Location: Cody
Top Things to do in Cody
What to do and see in Cody, Wyoming (WY): The Best Nature & Parks
Cody, named for its legendary founder, Buffalo Bill Cody, remains as full of Old West adventure as it was during the days when Bill himself roamed Wyoming. Serving as the Eastern gateway to Yellowstone National Park, Cody is just a few miles away from pristine wilderness where actual buffalo can still be seen. The town attracts tourists and cowboys alike with reenactments of famous shoot-outs, restored frontier buildings and with the Cody Stampede, which the town hosts every July 4.
Restaurants in Cody
1. Shoshone National Forest
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 218 reviews
Reviewed By webbfoot - Philadelphia, United States
We drove thur Shoshone National Forest on 09-09-20, very scenic views, there was several inches on snow which added to the beauty.
2. Dead Indian Summit Overlook
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5.0 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By V8221DQscottw
I've lived in the West most of my life, but had never been to northwest Wyoming. The scenery on the Chief Joseph highway is the most spectacular of our loop through Yellowstone and Cody.
3. Beartooth Basin
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By travelD - Red Lodge, United States
The Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area is located along the Beartooth Scenic Highway and is typically open late June-August. It's a fun, small outfit for experts/good intermediate skiers and you must bring your own gear. This is not for beginners. There are two surface lifts and no groomed runs, or trees, just a beautiful, wide-open basin. These lifts used to be used as summer training for the US ski team and some pros. The current area is featured in the 2019 Warren Miller ski film "Timeless". There's an Airstream trailer to sell tickets, snacks, swag and essentials. When we skied in 2019 you could get a pass by the hour but stopping by in 2020 we found it was day/half-day during the pandemic to keep down the number of skiers. Besides bringing your own gear and being prepared to pay in cash (can't take cards, there's no cell service or wifi up there) it would be best to take a small car with good clearance. However, I did manage to park an Expedition on the downhill side of the road which was a double black diamond level of difficulty, for sure. Although the resort's office address is in Cody, Red Lodge MT is much closer in driving distance.
4. Bill Cody Ranch -Horseback Riding
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 29 reviews
Bill Cody Ranch offers scenic, two, four, and six hour horseback tours in the Shoshone National Forest. We are located exactly halfway between Yellowstone National Park and Cody, Wyoming. We accept everyone, even if you aren't staying with us! Our two hour is only $55 a person!
Reviewed By Wanderer587992 - Gainesville, United States
My wife and I spent three wonderful nights in a cabin on our vacation to visit Cody and Yellowstone. Our cabin was spacious, clean, with comfortable beds and pillows, and western decor. We slept great after fun filled days horseback riding on the ranch trails with our great guide/wrangler Abbie, and visiting Cody and Yellowstone. The breakfasts and dinners were delicious and they have a cool bar with good drinks in the lodge. We saw a moose and a grizzly bear just ten miles from the ranch toward Yellowstone! The BCR is a family owned and operated dude ranch and they are onsite and run a well organized operation. We will come back next year!
5. The Buffalo Bill Reservoir
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By Yorkiemom19 - Manassas, United States
Beautiful drive around the reservoir and the dam. The visitor center has a very informative film about the history of the dam construction. It's truly amazing how i was built with the tools and equipment they had at the time. Go the speed limit so you can catch the amazing views of the surrounding mountains and gorgeous Shoshone River.
6. Buffalo Bill Dam
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4.5 based on 999 reviews
Reviewed By shewa51 - Lincoln, United States
The Dam is located just outside of Cody and is a quick stop with great views. Includes a gift shop with things not found at other stops.
7. Buffalo Bill State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 131 reviews
Reviewed By geo1857 - Springfield, United States
Very nice campground , nice pull through sites beautiful surrounding of the mountains , very helpful host . Not far from Cody and the east entrance of Yellowstone.We enjoyed our 5 day stay will keep them on the list to go again .
8. Monster Lake
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By kanyewesthaha - Houston, United States
kanye showed me his new album 10/10 there was alot of sheep and fish too i guess, so if you like fishing go here maybe
9. Paul Stock Nature Trail
10. Absaroka Bay RV Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Bobgpaa - Colorado Springs, United States
Great little RV Park. Our site was a pull thru with lawn and a beautiful shade tree. It was level and easy to hook up. The sites are close and a little tight if you have slide outs on your rig. The views were great and being close to the road were relatively quiet. You are close to stores and eateries, Great place to stay. We have been here before and were not disappointed. I would consider making reservations as the park did fill up. Enjoy your stay.
