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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.

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Meeteetse Chocolatier

Shopping

You haven’t tasted chocolate until it’s been made by a Wrangler-wearing, belt buckle-boasting, hat-tipping cowboy! Try his mouth-watering truffles, treats, cakes and desserts.

Tuesday through Saturday 10am to 5pm

Sunday 11am to 5pm

Heart Mountain Bar & Grill

Restaurants

We serve delicious homestyle dishes to locals and travelers at the Yellowstone Regional Airport.

Hours
Open 7 Days a Week
for TSA: 6:00 am – 2:00 pm
for Public: 7:00 am – 2:00 pm

Breakfast is served until 10:30 am daily.

Out West Adventures

Outdoor Recreation

At RSC Powersports we offer a wide variety of tours in the greater Basin area including one of a kind tours in RSC Powersports Side by Sides with tours of the Kirwin Ghost Town, McCullough Peaks, Red Lakes and Clark’s Fork Canyon. Ghost Town of Kirwin The ghost town of Kirwin, Wyoming is located 34 miles southwest of Meeteetse, Wyoming at the head of the Wood River. Gold and Silver was discovered in this area in 1885. In 1897, the first ore was transported out of the area. During your trip discover Kirwin’s history. Kirwin’s population was about 200 people and included a sawmill, boarding houses, a hotel, two stores, a post office, cabins, stables, and sheds. In February of 1907, an avalanche swept through Kirwin and killed several people. The site was abandoned. Many of the buildings and equipment remain. McCollough Peaks Enjoy an excursion to Wyoming’s McCullough Peaks via Side by Side. The event highlights the extraordinary high desert area including historical information about Buffalo Bill Cody and Jim Bridger as well as the early indigenous people. You will experience unparalleled views, expansive geological formations while watching for wildlife. Red Lakes Red Lakes Recreation area provides over 3,000 acres of trails, play areas, sand washes, steep and challenging hill climbs, and miles and miles of 4WD trails. The area offers a great deal of variety. There is a little bit of everything for all experience levels. Clarks Fork River and Canyon The Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone flows through the Shoshone National Forest through the awesome Clarks Fork Canyon located just inside the mouth of the canyon. The area displays geology that is internationally studied. The canyon is a part of the Nez Perce (Nee-Me-Poo) National Historic Trail and offers abundant fishing, riding and hiking.

Cody Farmers Market

Shopping

CODY FARMERS MARKET IS ALL WINTER LONG!

This is where we’ll be hanging out Saturdays from 10am-1pm. The Cody VFW (808 12th Street) has been kind enough to allow us to set up our winter market in their space every Saturday from now till the end of April.
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We’ll have tons of fresh veggies, meat, vinegars, herbal remedies, honey, candies, baked goods, cheeseballs, FRESH MUSHROOMS, flours, baked goods, chocolates, coffee and more! All. Winter. Long. Can you believe that?!?! Believe it. We never joke around here!⁠

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.

Cody Wyoming Adventures

Tours

At CWA we offer the widest variety of tours in the greater Yellowstone area including one of a kind open air Yellowstone tours in a Mercedes convertible van. Private tours, luxury tours, wild mustang tours, ORV tours, and Kirwin Ghost Town.

Subway

Restaurants

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Two locations in Cody.

Wyoming River Trips

Outdoor Recreation

A second generation, locally owned business offering two-hour to full-day whitewater and scenic river adventures in Cody, Wyoming and near the boundary of Yellowstone National Park. Wyoming River Trip's mission is to create and facilitate impactful river experiences through widely accessible, participation oriented river trips.

Since 1978, we have worked to build a river community that feels like family. That family now extends far beyond the boundaries of our hometown of Cody. We welcome you and hope you'll join us for a day out on the water!

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