| Cody | ||
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| State | United States of America | |
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| Federated state | Wyoming | |
| Region | Northwestern Wyoming | |
| Altitude | 1,523 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 24.7 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 8.835 (2000) | |
| Prefix tel | 1 307 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 82414 | |
| Time zone | UTC-7 | |
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Cody is a city of United States of America, the county seat of Park County, in the State of Wyoming.
To know
How to orient yourself
Cody (Wyoming): full screen map.How to get
By plane
- 1 Yellowstone Regional Airport (IATA: COD). Cody is connected all year round with daily flights from Salt Lake City is Denver. There is also a seasonal link with Chicago O'Hare.
By car
Car journeys to Cody are a bit long, but you will be rewarded with beautiful scenery.
- From the North - MT 310 connects I-90 with WYO 120 from Billings, Montana. Or, an alternative is to drive from Red Lodge in Montana and take the Beartooth Scenic Byway - US-212 is one of the top 20 roads in the country. The highway is only open in the summer months. US-212, the Beartooth Highway, leads to WY 296, the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway. Here take US-212 to Yellowstone National Park Northeast Entrance, or take WY 296 to WY 120 and continue to Cody.
- From the Northeast - Pass the Big Horn Mountains via Powell and Lovell along the Medicine Wheel Passage on US-14A. Open only in the summer months.
- From the South: I-25 to Casper, US-20 to Thermopolis and WYO 120 to the hamlet of Meeteetse and then you arrive in Cody.
- From the East - Across the Big Horn Scenic Byway on WYO 14 from Sheridan, Wyoming to Greybull on WYO 14-16-20. Cross Buffalo along WYO 16, Cloud Peak Skyway, cross Ten Sleep and Worland to WYO 16-20, via Greybull to Cody.
- From the West - Drive through Jackson and Yellowstone National Park along WY 191 to WY 14-16-20, then take the Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway to Cody.
How to get around
Given Cody's rather remote location, it will take a car to get around.
What see
West Buffalo Bill Center
Old Trail Town
Heart Mountain Interpretive Center
- 1 West Buffalo Bill Center, 720 Sheridan Ave, ☎ 1 307 587-4771. The center offers up to five different museums. The Plains Indian Museum is award-winning and the Whitney Gallery of Western Art has many beautiful Remington pieces and more.
- Cody Stampede Rodeo and Cody Nite Rodeo. From June 1st to August 31st, the Cody Nite Rodeo takes place every night with bull races, beef wrestling and more. Around the 4th of July the Cody Stampede Rodeo takes place, the biggest summer event in Cody. Cowboys from across the country and around the world compete in seven different events.
- 2 Smith Mansion. Ruins of an extraordinary wooden structure located on a hill visible from the road at Wapiti between Cody and the Yellowstone National Park. Do not try to enter the property: it is dangerous and the owners do not welcome intruders.
- 3 Historic Cody Mural and Museum (Cody Chapel), 1719 Wyoming Ave., ☎ 1 307 587-3290.
- 4 Old Trail Town, 1831 Demaris Dr., ☎ 1 307 587-5302, @[email protected]. Open-air museum.
- 5 Heart Mountain Interpretive Center, 1539 Road 19, ☎ 1 307 754-8000. Former concentration camp.
Events and parties
What to do
Buffalo Bill National Park
- Excursions. Cody is one of the starting points for the Yellowstone National Park. You won't have to go that far to find beautiful trails, particularly in the Shoshone National Forest.
- Ride horse. There are several ranches in and around Cody where horseback riding is possible. Many of them are close to Yellowstone National Park, so you can combine two different types of trips. One of the many ranches is the K3 Guest Ranch.
- 1 Buffalo Bill National Park, 4192 Northfork Hwy, ☎ 1 307 587-9227.
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Average prices
- 1 Proud Cut Saloon, 1227 Sheridan Ave, ☎ 1 307 527-6905. This is one of Cody's most famous restaurants. Don't be surprised to find yourself eating a great cut of meat on a patio with plastic table cloths. Proud Cut is more about good food than elegant surroundings.
- 2 Zapata's, 1362 Sheridan Ave (It is located at the end of Cody's main drag), ☎ 1 307 527-7181. Mexican restaurant. Mexican food isn't bad, but the margaritas and beer are great after a long day of hiking.
- 3 Shiki Japanese restaurant, 1420 Sheridan Ave. Amazing Japanese food and a great atmosphere.
- 4 Silver Dollar Bar, 1313 Sheridan Ave, ☎ 1 307 527-7666. The best burger in town. Must be 9pm to be able to eat inside, great place to eat and drink outside on the patio during the summer.
Where stay
Average prices
- 1 Comfort Inn, 1601 Sheridan Ave, ☎ 1 307 587-5556. In the heart of the center. All of Cody's best restaurants and gift shops within walking distance. Free breakfast, Wi-Fi, great customer service and a cozy room.
- 2 The Cody, 232 West Yellowstone Ave, ☎ 1 307 587-5915. The only luxury hotel, it is an ecological resort that offers many luxury services. Less than a mile from the Cody Rodeo Grounds. Enjoy the scenic beauty and luxury of this hotel.
- 3 Heart2Heart Ranch - Bed, Barn and Breakfast, 486 Rd 2AB, ☎ 1 307 587-2906. A small working ranch near Heart Mountain, Heart2Heart is welcoming, comfortable, and the people who run it are very welcoming. You can also stay here with your dog.
- 4 Best Western Sunset Motor Inn, 1601 8th St, ☎ 1 307 587-4265, ☎ 1-800-624-2727, fax: 1 307 587-9029.
- 5 Holiday Inn, 1701 Sheridan Ave, ☎ 1 307 587-5555.
- 6 Green Creek Inn & RV Park, 2908 Northfork Highway, ☎ 1-877-587-5004. A nice motel in Wapiti between Cody and the Yellowstone National Park. The rooms are clean and welcoming. The owners are friendly and seemed to be quite strict about their motel rules, which some less disciplined guests might find awkward. From the premises there is a privileged view of the Smith Mansion.
- 7 Chamberlin Inn, ☎ 1 307 587-0202.
Safety
How to keep in touch
Around
Buffalo Bill Dam and Visitor Center
Yellowstone National Park
- 2 Buffalo Bill Dam and Visitor Center (Buffalo Bill Dam & Visitor Center). 9 km east of the entrance to the Yellowstone National Park you will find the visitor center which covers Cody and the Buffalo Bill Dam. There isn't a huge amount of information, but it's a decent stop if you're in between excursions.
- 3 Yellowstone National Park.
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