No Shortage of Things To Do in Cody, WY
Explore the East Gate of Yellowstone
Experience all there is to do in Cody, WY. Many are surprised when they get here to discover all the activities, shops, and restaurants that are in the area! Being 50 miles from Yellowstone, Cody is an excellent and affordable place to call home base.
Book your room at the Moose Creek Lodge & Suites in downtown Cody today, and be prepared to extend your stay by a couple of days once you’re here – most visitors do!
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Day 1
- Check in to Moose Creek Lodge & Suites & Get Your Bearings
- Explore Cody via the 1-hour Cody Trolley Tour and identify all of the places you would like to go back to
- Visit the Famous Cherrywood Bar in the Irma Restaurant, given to Buffalo Bill by Queen Victoria
- Enjoy delicious dining at Cody Steakhouse
- Meet Buffalo Bill at the Cody Theatre for the Wild West Spectacular
Day 2
- Get an early start to Yellowstone National Park – Explore the South Loop, including Old Faithful & Painters Pot
- Return to Cody in the evening
- Take the Cody Cattle Company Shuttle to Dinner & Show (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
- Then, walk 900 yards to the Rodeo Grounds for the Nightly Rodeo at 8 PM
- Ride the Cody Rodeo Bus back, just one block over
- An entire day/evening of fun!
Day 3
- Get an early start to Yellowstone National Park – Explore the North Loop: Lamar Valley, & Tower Falls
- Return to Cody in the evening
- Take in shopping & the history of Downtown
- See the Cody Heritage Museum Artifacts
- Visit the Cody Dug Up Gun Museum
- Enjoy dinner at WyoWest Brewing Company
- Head back to the Rodeo Grounds for the Nightly Rodeo at 8 PM
- Relax on the porch of Moose Creek
Day 4
- Enjoy breakfast at Annie's Soda Saloon
- Head to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West Museum (7 acres - tickets are good for 2 days!)
- Enjoy lunch in the Museum’s cafe
- Head over to the Cody Firearms Experience (Shoot a real Gatling Gun!)
- Watch the Gunfights in front of the Irma Hotel at 6 PM
- Take in a nice dinner at Trailhead
- Then, head toward the Rodeo Grounds for the Nightly Rodeo at 8 PM
- Explore Cody's Downtown
Day 5
- Visit Old Trail Town (visit the grave of famed Jeremiah Johnson, see Butch Cassidy's Hole In The Wall Cabin, & more)
- Take a leisurely drive north of town about 16 miles to the Chief Joseph Scenic Byway turnoff to the left
- Once you reach the "T," turn right toward the famous Beartooth Highway
- Enjoy the amazing views from 10,947 feet, feed the squirrels, & take the best selfies
- Next, head to Red Lodge for a great meal at Bogart's
- Then, it's about an hour's drive back to Cody for the evening
Day 6, 7, & 8
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River Rafting
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Ziplining
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Hiking
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Biking
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Horseback Riding
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Wild Horse Viewing
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& more!
Hmm! How to squeeze it all in…? Extend your stay and book next year's vacation!
Local Activities
Calendar of Events
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Cody Calendar
Cody Is Rodeo
From June to August, the Cody Rodeo is in full swing with rodeo days, the Nite Rodeo, Stampede Rodeo, and more.
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Rodeo Bus
Get the full experience by taking the Cody Rodeo Bus to the rodeo.
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Cody Shuttle Yellowstone Tours
Explore Yellowstone with Cody Shuttle’s guided tours.
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Call to Book: 307-527-6789
Wild West Spectacular
Get dinner and a show as you learn about the legend of Buffalo Bill.
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Buffalo Bill Center of West Museum
Explore five different museums all under one roof!
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Old Trail Town
Stop by the Old Trail Town to see Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’s cabins, Jeremiah Johnson’s grave, and more.
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Cody Trolley Tours
Take a trolley tour to learn about the history of Cody and get a lay of the land.
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Cody Gunfighters Show
The gunfighters show is a fun western re-enactment that involves the crowd and, of course, gunfire!
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Walking/Running Trails
There is nothing like the scenery and solitude that the trails have to offer.
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City Park with BBQ Area
With a picnic area, playground, mini golf, stage, etcetera, the park is the place to be for summer concerts and more.
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Restaurants, Bars & Shops
There are 21 restaurants within five blocks of Moose Creek Lodge & Suites along with plenty of shopping and bars to visit as well.
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White Water Rafting
There are many white water rafting outfitters in the area. Be prepared to have a blast!
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Fishing
North Fork Anglers and other fishing outfitters are prepared to take you on the fishing trip of a lifetime.
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Skiing & Ziplining
Ski in the winter months and zipline in the summer with Sleeping Giant Ski & Zip.
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Yellowstone National Park
Just an hour’s drive, or 50 miles away, is the East entrance to Yellowstone.
Horseback Riding
Ride “ best of the West” through the Shoshone National Forest just outside Yellowstone National Park with Bill Cody Ranch or Cedar Mountain Trail Rides.
Snowmobiling Adventure
Snowmobile with Gary Fales Outfitting! Valid during snowmobiling season only.
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Rock/Ice Climbing
Cody is home to several world-class trade climbing venues, the most notable of which is the Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone River Valley.
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To learn more or book a room, get in touch with us at 307-587-2221.
Open 24/7
Note: The lodge main entrance and lobby are closed during the off-season, but the courtyard and suites are still available year-round.
Lodge Location
(Open With Pool Seasonally):
1015 Sheridan Ave
Cody, WY 82414
Courtyard Suites Location
(Open Year-Round):
1014 10th Street
Cody, WY 82414