CITY GUIDE: Cody Yellowstone, Wyoming
Cody Yellowstone is filled with adventure. It’s where you can ride horses at a genuine guest ranch, explore Smithsonian Affiliate museums, enjoy farm-to-fork cuisine, and experience a rodeo every night. This Northwest Wyoming destination is also filled with warmth and charm, welcoming accommodations, unique restaurants, exhilarating recreation, and an abundance of wildlife to create lifelong memories.
Out West Adventures takes groups on a one-of-a-kind Jeep tour of the Kirwin Ghost Town, McCullough Peaks, and more.
Explore the treasure of the Old West on a walking tour of downtown Cody, Wyo., which was founded in 1896 by Colonel William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Must-Knows for Drivers
Let Cody serve as your group’s hub for adventuring out on one of the five loop tours. Visit codyyellowstone.org/see-do/scenic-byways or contact Ryan Hauck, executive director at Cody Yellowstone, Wyoming, for maps, suggested routes, and itineraries for each of the scenic byways.
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Cody Nite Rodeo
The Cody Nite Rodeo runs every night from June 1 through Aug. 31 and features saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, bull riding, steer wrestling, tie down roping, team roping, barrel racing, and breakaway roping.
Stampede Park
519 W. Yellowstone Ave.
(307) 587-5155
codyyellowstone.org/activities/cody-nite-rodeo
Out West Adventures
Out West Adventures takes groups on a variety of off-road tours in the region. Discover history, trails, natural beauty, and more at Kirwin Ghost Town, McCullough Peaks, Red Lakes, and Clark’s Fork Canyon.
2812 Big Horn Ave.
(307) 587-6818
codyyellowstone.org/activities/out-west-adventures
Buffalo Bill Center of the West
The Smithsonian Affiliate Buffalo Bill Center of the West features five museums under one roof: Draper Natural History Museum, Buffalo Bill Museum, Plains Indian Museum, Cody Firearms Museum, and Whitney Western Art Museum.
720 Sheridan Ave.
(307) 587-4771
codyyellowstone.org/activities/buffalo-bill-center-of-the-west
For Planning Advice
Contact: Ryan Hauck Executive Director Cody Yellowstone, Wyoming P.O. Box 2454 Cody, WY 82414 (307) 587-8589 ryan.hauck@codyyellowstone.org codyyellowstone.org
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Arrowhead Alpacas
Groups can get hands-on with alpacas and create their own souvenirs or gifts for family back home on a tour of Arrowhead Alpacas farm. Cap off your evening with a locally sourced farm-to-fork meal overlooking gorgeous farmland.
227 Lane 9
(307) 254-2850
codyyellowstone.org/activities/arrowhead-alpacas
2 Mules Chuckwagon
At 2 Mules Chuckwagon authentic Wyoming dining experience, a husband-and-wife team can be found all summer long cooking steaks over an open flame. The Dutch oven cobbler will long be remembered.
720 Sheridan Ave.
(307) 899-2027
codyyellowstone.org/activities/2-mules-chuckwagon
Buffalo Bill’s Irma Hotel
Prime rib at Buffalo Bill’s Irma Hotel Restaurant and Saloon is the best in Wyoming. Be sure to check out the cherrywood bar that was a gift from Queen Victoria to Buffalo Bill.
1192 Sheridan Ave.
(307) 587-4221
codyyellowstone.org/activities/buffalo-bills-irma-hotel-restaurant-saloon
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The Cody Hotel
The Cody Hotel provides luxury lodging near the Cody rodeo arena and Old Trail Town. The Cody is green-friendly with 75 suites, an indoor swimming pool, fitness center, complimentary continental breakfast, and evening refreshments.
232 W. Yellowstone Ave.
(307) 587-5915
codyyellowstone.org/accommodations/the-cody-hotel
The Best Western Premier Ivy Inn & Suites
The Best Western Premier Ivy Inn & Suites offers a full-service bar, 8th Street Restaurant, modern rooms, cable television, free Wi-Fi, an indoor swimming pool, hot tub, Life-strong Fitness center, and meeting rooms.
1800 8th St.
(307) 587-2572
codyyellowstone.org/accommodations/best-western-premier-ivy-inn-suites
Buffalo Bill Village Resort
Resort is comprised of the full-service Holiday Inn with restaurant, lounge, and meeting facilities; the Comfort Inn provides cozy rooms; and the Village has 83 individual cabins.
1701 Sheridan Ave.
(307) 587-5544
codyyellowstone.org/accommodations/holiday-inn-at-the-buffalo-bill-village-resort
Photo credits: Cody Yellowstone Wyoming.
