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.
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.
Winter Activities
The Park County Nordic Ski Association promotes cross-country skiing and snowshoeing by providing trails, activities and support to the Nordic community. They groom up to 19.2 km of ski trail with classic track and skate lanes at Pahaska Tepee.
Restaurants
Pizza restaurant, Brewery, Sports Bar & Grill, Arcade, and Entertainment.
Outdoor Recreation
The town of Meeteetse owns and operates Lion's Park, Riverside Park, Meeteetse Shooting Range and Meeteetse Rodeo Grounds. Amenities include picnic tables, grills, playground, skate park and more.
Shopping
A saddle maker and leather craftsman, Keith Seidel builds functional art pieces that include saddles, briefcases, desk accessories, belts, gun leather, among other specialty items at Seidel’s Saddlery, his historic downtown Cody, Wyoming location. Keith has a passion for the perpetuation of the trade, which has led to his teaching classes, and apprenticing saddle makers.
Shopping
Simpson Gallagher Gallery in downtown Cody showcases Western paintings, sculptures, and etchings by prominent contemporary artists from across the American West.
Rodeos
Since 1938 the Cody Nite Rodeo has provided two hours of wild, western, family-friendly action. Come early, meet the cowboys, bullfighters and get your picture taken on Norman the Bull.
Gates open at 7pm, Rodeo begins at 8pm.
Indoor Recreation
The best place to watch hockey, graceful figure skating or just to ice skate is Riley Ice Arena! Now open year round.
Arts & Entertainment
The Polar Plant (Gestalt Studios, The Rabbit Hole, The Coffee Room and Bent Corner Framing) has something for everyone: Art supplies, framing services, coffee shop, event hosting, workshops and art all under one roof!
Start planning your wild adventure with the help of our free guide.