Group Travel Planner Wyoming Contact: Claudia Wade, Director Cody Country Visitors Council P.O. Box 2454 Wyoming 82414 (307) 586-1574 pctc@codychamber.org (800) 393-2639 www.codyyellowstone.org Check us out on Facebook! Facebook Cody/Yellowstone Country
ABOUT CODY: The town of Cody was founded by Col. William F. Buffalo Bill Cody in 1896 and incorporated in 1902. Buffalo Bill entertained royalty, presidents and many hunting parties in Cody Country... we have a history of hosting groups! 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 extended to your guests, will ensure your group will enjoy their stay in Cody Country. LOCATION: Wyoming has a history of hosting 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 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 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. ACCOMMODATIONS (40+ Units) AmericInn Lodge & Suites 66 Units Restaurants Nearby (307) 587-7716 Brenda Feller, General Manager Beartooth Inn 50 Units Restaurants Nearby Drive (307) 527-5505 Parul Patel, Owner/Manager Best Western Premier Ivy Inn & Suites 70 Units Restaurant (307) 587-2572 Karen Schumacher, Manager Best Western Sunset Inn 120 Units Restaurants Nearby (307) 587-4265 Karen Schumacher, Manager Big Bear Motel 60 Units Restaurants Nearby (307) 587-3117 William Holly, Manager Buffalo Bill Cabin Village 83 Units Restaurant (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) 587-6472 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 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 75 Units Restaurants Nearby (307) 587-5915 Celes Watson, Manager Wyoming offers a variety of lodging and dining for groups. See Cody/Yellowstone Country Vacation Travel 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 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, Plains Indian Museum, and the Draper Natural History Museum. A world-class facility. A MUST SEE. Allow 3+ hours. 720 Sheridan Avenue, Cody. Adult $19.50 Phone: (307) 578-4114 Senior $18.50 info@centerofthewest.org Student (18+ with I.D.) $17.50 www.centerofthewest.org Youth (6-17) $14.00 5 and younger Free Contact Debra Elwood for group rates. Hours: March 1 - April 30 Daily 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. May 1 - Sept 15 Daily 8 A.M. - 6 P.M. Sept. 16 - October Daily 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. November Daily 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. Dec - Feb Thurs-Sun 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year s Day 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 relocated to where the original town site of Cody was. See Butch Cassidy s Hole-inthe-Wall cabin and gravesites of several notable mountain men including Jeremiah Liver-eating Johnston. Allow 1 hour. 1831 Demaris Drive, Cody. Adult $9.00 Phone: (307) 587-5302 Senior $8.00 visitus@oldtrailtown.org 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 Wyoming: a myriad of western and cultural attractions and activities. Cody s downtown is filled with art galleries, unique shops and restaurants. It is a perfect spot for an evening stroll or a dine around for your noon or evening meal.. 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 yearround. 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 awardwinning 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. 22 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 3,520 feet of side by side riding fun! Adult Full Tour Rate $75 Phone (307) 587-3125 Call for group rate info@skisg.com www.zipsg.com June 15 - September 15 Daily 9 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. All information subject to change Page 4
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 $39.00 Phone: (307) 586-4287 codyfirearms@gmail.com www.shootgunsincody.com Contact Paul Brock for group rates. Summer Daily 8 A.M. - 8 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. Page 5
DAY ONE: BUFFALO BILL S CODY/YELLOWSTONE COUNTRY CODY, WYOMING - GROUPS 3:30 P.M. Arrive Wyoming OLD TRAIL TOWN HEART MOUNTAIN WWII INTERPRETIVE CENTER CODY FIREARMS EXPERIENCE 6:30 P.M. Choose dinner at one of the local restaurants or DAN MILLER S COWBOY MUSIC REVUE DINNER/SHOW or THE CODY CATTLE COMPANY DINNER/SHOW 8:00 P.M. CODY NITE RODEO Sample Itinerary Wyoming DAY TWO: DAY THREE: 7:30 A.M. Breakfast - local restaurant 8:30 A.M. BUFFALO BILL CENTER OF THE WEST 12:00 Noon Lunch - local restaurant 1:30 P.M. RIVER FLOAT TRIP - Short trip 3:30 P.M. River Float concludes - change into dry shoes! 4:00 P.M. Tour Cody s historic downtown district; shop and tour western art/furniture galleries. Take a CODY TROLLEY TOUR Tour BUFFALO BILL DAM & VISITOR CENTER and surrounding area. 6:00 P.M. See the CODY GUNFIGHTERS re-enactment, downtown 6:30 P.M. Choose dinner at one of the local restaurants or DAN MILLER S COWBOY MUSIC REVUE DINNER/SHOW or THE CODY CATTLE COMPANY DINNER/SHOW 8:00 P.M. CODY NITE RODEO 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: Cody Dug Up Gun Museum Hidden Treasure Charters Boat Tour Powell Ag Tours Homesteader Museum Meeteetse Museums Cody Mural Historic Site Horseback Trail Ride Wild Mustang Tour Festivals and Events (see calendar) Page 6
2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS May 5-6 Meeteetse May Day in Meeteetse May 11-12 Cody Best of the Rockies presents: Cody Country Horse Sale June 9 Meeteetse Party in the Pasture Antique Tractor & Truck Rally and Rodeo June 9 Meeteetse Legend Rock State Petroglyph Site Tour June 13-17 Ralston Jake Clark s Mule Days June 16-17 Cody 37th Annual Plains Indian Museum Powwow June 30 Cody Cody/Yellowstone Xtreme Bulls Event July August Cody Free concerts in the City Park Bandshell July 1-4 Cody 99th Annual Cody Stampede Celebrations Powell & Meeteetse, Wyoming Calendar Of Events July 2-4 Cody Wild West Extravaganza July 13-15 Cody Winchester Arms Collectors Association Show July 14 Meeteetse National Day of the American Cowboy July 20 Meeteetse Free Live Outdoor Cowbilly Concert July 21 Cody Yellowstone Beer Fest July 22 Meeteetse Historic Double Dee Guest Ranch/Amelia Earhart Tour July 24-28 Powell Park County Fair July 27-28 Powell Heart Mountain Pilgrimage July 28 Meeteetse Historic Pitchfork Ranch Tour August 4 Cody Cody Air Fair August 11 Meeteetse Annual Kirwin Tour August 18 Powell Plaza Diane Renaissance Fair August 18-19 Cody Cody Wild West River Fest August 18 Powell Wings N Wheels Air & Car Show August 18 Cody Great Dam Day August 24-25 Cody Cody Country Car Show August 24-26 Powell Wyoming Desperados Regional Mounted Shooting Competition Sept. 1-3 Meeteetse Annual Labor Day Celebration Sept. 7-8 Powell Homesteader Days Festival Sept. 7-8 Cody Trapper Stampede Rodeo Sept. 17-22 Cody Rendezvous Royale Sept. 21-22 Cody 37th Annual Buffalo Bill Art Show & Quick Draw For more events or further information contact Claudia at (307) 586-1574 or (800) 393-2639 or log on to www.codyyellowstone.org Page 7