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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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TravelStorys

Scenic Byways

Explore authentic curated stories told by real people through GPS-based, self-guided audio tours.

Explore the storied wild west history of the town founded by the legendary Buffalo Bill: https://travelstorys.com/tours/historic-downtown-cody

Cody to Fishing Bridge in Yellowstone National Park—Through Wapiti, Sylvan Pass, and the East Entrance to Yellowstone: https://travelstorys.com/tours/cody-to-yellowstone

Hemingway Highways - The man the myth: https://travelstorys.com/tours/hemingway-highways-cody

Recently added Chief Joseph Scenic Byway.

Big Horn Galleries

Arts & Entertainment

Big Horn Galleries has two locations, Cody Wyoming and Tubac Arizona. The gallery was established in 1982 in Cody, Buffalo Bill's town in the Rockies, and is located downtown across the street from the historic Irma Hotel. Cody is located 50 miles east of Yellowstone National Park. Because of the western history, natural beauty and abundance of wildlife, many artists are drawn to the area. Our gallery represents many well-known artists from Cody as well as other area of the country and world. We offer a wide variety of subjects, style, media and price in paintings and sculpture by living and deceased artists as well as fine jewelry and original graphics. We also have an excellent full service frame shop.

Seidel's Saddlery

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.

Wood River Valley Ski Touring Park

Winter Activities

The Wood River Valley Cross Country Ski/Snowshoe Park has 25 kilometers of groomed trails available. Lodging is also available along with ski and snowshoe rentals. Please contact the Meeteetse Rec Office for further information.

8th Street at the Ivy

Drinkeries

The restaurant features a beautiful granite bar with alder wood details and charming patio seating. Serving unique American cuisine, the contemporary atmosphere combined with incredible service, 8th Street at the Ivy is ideal for business meetings, casual breakfast and lunch dining, or an exquisite fine dining experience in the evenings. Serving a variety of foods from local meats, hand cut steaks, fresh fish and seafood to homemade desserts, breads and soups made with as many local and organic ingredients as possible. Experience the difference in fine dining.

Olive Glenn Golf & Country Club

Outdoor Recreation

Opened in 1970, 18-hole Championship public golf course, rated by Golf Digest as one of the "Best Places to Play." Fully staffed golf shop with golf professional.

By Western Hands Museum & Gallery

Museums

By Western Hands is an artisan gallery and exhibit hall. The mission is to educate, conserve and perpetuate Western functional art and design.

Mentock Park

Outdoor Recreation

Features include an all inclusive playground, picnic shelter, BBQ grills and an 8,000 square foot skate park with a multi-use area and a nine foot bowl for more advanced skateboarders. New in 2020 is a multi-feature splashpad.

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