Group Travel Planner
Cody, Wyoming
Contact: Claudia Wade, Director Cody Country Visitors Council P.O. Box 2454 Cody, Wyoming 82414
(307) 586-1574 [email protected] (800) 393-CODY www.CodyYellowstone.org
Check us out on Facebook! Facebook|CodyYellowstone ABOUT CODY: Cody, The town of Cody was founded by Col. William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody in 1896 and incorporated in 1902. Wyoming
“Buffalo Bill” entertained royalty, presidents and many hunting parties in Cody Country . . . we have a history of hosting groups! has a
The charm of our unique community; a myriad of activities; our world class attraction, the Buffalo Bill Center of the West; and the genuine hospitality history extended to your guests, will ensure your group will enjoy their stay in Cody Country. of hosting
LOCATION: groups.
North central Wyoming, 36 miles south of the Montana border. Only 52 miles from the East Gate of Yellowstone National Park (via the Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway - U.S. Hwy. 14-16-20) and 78 miles from the Northeast Gate of Yellowstone National Park (via the Chief Joseph Scenic Byway).
ELEVATION: 5,095 ft.
POPULATION: 9,885 (2017)
CLIMATE: Average 300 sunny days annually Average annual rainfall, 9.4 inches Average annual snowfall, 24.2 inches Warmest month, July Coldest month, January
TRANSPORTATION:
AIRPORT: Yellowstone Regional Airport - 1 mile east of Cody www.flyyra.com
Delta Connection operated by SkyWest from Salt Lake City, Utah (800)221-1212, year round.
United Express from Denver, Colorado (800)241-6522, May-September.
Charter: Choice Aviation (307) 587-9262
GROUND: Cody Cab (307) 272-8364 Cody Shuttle Service (307) 527-6789 Cody’s Town Taxi (307) 250-3939 Cody Nite Rodeo Bus (307) 272-5573
Rental Cars: Avis (307) 587-4082 Budget (307) 587-6066 Dollar (307) 587-3604 Hertz (307) 587-2914 Thrifty (307) 587-8855
STEP-ON GUIDES: Grub Steak Expeditions dba Tour Yellowstone (307)527-6316 National Park History Tours (307)527-7208 Page 1 Cody offers a variety of lodging properties including national chains, resorts, guest ranches, bed and breakfasts and independently owned properties. Cody,
ACCOMMODATIONS (40+ Units) Wyoming AmericInn Lodge & Suites 66 Units Restaurants Nearby (307) 587-7716 Brenda Feller, General Manager offers a Beartooth Inn 50 Units Restaurants Nearby Drive (307) 527-5505 Parul Patel, Owner/Manager variety of Best Western Premier Ivy Inn & Suites 70 Units Restaurant (307) 587-2572 Susie Walfall, Manager Best Western Sunset Inn 120 Units Restaurants Nearby lodging (307) 587-4265 Susie Walfall, Manager Big Bear Motel 60 Units Restaurants Nearby and dining (307) 587-3117 William Holly, Manager Buffalo Bill Cabin Village 83 Units Restaurant for groups.
(307) 587-5544 Quintin Blair, General Manager Buffalo Bill’s Antler Inn 40 Units Restaurants Nearby Walk (307) 587-2084 Parul Patel, Owner/Manager Buffalo Bill’s Irma Hotel 39 Units Restaurant (307) 587-4221 John Darby, Owner/Manager Cody Cowboy Village 50 Units Restaurants Nearby (307) 587-7555 Bill Thieleman, Owner Cody Legacy Inn & Suites 54 Units Restaurants Nearby (307) 587-6472 Parul Patel, Owners
Cody Super 8 64 Units Restaurants Nearby
(307) 527-6214 David Epperle, Owner Comfort Inn 74 Units Restaurant (307) 587-5556 Penny Gail, General Manager Holiday Inn 186 Units Restaurant (307) 587-5555 James Blair, General Manager Kings Inn 53 Units Restaurants Nearby (307) 527-6604 Rakel Holmes, Manager Moose Creek Lodge & Suites 56 Units Restaurants Nearby (307) 587-2221 Christi Livingston, Manager
Pahaska Tepee Resort 45 Units Restaurant (307) 527-7701 Angela Coe, Manager Skyline Rodeway Inn 48 Units Restaurants Nearby (307) 587-4201 Lois Taylor, Manager Sunrise Motor Inn 40 Units Restaurants Nearby (307) 587-5566 Ming Li, Owner/Manager The Cody Hotel 75 Units Restaurants Nearby (307) 587-5915 Celes Watson, Manager
See Cody Yellowstone Vacation Guide for information on other properties or visit our
website at www.CodyYellowstone.org.
RESTAURANTS that can seat large groups (50+ with advance notice) or package box lunches: Large Group Seating: Package Box Lunches: 8th Street (307) 587-2572 Peter’s Café (307) 527-5040 Cassie’s Supper Club (307) 527-5500 QTs Restaurant (307) 587-5555 Cody Cattle Co. (dinner) (307) 272-5770 Irma Hotel (307) 587-4221 QT’s at the Holiday Inn (307) 587-5555
Center of the West (307) 587-4771
Page 2 BUFFALO BILL CENTER OF THE WEST: Five separate museums housed in one facility: the Buffalo Bill Museum, Cody Firearms Museum, Whitney Western Art Museum, Plains Indian Museum, and the Draper Natural History Museum. A world-class Cody, facility. A MUST SEE. Allow 3+ hours. 720 Sheridan Avenue, Cody. Wyoming: Adult $19.75 Phone: (307) 578-4114 Senior $18.75 [email protected] Student (18+ with I.D.) $18.25 www.centerofthewest.org a myriad Youth (6-17) $13.25 5 and younger Free of western Contact Josie Hedderman for group rates. and Hours: March 1 - April 30 Daily 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. May 1 - Sept 15 Daily 8 A.M. - 6 P.M. cultural Sept. 16 - October Daily 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. November Daily 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. attractions Dec - Feb Thurs-Sun 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day and
HISTORIC OLD TRAIL TOWN AND MUSEUM OF THE OLD WEST: A collection of 26 authentic buildings and artifacts from the mid to late 1800’s that have been activities. relocated to where the original town site of Cody was. See Butch Cassidy’s Hole-in- Cody’s downtown is filled the-Wall cabin and gravesites of several notable mountain men including Jeremiah with art galleries, unique “Liver-eating” Johnston. Allow 1 hour. 1831 Demaris Drive, Cody. shops and restaurants. It is
Adult $10.00 Phone: (307) 587-5302 a perfect spot for an Senior $9.00 [email protected] evening stroll or a “dine Youth (6-12) $5.00 www.oldtrailtown.org around” for your noon or 5 and younger Free evening meal..
Mid-May through September Daily 8 A.M. - 6 P.M.
CODY NITE RODEO: Cody is called the “Rodeo Capital of the World”. Cody hosts the longest-running consecutive rodeo performances in the United States. Covered grandstands seat 4,000. No reserved seating, food and beverage concessions. Allow 2 hours. 519 W. Yellowstone Avenue, Cody.
Adult (13+) $21.00 Phone: (800) 207-0744 Child (7-12) $10.50 [email protected] 6 and younger Free www.codystampederodeo.com
Contact the Stampede Office for group rates.
June - August Nightly 8 P.M.
THE CODY NITE RODEO BUS: provides round trip transportation within a close distance from most hotels and campgrounds (307) 272-5573 .
BUFFALO BILL DAM & VISITOR CENTER: A “natural history” museum, beautiful views of the Shoshone Canyon, dam overlook . Located just six miles west of Cody on Hwy 14/16/20.
Free Admission, Audio Tour $4.00 Phone: (307) 527-6076 [email protected] www.bbdvc.com Hours: May & September Mon-Fri 8 A.M. - 6 P.M. Sat-Sun 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. June - August Mon-Fri 8 A.M. - 7 P.M. Sat-Sun 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
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CODY TROLLEY TOURS: A fun, old-time trolley that tours the city of Cody to glimpse the old and new West. A one hour, 22 mile tour presents local history, area attractions, geology, wildlife and spectacular scenery interwoven with the compelling story of “Buffalo Bill” Cody. 42 seating capacity. 1192 Sheridan Avenue, Cody. Adult $27.00 Phone: (307) 527-7043 Senior (65+) $25.00 [email protected] Youth (6-18) $15.00 www.codytrolleytours.com 5 and younger Free
Late May - September Daily Tours 11 A.M., 3 P.M. with additional 9 A.M. and 1 P.M. during peak season
HEART MOUNTAIN WWII INTERPRETIVE CENTER: The Center is dedicated to the preservation, interpretation and commemoration of the historical site where nearly 14,000 Japanese Americans were confined during World War II. Open year- round. Located between Cody and Powell along Hwy 14A, off Road 19.
Adult $9.00 Phone: (307) 754-8000 Senior/Student $7.00 [email protected] 11 and younger Free www.heartmountain.org
Call for group rates.
May 15 - September Daily 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. October - May 14 Wed - Sat 10 A.M. - 5 P.M.
DAN MILLER’S COWBOY MUSIC REVUE: Now in their 15th season, Dan Miller and his band provide award-winning musical entertainment. Family entertainment, featuring cowboy poetry and western, bluegrass, gospel and Americana music. Buffalo Bill’s Music Hall, 1131 12th Street, Cody.
Admission—Show Only $20.00 Irma Hotel Dinner/Show Package $39.99
Mid-May - September Mon - Saturday 8:00 P.M.
Phone: (307) 899-2799 [email protected] www.cowboymusicrevue.com
CODY CATTLE COMPANY: All you can eat buffet with chuckwagon menu and live, award-winning entertainment for the whole family.
Show Only $18 Phone: (307) 272-5770 Dinner & Show $34 [email protected] Dinner, Show & Rodeo $51 www.thecodycattlecompany.com Contact Greg Pendley for group rates.
May 29—Sept 18 Nightly 5:00 to 7:30 P.M. Show begins at 6:30 P.M.
SLEEPING GIANT ZIPLINE: Five station, dual-cable zipline and freefall platform with a total of 3,520 feet of side by side riding fun!
Adult Full Tour Rate $85 Phone (307) 587-3125 Call for group rate [email protected] www.zipsg.com
June 15 - September 15 Daily 9 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
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CODY HERITAGE MUSEUM: The Cody Heritage Museum covers the history of the town and surrounding area. Focus areas include: Town founding, early area businesses, Ranching/Farming/Agriculture, Oil & Gas/Railroads, Tourism/Rodeo/ Cowboys and Early Cody Families. 1092 Sheridan Ave., Cody.
Adults: $2.00 Phone: (307)586-4272 Students: $1.00 [email protected] www.codyheritagemuseum.org May-Sept Tues– Sat 10 A.M. - 4 P.M. Sun 12 P.M. - 4 P.M.
BY WESTERN HANDS MUSEUM & GALLERY: By Western Hands (BWH) is a non- profit artisan guild that specializes in western design and functional art. Our legacy artisans guild exhibits work in our gallery space and teach classes in our workshop. Our museum highlights western design past and present to show how Cody became the birthplace of western design. 1007 12th Street, Cody.
Free admission. Phone: (307)586-1755 [email protected] www.bywesternhands.org Summer Tues-Sat 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. Winter Thurs-Sat 10 A.M. - 5 P.M.
CODY FIREARMS EXPERIENCE: Shoot the guns that won the West! From flintlock to full-auto. Instructor led experience covering history, safety and live fire. Over 50 firearms. Indoor range, kids arcade and wildlife exhibit. 142 W. Yellowstone Ave., Cody.
Prices start at $35.00 Phone: (307) 586-4287 [email protected] www.shootgunsincody.com Contact Paul Brock for group rates.
Summer Daily 9 A.M. - 7 P.M. Winter Tues-Sat 10 A.M. - 8 P.M. Sun 1 P.M. - 6 P.M.
RIVER TRIPS: Cody has three companies that cater to any age group. The Shoshone River is not “whitewater” rafting, but guests will get wet on these beautiful float trips through a historic canyon with spectacular wildlife. Group discounts, allow 2 hours for short trip.
Red Canyon River Trips: (307) 587-6988 River Runners of Wyoming: (307) 527-7238 Wyoming River Trips: (307) 587-6661
May-September Daily 9 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
CODY YELLOWSTONE COUNTRY CODY, WYOMING - GROUPS Sample
DAY ONE: Itinerary 3:30 P.M. Arrive Cody, Wyoming Buffalo Bill Center of the West
6:30 P.M. Choose dinner at one of the local restaurants or Cody, The Cody Cattle Company Dinner/Show or The Irma Hotel Dinner/Show Wyoming
8:00 P.M. Cody Nite Rodeo (nightly June, July and August) or Dan Miller’s Cowboy Music Revue (Mon-Sat) or Music Entertainment at theater or local watering holes DAY TWO:
7:30 A.M. Breakfast - local restaurant
9:00 A.M. Take a Cody Trolley Tour
10:00 A.M. Old Trail Town
12:00 Noon Lunch - local restaurant
1:00 P.M. River Float Trip - Short trip or Horseback Trail Ride or Heart Mountain WWII Interpretive Center
3:00 P.M. River Float or Horseback Ride concludes
3:30 P.M. Tour Cody’s historic downtown district; shop and tour western art/furniture galleries.
or Cody Firearms Experience or Tour Buffalo Bill Dam & Visitor Center and surrounding area.
6:00 P.M. See the Cody Gunfightersre -enactment, The Irma Hotel
6:30 P.M. Choose dinner at one of the local restaurants or The Cody Cattle Company Dinner/Show or The Irma Hotel Dinner/Show
8:00 P.M. Cody Nite Rodeo (nightly June, July and August) or Dan Miller’s Cowboy Music Revue (Mon-Sat) or Music Entertainment at theater or local watering holes DAY THREE:
7:00 A.M. Breakfast at hotel
8:30 A.M. Depart for Yellowstone National Park via Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway into the East Entrance
9:30 A.M. Stop at Sleeping Giant for a thrilling zipline ride
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES: By Western Hands Museum & Gallery Cody Heritage Museum Cody Dug Up Gun Museum Hidden Treasure Charters Boat Tour Homesteader Museum Meeteetse Museums Historic Cody Mural & Museum
Wild Mustang Tour Page 6 Festivals and Events (see calendar) 2020 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Cody,
May 8-9 Cody Best of the Rockies presents: Cody Country Horse Sale Powell & June 17-21 Ralston Jake Clark’s Mule Days
June 20-21 Cody 39th Annual Plains Indian Museum Powwow Meeteetse,
June 30 Cody Cody/Yellowstone Xtreme Bulls Event Wyoming July—August Cody Free concerts in the City Park Bandshell
July 1-4 Cody 101st Annual Cody Stampede Celebrations Calendar
July 2-4 Cody Wild West Extravaganza Of Events July 9-12 Cody Winchester Arms Collectors Association Show
July 18 Cody Yellowstone Beer Fest
July 18 Meeteetse National Day of the American Cowboy
July 24 Meeteetse Free Live Outdoor Cowbilly Concert
July 21 Meeteetse Historic Double Dee Guest Ranch/Amelia Earhart Tour
July 21-25 Powell Park County Fair
July 26 Meeteetse Historic Pitchfork Ranch Tour
July 30—Aug. 1 Powell Heart Mountain Pilgrimage
August 15 Cody Great Dam Day
August 1 Cody Cody Air Fair
August 15 Powell Plaza Diane Renaissance Fair
August 21-23 Cody Cody Wild West River Fest
August 21-23 Cody Cody Country Car Show
Sept. 4-5 Cody Trapper Stampede Rodeo
Sept. 5-7 Meeteetse Annual Labor Day Celebration
Sept. 11-12 Powell Homesteader Days Festival
Sept. 14-19 Cody Rendezvous Royale
Sept. 18-19 Cody 39th Annual Buffalo Bill Art Show & Quick Draw
For more events or further information contact Claudia at (307) 586-1574 or (800) 393-2639 or visit www.CodyYellowstone.org
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