• Man riding a horse in the sunlight
Home » Activities » Day Ranches
A field with an old fence and mountains in the background

Day Ranches

For a truly Western experience in the wilds of Wyoming, head to a day ranch. Enjoy the family-friendly fun of playing horseshoes, learn the art of roping, and immerse yourself in the authentic lifestyle of the Old West. Day Ranches offer a taste of truly authentic activities, from open fire cookouts to trail rides and jaw-droppingly beautiful preserved National Forest scenery.

Ranch Accommodations

Stay a Little Longer

Extend your old-school Western experience with cozy ranch accommodations. Cody Yellowstone’s guest, dude, and working ranches offer multi-day itineraries of horseback riding, fishing, and hiking our wild landscape.

  • Sun setting on mountain peeks

Day Ranches

Filter:

Mercury Leather Works

Shopping

We are a small custom leather shop, located in Cody Wyoming, specializing in BESPOKE COWBOY BOOTS, HANDMADE BELTS, CUSTOM SADDLES and other unique leather goods, made to order .

Meeteetse Museums

Museums

The museums feature the western photography of Charles Belden and exhibits on the endangered black-footed farrets, the grizzlies "Little Wahb" and "Big Joe," information about the Ghost Town of Kirwin and artifacts from Meeteetse's past.

Bubba's Bar-B-Que Restaurant

Restaurants

We offer a delicious and extensive range of healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner items to give you the energy you need to see the sights. Specializing in hearty barbeque options with flavors that are out of this world, our restaurant is the number one choice in the Cody, WY area.

Homesteader Park

Outdoor Recreation

Outdoor ice skating rink open daily 11AM-10PM or as cold temperatures permit. Skate shop with rentals, warming hut and concessions available. Call for more information or to make group reservations.

Sleeping Giant

Winter Activities

CLOSED FOR 2025/2026 SEASON

Wyoming's most affordable ski area. Great family skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and Nordic skiing. Beginner to advanced slopes with two terrain parks. Ski and snowboard lessons, rentals, repairs, cafeteria and bar. Will open mid-January to end of March. Fri-Sun 9:30AM-4PM and on all school holidays. 348 North Fork Hwy, Cody, (307) 587-3125, skisg.com, call or visit website for lift ticket and rental prices.

Hiking Buddy, LLC

Tours

Hiking & Walking Tour Guide in Cody, Wyoming.
Hike like local, with a local.

Scenery, Fun and Fitness with the security, guidance and good company of a professional hiking guide.

Open April through October, 7am-8pm.

Select from 9 different private hikes. For beginners-to-experts, singles, couples or groups. Suitable for healthy, capable teens-to-seniors.

Want something easier?
Consider our 3 historic, nature and brewery walking tours.

Cowtown Candy Company

Shopping

Northwest Wyoming's largest candy store is in historic downtown Cody, Wyoming.

Travel Guide - Background

Get Your Free Cody Yellowstone Vacation Guide

Start planning your wild adventure with the help of our free guide.