🏨 Where to Stay for Yellowstone? Let’s Talk Cody, Wyoming 🤠

#foodandstay Planning a trip to Yellowstone National Park? Skip the tourist traps and stay in Cody — a lively Western town that’s part frontier, part gateway, and 100% road trip-worthy. Here’s why Cody is an awesome base camp + tips for choosing where to stay 👇 📍 Why Stay in Cody? 🧭 Just 50 miles from Yellowstone’s East Entrance 🎯 Perfect if you’re entering from the Wyoming side 🌄 The drive into the park (via Highway 14/16/20) is INSANELY scenic — cliffs, rivers, wildlife 🏕️ Accommodation Types in Cody: Hotels & Lodges: 🛎️ Comfort + convenience Campgrounds & RV Parks: ⛺ Great for vanlifers & budget travelers RV Park: 💡 Book early — Cody gets BUSY in summer Vacation rental: 🏠 More space for families or groups ✅ Look for rentals near the Shoshone River or downtown Cody for walkability 🎯 Cody Travel Perks ✔️ Tons of restaurants (BBQ, bison burgers, ice cream shops!) ✔️ Buffalo Bill Center of the West – 5 museums in one! ✔️ Nightly rodeo shows (summer only) ✔️ Local shops, art galleries, and a real Wild West vibe ✔️ Easy to explore Beartooth Highway or head into Yellowstone’s Lamar Valley 🧭 Smart Stay Tips for Cody + Yellowstone: ✅ Stay 1–2 nights in Cody to explore the town before heading deeper into the park ✅ If possible, split your stay — one leg in Cody, one inside or near Yellowstone (like Canyon or Lake areas) ✅ Budget travelers: Cody has more affordable options than inside the park ✅ Night owls & families: Cody is more lively than Yellowstone lodges at night