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Group Travel Planner Cody, Wyoming Contact: Claudia Wade, Director Cody Country Visitors Council P.O. Box 2454 Cody, Wyoming 82414 (307) 587-2297 pctc@codychamber.org (800) 393-2639 www.yellowstonecountry.org Check us out on Facebook! Facebook|Cody/Yellowstone Country 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: 9,833 (2013) 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 (307) 587-5096 www.flyyra.com Delta Connection operated by SkyWest from Salt Lake City, Utah (307)587-9740 or (800)221-1212, year round. United Express from Denver, Colorado (307)587-9740 or (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 Marquis Sedan Service (307) 254-2357 Cody Nite Rodeo Bus (307) 272-5573 Yellowstone Quake Bus (307) 250-1125 Rental Cars: Avis (307) 587-4082 800-331-1212 Budget (307) 587-6066 800-527-7000 Dollar (307) 587-3604 800-800-4000 Hertz (307) 587-2914 800-654-3131 Thrifty (307) 587-8855 800-THRIFTY 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 67 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 Karen Schumacher, Manager Best Western Sunset Inn 120 Units Restaurants Nearby lodging (307) 587-4265 Karen Schumacher, Manager Big Bear Motel 60 Units Restaurants Nearby and dining (307) 587-3117 William Holly, Manager Buffalo Bill 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 Mike Darby, 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) 587-6067 Kellie & Bryan Edwards, 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 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 75 Units Restaurants Nearby (307) 587-5915 Celes Watson, Manager See Buffalo Bill’s Cody/Yellowstone Country Vacation Travel Guide for information on other properties or visit our website at www.yellowstonecountry.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 Rocky Mtn Mojoe (307) 578-8295 Cody Cattle Co. (dinner) (307) 272-5770 The Eatery (307) 587-4771 Irma Hotel (307) 587-4221 QTs Restaurant (307) 587-5555 Olive Glenn Country Club (307) 587-5688 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, Cody, Plains Indian Museum, and the Draper Natural History Museum. A world-class facility. A MUST SEE. Allow 3+ hours. 720 Sheridan Avenue, Cody. Wyoming: Adult $19.00 Phone: (307) 578-4114 Senior $18.00 info@centerofthewest.org a myriad Student (18+ with I.D.) $16.00 www.centerofthewest.org Youth (6-17) $12.00 of western 5 and younger Free Contact Debra Elwood for group rates. and Hours: March 1 - April 30 Daily 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. cultural May 1 - Sept 15 Daily 8 A.M. - 6 P.M. Sept. 16 - October Daily 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. attractions November Daily 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. Dec - Feb Thurs-Sun 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. and Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day HISTORIC OLD TRAIL TOWN AND MUSEUM OF THE OLD WEST: A collection of 26 activities. authentic buildings and artifacts from the mid to late 1800’s that have been Cody’s downtown is filled relocated to where the original town site of Cody was. See Butch Cassidy’s Hole-in- with art galleries, unique the-Wall cabin and gravesites of several notable mountain men including Jeremiah shops and restaurants. It is “Liver-eating” Johnston. Allow 1 hour. 1831 Demaris Drive, Cody. a perfect spot for an Adult $9.00 Phone: (307) 587-5302 evening stroll or a “dine around” for your noon or Senior $8.00 oldtrailtown@tctwest.net evening meal.. Youth (6-12) $5.00 www.oldtrailtown.org 5 and younger Free Contact Kathy Rediske for group rates. Mid-May through September Daily 8 A.M. - 7 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. Allow 2 hours. 519 W. Yellowstone Avenue, Cody. Adult (13+) $20.00 Phone: (800) 207-0744 Child (7-12) $10.00 tickets@codystampederodeo.com 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 manager@bbdvc.com www.bbdvc.com Hours: May & September Mon-Fri 8 A.M. - 6 P.M. June - August Mon-Fri 8 A.M. - 7 P.M. Sat-Sun 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. All information subject to change Page 3 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 info@codytrolleytours.com Youth (6-18) $15.00 www.codytrolleytours.com 5 and younger Free Contact Greg Pendley for group rates. 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 $7 Phone: (307) 754-8000 Senior/Student $5 info@heartmountain.org 12 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: Featured in USA Today, this award- winning music variety show offers family entertainment with Americana, bluegrass, songs of the American West, and cowboy poetry. Located at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. Enjoy dinner and show package or show only. Dinner/Show Package $40 Phone: (307) 578-4114 Show Only $16 debrae@centerofthewest.org Dinner/Show/Museum Package $56 www.centerofthewest.org Contact Debra Elwood for group rates. Mid-May - September Mon - Sat Dinner 5:30 P.M. Show 6:30 P.M. CODY CATTLE COMPANY: All you can eat buffet and live, award-winning entertainment for the whole family. Western style, picnic-table seating. Show Only $16 Phone: (307) 272-5770 Dinner & Show $30 reservations@thecodycattlecompany.com Dinner, Show & Rodeo $47 www.thecodycattlecompany.com Contact Anita Fredricks for group rates. June - Sept. 23 Nightly 5:30 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 3,100 feet of side by side riding fun! Adult Full Tour Rate $75 Phone (307) 587-3125 Call for group rate gm@skisg.com www.zipsg.com June 15 - September 15 Daily 9 A.M.