-$$$$$+
Green Creek Inn & RV Park 2908 North Fork Hwy., (307)587-5004, greencreekinn.com 17 CB ✓ 5/1-9/30 $$-$$$$
Green Gables Inn 1636 Central Ave., (307)587-6886, codysgreengables.com 15 ✓ CB ✓ ✓ 5/19-10/9 $$-$$$
Holiday Inn at the Buffalo Bill Village Resort 1701 Sheridan Ave., (307)587-5555, blairhotels.com 186 ✓ ✓ ✓ OUT R ✓ ✓ YR $$$-$$$$$+
Kings Inn 524 Yellowstone Ave., (307)527-6604, kingsinncody.com 53 ✓ ✓ IN CB ✓ 4/1-10/15 $$$
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 $$-$$$$
Wigwam Motel 1701 Alger Ave., (307)587-3861, codywigwammotel@yahoo.com 16 ✓ ✓ 5/1-11/30 $-$$
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Pets
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Season Rate
America’s Best Value Inn 777 East 2nd St., Powell, (307)754-5117 or (800)441-7778, americasbestvalueinn.com 50 CB ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$$
Best Choice Motel 337 East 2nd St., Powell, (307)754-2243 or (800)308-8447 20 ✓ YR $-$$
Oasis Motel & RV Park 1702 State St., Meeteetse, (307)868-2551, ommw.net 19 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$
Park Motel 737 East 2nd St., Powell, (307)271-7310, parkmotel737@gmail.com 18 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $-$$
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 $$-$$$
Steam
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 $$$$
Angels’ Keep 1241 Wyoming Ave., Cody, (307)587-6205, angelskeepbandb.com 3 In town ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$
Buffalo Bill’s Cody House 101 Robertson St., Cody, (307)587-6169, buffalobillsbb@yahoo.com 3 2W ✓ ✓ 6/1-9/30 $$$
K3 Guest Ranch 30 Nielsen Trail, Cody, (307)587-2080, k3guestranch.com 8 2S ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 4/15-10/6 $$$-$$$$
Lockhart Inn 109 West Yellowstone Ave., Cody, (307)272-8928, stayincody.com 6 In town ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$$-$$$$$
Margo’s Mountain Suite 25 Bradford Dr., Cody, (307)587-7580, margosmountainsuite.com 2 30 W ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$$$
Robin’s Nest Bed & Breakfast 1508 Alger Ave., Cody, (307)527-7208 or (866)723-7797, robinsnestcody.com 4 In town ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$$-$$$$
Salsbury Avenue Inn Bed & Breakfast 1226 Salsbury Ave., Cody, (307)587-1226, salsburyinncody.com 4 In town ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$
Sunny J’s Bed, Barn & Breakfast 69 Cliff Dr., Meeteetse, (307)868-9238, sitka53@hotmail.com 3 30 S ✓ ✓ 5/1-9/30 $$
Windmill Inn 322 Stagecoach Trail, Cody, (307)587-5767, windmillinnwyoming.com 3 18 W ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$$$
Miles Steam/ Airport
GUEST HOUSES/LODGES/CABINS Units Sleeps
from Cody
Kitchen Laundry Internet TV BBQ
Hot Tub
Pets Yard
Shuttle
Season Rate
Apple Jack Ranch 43 Walking Star Rd., Cody, (307)899-0546, applejackranch.com 2 2 5 SW ✓ ✓ ✓ 5/1-10/31 $$-$$$
Barrows Z3 Retreat 700 Main St., Ralston, (949)287-1309, barrowsretreatcompound.com 2 12 19 NE ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ H ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$$$+
Beartooth Lodge and Cabin Rentals 7 Crandall Park Ln., Cody, (307)587-7100, beartoothlodge.com 3 12 60 NW ✓ ✓ ✓ H ✓ 5/1-11/30 $$$$
Bull Moose Retreat 23 Bull Moose Trail, Cody, (503)793-3531, vrbo.com #272408ha 2 32 7 SW ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ H ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$$$$+
Clark’s Fork Guest Ranch 2915 Hwy. 120, Clark, (707)694-4382, clarksforkranch.com 7 24 28 N ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ H ✓ ✓ YR $$$$-$$$$$+
Doc’s Cabin 192 Whit Creek Rd., Wapiti, (206)780-1671, docscabin.net 1 9 22 W ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 7/1-8/31 $$$
Historic Wapiti Lodge 3189 North Fork Hwy., Wapiti, (307)587-2420, wapitilodge.com 9 50 18 W ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 4/15-10/15 $$$-$$$$
Hunter Peak Ranch 4027 Crandall Rd., Cody, (307)587-3711, hunterpeakranch.com 8 40 61 NW ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 5/1-11/30 $$$$
Moose Alley Lodging 1407 Wyoming Ave., Cody, (307)587-6159 or (877)511-4438, moosealleylodging.com 6 30 In Town ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$$$+
Rustler’s Roost Guest House 306 Rd. 6NS, Cody, (307)899-8171, rustlersroost.homestead.com/guesthouse.html 1 5 15 SW ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$$
Southfork Guest Cottage 119 Diamond Basin Rd., Cody, (307)587-4367, kellys@tctwest.net 1 4 6 SW ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$-$$$
The Ralston Clubhouse 969 Carbon St., Ralston, (307)754-3949, ralstonclubhouse.com 1 14 20 NE ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$$$-$$$$$
Wapiti Mountain Cabin 3 Paintbrush Dr., Cody, (307)899-0155, codyvacationrentals.com 3 18 20 W ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 4/15-10/15 $$$$-$$$$$
Steam
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES Units Sleeps Kitchen Laundry Internet TV BBQ Room/
Hot Tub
Pets Yard Season Rate
Cody Lodging Company (307)587-6000 or (800)587-6560, codylodgingcompany.com 75 1-20 ✓ Most Most Most Some Some Most Varies $$-$$$$$+
Cody Vacation Housing 1414 Stampede Ave., Cody, (307)272-0744, codyvacationhousing.com 4 4+ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Some ✓ YR $$$28 C O DY Y E L LO W S T O N E VA CAT I O N F I E L D G U I D E C O DY Y E L LO W S T O N E VA CAT I O N F I E L D G U I D E
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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 99 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 5/1-9/30 $
Buffalo Bill State Park 4192 North Fork Hwy., Cody, (307)587-9227, wyoparks.state.wy.us 98 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 5/1-9/30 $
Chief Joseph RV Park 4 Van Dyke Rd., Cody, (307)527-5510, chiefjosephrvpark.com 22 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $-$$$
Cody KOA 5561 Greybull Hwy., Cody, (307)587-2369 or (800)562-8507, codykoa.com 250 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 5/1-10/31 $-$$
Cody Trout Ranch Camp-RV & Tipi Park 4727 Powell Hwy., Cody (307)578-6757, wyomingtroutranch.com 48 ✓ Tipis ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 4/1-9/30 $-$$$
Park County Fairgrounds 655 East 5th St., Powell, (307)754-8855, parkcountyeventswy.com 75 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $
Parkway RV Campground & Trailer Village 132 Yellowstone Ave., Cody, (307)527-5927, parkwayrv@msn.com 25 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $
Ponderosa Campground 1815 8th St., Cody, (307)587-9203, codyponderosa.com 140 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 4/15-10/15 $
River’s View RV Park 109 West Yellowstone Ave., Cody, (307)272-8928, stayincody.com 13 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $
Vision Quest Motel & RV Park 2207 State St., Meeteetse, (307)868-2551, vqmm.net 15 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ YR $$
Wheels of Wonderment Campground 1 Streamside Dr., Wapiti, (218)821-2222, wowmccg.com 42 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 5/1-10/31 $-$$
Yellowstone Valley Inn & RV Park 3324 North Fork Hwy., (307) 587-3961, yellowstonevalleyinn.com 60 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 5/1-10/31 $$
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.
Miles Reunion/ Steam/ Airport
GUEST & DUDE RANCHES Units
from Cody Retreats
Meals Pool
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 ✓ ✓ ✓ 5/15-9/15 $$$-$$$$
Bill Cody Ranch 2604 North Fork Hwy., Cody, (307)587-2097 or (800)615-2934, billcodyranch.com 17 26 W ✓ ✓ ✓ 5/23-9/21 $$$-$$$$
Blackwater Creek Ranch 1516 North Fork Hwy., Cody, (307)587-5201 or (888)243-1516, blackwatercreekranch.com 12 35 W ✓ ✓ OUT H ✓ ✓ ✓ 5/15-9/15 $$-$$$$$+
Creekside Lodge at Yellowstone 995 North Fork Hwy., Cody, (307)587-9795, creeksidelodgeyellowstone.com 12 42 W ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 5/1-9/30 $$$
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 $$-$$$$$
Elephant Head Lodge 1170 North Fork Hwy., Cody, (307)587-3980, elephantheadlodge.com 15 40 W ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 5/15-10/1 $$$-$$$$$+
K Bar Z Guest Ranch 3477 Crandall Rd., Cody, (307)587-4410, kbarzguestranch.com 7 57 NW ✓ ✓ S ✓ ✓ ✓ 5/15-11/15 $$$-$$$$
Monster Lake Ranch 63 Nielson Rd., Cody, (307)587-5960, monsterlakeranch.com 7 8S ✓ ✓ Limited ✓ YR $$$-$$$$$+
Pahaska Tepee Resort 183 North Fork Hwy., Cody, (307)527-7701 or (800)628-7791, pahaska.com 47 50 W ✓ ✓ ✓ Limited 5/10-10/6 $$-$$$$
Rand Creek Ranch 3080 North Fork Hwy., Wapiti, (307)587-3200, randcreekranch.com 7 20 W ✓ ✓ ✓ 5/1-11/30 $$$-$$$$
Rimrock Dude Ranch 2728 North Fork Hwy., Cody, (307)587-3970, rimrockranch.com 9 24 W ✓ ✓ OUT H ✓ ✓ 6/1-9/7 Weekly
Shoshone Lodge & Guest Ranch 349 North Fork Hwy., Cody, (307)587-4044, shoshonelodge.com 17 46 W ✓ ✓ fee ✓ 5/15-10/15 $$$-$$$$$+
Stagecoach River Ranch 301 Stagecoach Trail, Cody, (307)578-6074, stagecoachriverranch.com 2 16 W ✓ fee ✓ ✓ YR $$$-$$$$$
UXU Ranch 1710 North Fork Hwy., Cody, (307)587-4637, uxuranch.com 9 35 W ✓ ✓ ✓ 5/1-10/31 Weekly
PRICE KEY RECREATION CODES
$ $1 - $50 The Park County Travel Council provides room rates for planning
$$ $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
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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. Climbers
this is the time to come. from all over the world
Typically, the animals are travel here for the Cody
more active in both of these Ice Climbing Festival
seasons. If you love baby every other February.
animals, you will want to
be here in spring, when Snowmobile through
you can see bison calves, fresh powder into the
moose calves and bear cubs East or Northeast Gate
learning the ropes from of Yellowstone and have
their moms. In the fall, big an extraordinary winter
wildlife—like bears, elk, adventure. Hear wolves
moose and bighorn sheep— howl and watch them
prepare for the winter and run across the snow-
move into the lower valleys covered terrain. Snowshoe
and even right into the or ski across this quiet
town of Cody. wonderland, where hot
springs, deep snow and
Then winter sets in. There’s crisp air coalesce to awaken
something inexplicably your senses. Not many
magical about being in people ever experience
Cody Yellowstone in the things this amazing, but
winter. Just because for the few who do, it will
it’s cold outside doesn’t be a memory that stays
mean we hibernate. with them for a lifetime.32 C O DY Y E L LO W S T O N E VA CAT I O N F I E L D G U I D E C O DY Y E L LO W S T O N E VA CAT I O N F I E L D G U I D E
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2019 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
THE EVENTS ROUN DUP
FEBRUARY JUNE J U LY 2 - 4 J U LY 2 0
Wild West Arts Fest Yellowstone Beer Fest
FEBRUARY 9-10 JUNE 1
City Park, Cody Park County Complex, Cody
Annual Ice Fishing Derby Party in the Pasture
Sunshine Reservoir, Rodeo Grounds, Meeteetse J U LY 4 J U LY 2 1
Meeteetse 38th Annual Runner’s Double Dee/Amelia
JUNE 8
Stampede Earhart Tour
FEBRUARY 23 Legend Rock State Paul Stock Aquatic & Meeteetse Museums,
Buffalo Bill Birthday Ball Petroglyph Site Tour Recreation Center, Cody Meeteetse
Cody Auditorium, Cody Meeteetse Museums,
Meeteetse J U LY 5 - 6 J U LY 2 3 - 2 7
Powell High School Alumni Park County Fair
MAY JUNE 12-16
Celebration Park County Fairgrounds,
Jake Clark’s Mule Days Powell Powell
M AY 4 - 5 Mule Days Arena, Ralston
May Day’s Fishing Derby J U LY 1 2 - 1 4 J U LY 2 6 - 2 7
JUNE 15-16
Downtown & Sunshine Winchester Arms Collectors Heart Mountain Pilgrimage
Reservoir, Meeteetse 38th Annual Plains Indian Association Annual Show Heart Mountain Interpretive
Museum Powwow Riley Arena, Cody Center, Between Cody & Powell
M AY 1 0 - 1 1 Buffalo Bill Center of the
Cody Country Horse Sale West, Cody J U LY 1 9 J U LY 2 8
Previews & Ranch Horse Outdoor Concert Starring Historic Pitchfork
JUNE 30
Competition “Miss V the Gypsy Cowbelle Ranch Tour
Jake Clark’s Mule Days Cody/Yellowstone and Packin’ the Mail” Pitchfork Ranch, Meeteetse
Arena, Ralston Xtreme Bulls Meeteetse Museums,
Stampede Park, Cody Meeteetse
M AY 1 1 AUGUST
Best of the Rockies Events J U LY 2 0
Presents the Cody Country JULY National Day of the AUGUST 3
Horse Sale American Cowboy 15th Annual
J U LY 1 - 4
Irma Hotel, Cody Oasis Campground, Summer Triathlon
100th Annual Cody Cody
Meeteetse
Stampede
Stampede Park, Cody34 C O DY Y E L LO W S T O N E VA CAT I O N F I E L D G U I D E C O DY Y E L LO W S T O N E VA CAT I O N F I E L D G U I D E
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AUGUST SEPTEMBER 16-21
Rendezvous Royale
AUGUST 3
Cody
Cody Air Fair
Yellowstone Regional SEPTEMBER 20-21
Airport, Cody 38th Annual Buffalo Bill
Art Show & Quick Draw Sales
AUGUST 11
Buffalo Bill Center of the
Kirwin Tour
West, Cody
Meeteetse Museums,
Meeteetse
NOVEMBER
PHOTO: CODY ENTERPRISE
AUGUST 16
Taste of Meeteetse
NOVEMBER 21
Downtown Meeteetse
Sample the Seasons
AUGUST 17 and Festival of Trees
Plaza Diane Downtown Powell
Renaissance Fair
NOVEMBER 30
CODY SUMMER
Plaza Diane, Powell
Cody Christmas Stroll
AUGUST 17 and Lighted Parade
EVENTS
Great Dam Day Downtown Cody
Buffalo Bill Dam & Visitor
Center, Cody
DECEMBER
AUGUST 17-18
Cody Wild West River Fest DECEMBER 6-8
Cody Powell Country Christmas MAY – SEPTEMBER
and Tour of Homes
Dan Miller’s Cowboy Music Revue, 8 p.m. Mon-Sat,
AUGUST 23-24 Downtown Powell
CowboyMusicRevue.com
Cody Country Car Show
City Park, Cody DECEMBER 15
Christmas in Meeteetse
AUGUST 31- Downtown Meeteetse JUNE – AUGUST
SEPTEMBER 2
Cody Nite Rodeo, 8 p.m. nightly – Stampede Park
Annual Labor Day
Celebration
Meeteetse
JUNE – SEPTEMBER
LOCAL THEATRE GROUPS
Wild Bunch Gunfighters Show, 6 p.m. Mon-Sat – Irma Hotel
SEPTEMBER
Cody Center for Performing Arts
codyperformingarts.com
SEPTEMBER 6-7 JUNE – SEPTEMBER 21
Trapper Stampede Rodeo
Cody Community Theatre Triple C Cowboys Band, Dinner 5:30 p.m., Show 6:30 p.m.
Stampede Park, Cody
codycommunitytheatre.com nightly – Cody Cattle Company
SEPTEMBER 13-14
Homesteader Days Festival Rocky Mountain Dance Theatre
Homesteader Museum, rockymountaindancetheatre.org JULY – AUGUST
Powell Free Concerts in the City Park, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays36 C O DY Y E L LO W S T O N E VA CAT I O N F I E L D G U I D E C O DY Y E L LO W S T O N E VA CAT I O N F I E L D G U I D E
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HOW TO GET HERE
THE DAYS OF CARAVANNING IN
COVERED WAGONS ARE OVER.
Interstates 25 and 90 allow an approach to Cody
Yellowstone from the southeast and east. From the
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.
From the east, Powell and Yellowstone country are
approached by U.S. Hwy. 14-A and the scenic Medicine
Wheel passage through the Big Horn Mountains.
Air transportation to the Yellowstone Regional Airport
(COD) is provided by United Airlines (United Express)
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DIRECTORY 6 CODY DUG UP GUN MUSEUM 11 DAN MILLER’S COWBOY
Stroll through history while viewing more than MUSIC REVUE
THINGS TO
a thousand relic guns and other weapons from Dan Miller and his band provide award-
many different time periods and locations. winning musical entertainment featuring
May-Sept: Open daily 9AM-9PM • Free admission cowboy poetry and western, country, gospel
(donations appreciated) • 1020 12th St. •
DO IN CODY
and Americana music. June-Sept: Mon-Sat
(307)587-3344 • codydugupgunmuseum@ 8PM • $17 per person • 1131 12th St.,
hotmail.com • codydugupgunmuseum.com. next to Irma Hotel • (307)899-2799
• cowboymusicrevue@gmail.com •
YELLOWSTONE. 7 CODY HERITAGE MUSEUM
The Cody Heritage Museum is dedicated to
cowboymusicrevue.com.
12 HEART MOUNTAIN WWII
the history of the town and the surrounding
area. The exhibitions cover the prehistory and INTERPRETIVE CENTER
CODY 3 BY WESTERN HANDS MUSEUM
the town’s founding through 1960. Mid-May
& ARCHIVES See details in Powell section.
through Sept: Tues-Sat 10AM-4PM, Sun
The By Western Hands Museum and Archives 12PM-4PM • Adults $2, Students $1, 6 and
1 BUFFALO BILL features original Thomas Molesworth furniture under free • 1092 Sheridan Ave. • (307)586-
CENTER OF THE WEST
13HISTORIC CODY MURAL
as well as other western furniture designs. 4272 • director@codyheritagemuseum.org •
codyheritagemuseum.org.
& MUSEUM
Our five museums share stories, facts and The museum’s focus is to educate, promote
legends of the West. Find your true West in and preserve iconic American functional art Beautiful mural completed in 1951 depicts
one place, for one price—at the “Center” of it and allow its rich history to be shared and scenes of the early history of The Church
all! Special programs daily June-Aug, special appreciated. Mon-Sat 9AM-5PM • Open to the 8 CODY NITE RODEO of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Newly
events throughout the year • 720 Sheridan Ave.
• (307)587-4771 • info@centerofthewest.org • public, admission is free • 1007 12th St. • renovated museum shares the hardships that
Since 1938, the Cody Nite Rodeo has provided
centerofthewest.org. (307)568-1755 • info@bywesternhands.org • Mormon pioneers experienced settling the Big
two hours of wild, western, family-friendly
bywesternhands.org. Horn Basin. May 13-Sept 27: Mon-Sat 9AM-7PM,
Open Daily: action. Come early to meet the cowboys and
Sun 3-7PM • Free admission • 1719 Wyoming
March 1-April 30 10AM-5PM bullfighters, and get your picture taken on
Ave. • (307)587-3290 • codymural.com.
May 1-Sept 15 8AM-6PM Mongo the Bull. June-Aug: Nightly at 8PM •
Sept 16-Oct 31 8AM-5PM
4 CODY CATTLE COMPANY Adults $20, Children (7-12) $10, 6 and under
Nov 1-30 10AM-5PM Chuckwagon dinner and live music show free • Tickets can be purchased at the gate, 14 K3 HALF-DAY RANCH, AREA
Open Thursday-Sunday: featuring award-winning entertainers. the Stampede Office at 1031 12th St., online,
Multiple packages offered. June-Sept 21: or from local vendors • Stampede Park, 519 TOURS & SHOOTING
Dec 1-Feb 28 10AM-5PM
5-7:30PM, Show 6:30-7:30PM • Dinner and W. Yellowstone Ave. • (307)587-5155 or The K3 Guest Ranch has themed rooms all
Closed: show tickets: Adult $32, Child (3-12) $16, (800)207-0744 • info@codystampederodeo.com about western experiences. A full western
Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Show only: Adult $17, Child $8. Dinner, • codystampederodeo.com.
breakfast cooked outdoors over a campfire.
Admission: show and rodeo: Adult $49, Child (7-12) Enjoy trick horses, shooting and area tours.
Adults: $19.50 $26 • 1910 Demaris Dr. • (307)272-5770 • April 15-Oct 6: Office hours 8:30AM-4:30PM,
Seniors: $18.50 reservations@thecodycattlecompany.com • 9 CODY NITE RODEO BUS Ranch hours 7AM-6:30PM • Call for pricing
Students (18+ with I.D.): $18.00 thecodycattlecompany.com. • 30 Nielsen Trail • (307)587-2080 • info@
Youth (6-17): $13.00 Bus to the Cody Nite Rodeo every night,
June-Aug. Stops near most hotels and k3guestranch.com • k3guestranch.com.
5 & Under: Free
campgrounds in town • Roundtrip: Adults
5 CODY COUNTRY ART LEAGUE $5, Children (9-14) $3, 8 and under free •
15 OLD TRAIL TOWN & MUSEUM OF
2 BUFFALO BILL DAM & Nonprofit art gallery featuring artwork and For pickup locations and times, please call
VISITOR CENTER fine crafts of regional artists and artisans. (307)272-5573 • codytransportation@yahoo. THE OLD WEST
Original art, pottery, photography, wood, com • codytransportation.com. Step back in time to the Old West of the 1890s
The Buffalo Bill Dam was the tallest concrete mosaics and jewelry with monthly shows. at Old Trail Town. Located on the original site of
dam in the world when it was completed in Representing more than 135 artists. Summer historic Cody, Wyoming. Check out the historic
1910. Today, it is a National Civil Engineering hours: Mon-Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun 10AM-4PM, 10 CONCERTS IN THE PARK—FREE cemetery, Jeremiah Johnston’s Grave and 27
Landmark. Breathtaking views, travel and Winter hours: Tues-Sat 9AM-5PM • Free
Enjoy a variety of musical talent at the City historic buildings including Butch Cassidy’s Hole-
local-event information. May & Sept: Mon-Fri admission • 836 Sheridan Ave. • (307)587-
Park bandshell on the corner of 9th St. and in-the-Wall cabin. The Old West as it really was.
8AM-6PM, Sat-Sun 9AM-5PM, June-Aug: 3597 • art@codycountryartleague.com •
Beck Ave. weekly on Thursdays through July May 15-Sept 30: Daily 8AM-6PM • Adults $10,
Mon-Fri 8AM-7PM, Sat-Sun 9AM-5PM • Free codycountryartleague.com.
and Aug 6:30-8:30PM • Free admission • Seniors (65 & over) $9, Children (6-12) $5, 5 and
admission • Located 6 miles west of Cody on
(307)587-0400 • cityofcody-wy.gov. under free • 1831 Demaris Dr. • (307)587-5302 •
Hwy. 14/16/20 • (307)527-6076 • manager@
visitus@oldtrailtown.org • oldtrailtown.org.
bbdvc.com • bbdvc.com.40 C O DY Y E L LO W S T O N E VA CAT I O N F I E L D G U I D E C O DY Y E L LO W S T O N E VA CAT I O N F I E L D G U I D E
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16 PAHASKA TEPEE LODGE 10AM-4PM, May-Sept: Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM, year-round: Mon-Fri 5:30AM-8PM, Sat-Sun 12- CLIMBING
Oct-Dec 22: Tues-Sat 10AM-4PM, closed Jan 5PM • Adults $6, Seniors and Youth (3-21) $5
Buffalo Bill’s original 1904 hunting lodge. • Free admission • 1947 State St. • (307)868- • Located in Homesteader Park, 1065 E. Coulter
A beautiful, two-story log lodge on the 2423 • director@meeteetsemuseums.org • Ave., Powell • (307)754-0639 • aquatics@ 29 THE MOUNTAIN GUIDES CODY
National Historic Registry. Tours June-Aug: meeteetsemuseums.org. cityofpowell.com • powellaquatics.com.
Daily 8:30AM-4PM • Donations appreciated • Climbing school and guide service. Half-
48 miles west of Cody at the East Entrance to day, full-day and multi-day programs
Yellowstone National Park • (307)527-7701 for all ages. Custom hiking, backpacking,
21 MEETEETSE RECREATION DISTRICT 25 POWELL HIGH SCHOOL
climbing and mountaineering trips available.
or (800)628-7791 • pahaska@pahaska.com •
pahaska.com. Provides recreational opportunities for all ages. VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK Mon-Sat 9AM-6PM • 1131 Sheridan Ave.
Recreation includes swimming pool, fitness Powell High School joined with local veterans in Sunlight Sports, Cody • (800)239-7642 •
center, cross-country ski park and cabin. to build a memorial honoring Powell’s war cody@jhmg.com • jhmg.com.
17 PAUL STOCK AQUATIC & Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM • Call for pricing • 1010 Park veterans for years to come. Photos and
RECREATION CENTER Ave. • (307)868-2603 • meeteetserecdistrict@ biographies of 32 local veterans are featured. FISHING
gmail.com • meetrec.org. Located at the corner of Road 10 and U.S. Hwy
Enjoy three gyms, cardio and weight-training 14A • (307)754-6971 • parks@cityofpowell.com
equipment, an indoor track, racquetball courts,
lap, leisure and therapy pools, a wet steam
POWELL • cityofpowell.com. 30 NORTH FORK ANGLERS
room, a hot tub and other amenities for all Fly-fishing headquarters for northwest
ages. Closed most federal holidays. Mon-Thurs Wyoming since 1984. Friendly, knowlegeable
5AM-10PM, Fri 5AM-9PM, Sat 8AM-6PM,
22 HEART MOUNTAIN WWII RECREATION and professionally guided fly-fishing trips
Sun 12PM-6PM • 1402 Heart Mountain St. • INTERPRETIVE CENTER and a completely stocked fly shop at a
(307)587-0400 • cityofcody-wy.gov • The Heart Mountain Interpretive Center tells 26 CODY COUNTRY OUTFITTERS &
convenient downtown location. Float or
facebook.com/codyreccenter. the stories of Japanese Americans confined walk/wade trips. Walk-ins welcome. May-Oct:
GUIDES ASSOCIATION Daily 8AM-8PM, Nov-April: Mon-Sat 9AM-6PM •
there during WWII. The National Historic Site
includes a museum, original camp structures, Professional outfitters and guides offering 1107 Sheridan Ave., Cody • (307)527-7274 •
18STATE OF WYOMING VETERANS walking trail and military memorial. May safe horseback rides, pack trips and fishing flyfish@wavecom.net • northforkanglers.com.
MEMORIAL PARK 15-Oct 1: Daily 10AM-5PM, Oct 2-May 14: Wed- trips into the local mountain areas with a high
Sat 10AM-5PM or by appointment • Adults $9, chance of seeing elk, deer, antelope, sheep,
Visit this landscaped park featuring the 31 WYOMING TROUT GUIDES FLY SHOP
Seniors and Students $7, 11 and under free, moose, mountain lions and goats. 7AM-7PM •
Wyoming Vietnam Veterans War Memorial,
call for group rates • Located between Cody (307)587-6054 • codycountryoutfitters.com. Northwest Wyoming’s friendliest full-service fly
World War II Monument, State of Wyoming
and Powell along Hwy. 14A, off of Road 19 • shop and guide service, offering professionally
Korean War Memorial and the Freedom
(307)754-8000 • info@heartmountain.org • guided half-day and full-day float and
Memorial. Located at the intersection 27 SUNLIGHT SPORTS OUTDOOR
heartmountain.org. walk/wade trips, plus a complete line of
of 26th St. and Hwy. 14/16/20 •
(307)587-0400 • cityofcody-wy.gov. CONCIERGE gear. Walk-ins welcome. May-Oct: Sun-Sat
Information and experienced, knowledgeable 8AM-8PM, Nov-April: Mon-Sat 9AM-6PM
23 HOMESTEADER MUSEUM • 1210 Sheridan Ave., Cody • (307)578-
staff to book all your outdoor recreation guided
19 THE WILD BUNCH Step back in time and experience the bygone trips. Mon-Sat 9AM-8PM, Sun 9AM-6PM • 8217 • info@wyomingtroutguides.com •
eras of the early- to mid-20th century. 1131 Sheridan Ave., Cody • (307)587-9517 • wyomingtroutguides.com.
A fun western reenactment that involves the
Explore the world of pioneers, visit renovated sunlightsports.com.
crowd and always ends in gunfire! June-Sept:
homesteader cabins, climb aboard a caboose, GOLF
Mon-Sat 6PM • Free admission • 1192 Sheridan
view special exhibits and much more. Feb-May:
Ave. • info@codytrolleytours.com. BIKING & HIKING
Tues-Fri 10AM-4PM, June-Dec: Tues-Fri 10AM-
5PM, June-Aug: Sat 10AM-2PM • Free admission 32 CODY MINIATURE GOLF
MEETEETSE (donations appreciated) • 324 E. 1st St. • 28ABSAROKA BIKEFITTERS & An 18-hole miniature golf course nestled
(307)754-9481 • homesteader@bresnan.net •
homesteadermuseum.com. BACKCOUNTRY GUIDES in City Park on the corner of 9th St. and
20 MEETEETSE MUSEUMS Sheridan Ave. • Mid-May through Labor Day
Backcountry guide service specializing in day
unless otherwise noted • (307)587-0400
The museums feature the western photography hikes, day biking and multi-day backpacking • cityofcody-wy.gov.
of Charles Belden, the history of the endangered
24 POWELL AQUATIC CENTER and mountain biking. June-Sept 1 • Call
black-footed ferrets, exhibits showcasing for hours and pricing • (307)899-7425 •
Indoor aquatic facility including an eight-lane
“Little Wahb, the Grizzly,” information about absarokabicycle@tctwest.net.
lap pool and leisure pool with beach entry,
the ghost-mining town of Kirwin and artifacts splash pad, continuous river, PEPSI water
from Meeteetse’s past. Feb-April: Tues-Sat walk and jetted bench area for relaxing. Open42 C O DY Y E L LO W S T O N E VA CAT I O N F I E L D G U I D E C O DY Y E L LO W S T O N E VA CAT I O N F I E L D G U I D E
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33 OLIVE GLENN GOLF & 37 HORSEBACK RIDES AT CEDAR fields, BMX/skateboarding park, nine miles of through Nov • Call for hours and pricing •
COUNTRY CLUB MOUNTAIN TRAIL RIDES hiking trails, developed mountain-bike trails 1390 Sheridan Ave., Cody • (307)587-4659 •
One-hour to one-day rides and pack trips for and more. (307)587-0400 • cityofcody-wy.gov • gradientmountainsports.net.
Opened in 1970, this 18-hole championship parkcountypedalers.org.
fishing and wildlife photography. One mile west
public golf course was rated by Golf Digest as
of the rodeo grounds in Cody. May 15-Sept 15:
one of the “Best Places to Play.” Fully staffed golf 47 RED CANYON RIVER TRIPS
Daily 8AM-5PM • One-hour ride $35, two-hour
shop with PGA professional. April-Nov 1: Daily 42BECK LAKE BIKE PARK &
ride $50 • (307)527-4966 or (307)899-1909. We raft several different rivers and offer
7AM-8PM • Call for pricing • 802 Meadow Ln., TRAIL SYSTEM
Cody • (307)587-5551 • ogcc@wyoming.com • two-hour trips to full-day tours. We also offer
oliveglenngolfclub.com. Ten miles of purpose-built trails, jump lines kayaking, paddleboarding and zayaks for
38SHOSHONE BACK COUNTRY from beginner to advanced, a pump track, whatever river adventure you’d like. Rentals
HORSEMEN a drop zone and skill trails. Open during dry available May-Sept: 8AM-8PM • Call or check
34 POWELL GOLF CLUB conditions • Free admission • 2401 14th St., website for trip times and pricing • 1119 12th
The SBCH is an all-volunteer organization
Cody • (307)587-0400 • parkcountypedalers.org. St., Cody • (307)587-6988 • sunnydavidson1@
Established in 1946. Championship 18-hole, that perpetuates the common-sense use and
gmail.com • codywyomingadventures.com.
par-72 public golf course. Golf shop, lounge enjoyment of recreational stock use in the
and practice facility. Golf-club rentals Shoshone National Forest—the “Horse Forest.”
For more than 25 years, this chapter has
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available. PGA professional on site. 2016 48 RIVER RUNNERS OF WYOMING
host of the Wyoming State Golf Assoc. SR. cleared, on average, 150+ miles of backcountry Features include an all-inclusive playground,
AM & Wyoming 3A Golf State Championships. trails per year. See website for details and local picnic shelter, BBQ grills and an 8,000-square- Family whitewater rafting. May 15-Sept:
April-Oct: 8AM-dusk • Call for reservations favorite trails. (307)587-2582 • shoshonebch@ foot skate park with a multi-use area 7AM-7PM • Call or check website for trip
• 600 Hwy. 114, Powell • (307)754-7259 • gmail.com • shoshonebch.org. and a nine-foot bowl for more advanced times and pricing • 1491 Sheridan Ave.,
powellgolfclub.org. skateboarders. Open daily from dawn until Cody • (307)527-7238 or (800)535-7238
• info@riverrunnersofwyoming.com •
O F F- R O A D R E N T A L S dusk • Free admission • 1901 Blackburn Ave.,
Cody • (307)586-4112 • cityofcody-wy.gov. riverrunnersofwyoming.com.
HANG GLIDING
39 TREAD ‘N’ TRAILS
44MEETEETSE TOWN PARKS 49 WYOMING RIVER TRIPS
35AIRBORNE OVER CODY Providing street-legal UTV rentals and
& PATHWAYS Two-hour to half-day family whitewater
POWERED HANG GLIDING off-roading tours to the Greater Yellowstone
community. Schedule a scenic tour or drive The town of Meeteetse owns and operates adventures. Only company to run all
Enjoy the breathtaking views surrounding off the lot to begin your exploration. Rentals Lion’s Park, Riverside Park, Meeteetse premium sections of the Shoshone River.
Yellowstone National Park from a powered May-Nov, Tours May-Sept: Daily 8AM-5PM Shooting Range and Meeteetse Rodeo May-Sept 20: 8AM-6PM • Call or visit website
hang glider. No experience necessary. • Packages start at $39/person • 405 Grounds. Amenities include picnic tables, for trip times and pricing • 233 Yellowstone
Introductory flights and flight instruction from Yellowstone Ave. • (307)296-7171 • trips@ grills, playground, skate park and more. Ave., Cody • (307)587-6661 or (800)586-
a certified FAA flight instructor. May-Sept treadntrails.com • treadntrails.com. (307)868-2278 • meeteetse@tctwest.net • 6661 • wyomingrivertrips@gmail.com •
reservations required • 2834 Big Horn Ave., townofmeeteetse.org. wyomingrivertrips.com.
Cody • (307)899-3659 • codytree@bresnan.net
• airborneovercody.com. 40 ROCKY MOUNTAIN BACKROADS SPORT SHOOTING
ADVENTURE 45 POWELL CITY PARKS & PATHWAYS
HORSEBACK TRAIL RIDES
We rent newer model Jeeps to get off the The City of Powell has 10 parks offering
playgrounds, tennis, softball and baseball,
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pavement and enjoy the scenic backroads of
Trail rides are also available at most area northwest Wyoming. We supply the maps; you basketball, skate park, horseshoe pitch, Shoot the guns that won the West! From
guest and dude ranches. do the driving! Guided trips available. Open wading pool, fishing pond and 1.5 miles flintlock to full-auto. Instructor-led experience
daily • Call for reservations • (307)254-1438 or of paved trails. (307)754-6971 • parks@ covering history, safety and live fire. Over
(307)254-1164 • dianejeeprentals@gmail.com cityofpowell.com • cityofpowell.com. 50 firearms. Indoor range, kid’s arcade and
36 BUFFALO BILL HORSE • wyomingjeeprentals.com. wildlife exhibit. Summer hours: Daily 8AM-
8PM, Oct-April: Tues-Sat 10AM-8PM, Sun
RIDES, LLC RIVER FLOAT TRIPS,
1PM-6PM • 142 W. Yellowstone Ave., Cody •
P A R K S - S P O R T, A T H L E T I C K AYA K I N G & S TA N D - U P
One-hour historic trail rides leave from the & SKATEB OARD PA D D L E B O A R D I N G (307)586-4287 • codyfirearms@gmail.com •
Buffalo Bill Center of the West and circle down shootgunsincody.com.
by the Shoshone River. Pony rides available in
a pen for little tykes. June-Aug: Daily 9AM-5PM 41 CODY CITY PARKS & PATHWAYS 46 GRADIENT MOUNTAIN SPORTS
• One-hour trail ride $40/person, pony ride $20/
Cody has more than 25 developed parks Sales, rentals and instruction in whitewater
child • Call for group rates • 720 Sheridan Ave.,
featuring picnic shelters, BBQ grills, tennis recreational and touring kayaking, as
Cody • (307)250-7660 • bbhorserides@gmail.
and basketball courts, baseball and softball well as stand-up paddleboards. Mid-April
com • facebook.com/buffalobillhorserides.You can also read
