Thursday, June 20, 2013

Locating The Top Motel Cody Wyoming Offers For Yellowstone Travelers

By Lila Barry


The primary advantage of staying in any motel Cody Wyoming has listed in the book is that it is likely to be perfect for visitors heading towards Yellowstone or coming back. Almost all visitors enter via US-14 or the regional airport will eventually want to drive another 50 miles to Yellowstone. The city therefore serves as a gateway for park visitors, with motels lined up all the way to the park.

Perhaps it would be helpful to backtrack a bit and explain the geography in more detail. Visitors passing through come either by road tracking the Shoshone River on US-14 from Powell, or land directly at Yellowstone Regional Airport. Either way, they must then drive through the city and then for another 50 miles on US-14-16-20 to the national park's east entrance.

Airport travelers can choose to stay nearby, such as parts of the city that are close to Beck Lake's scenic shores. This location is very convenient for people who need to fly in and out quickly. It provides easy access to both the urban area and the airport, and has the added benefit of being a very scenic spot.

Most affordable and decent establishments within Cody are located along the highway as it follows a rectangular path through urban areas. A big bunch of hotels and motels can be found at and near the corner of 17th Street and Sheridan Avenue. There are many more as travelers move forward on Sheridan Ave and then on 8th Street.

The highway heads out of Cody after 8th Street, and more motels can be found on Yellowstone Ave near the Riverside cemetery and Ponderosa campsites. These establishments welcome travelers returning from the park and are also suitable for people seeking a base for daily forays into the outdoors. Some may prefer to stay further ahead on West Yellowstone Avenue, where the highway and river almost come together as they pass through Shoshone National Forest.

Motels further ahead at the Buffalo Bill Reservoir's shoreline offer an even more scenic place to stay along the highway. The last leg of the drive between the reservoir and park has a few motels, and there are some more right up-close to Yellowstone's east entrance. Travelers faced with so many choices from the airport to the park should select the right one that is best suited for their itinerary.

Visitors such as business travelers flying in and out on a quick visit may prefer a location near the airport. Tourists who plan to see the sights and then visit Yellowstone will want to stay in the city, close to famous tourist attractions. The property should ideally be close to tourist hotspots such as the Buffalo Bill Historical Center and Cody Night Rodeo.

Outdoor enthusiasts and roadtrippers may prefer a location closer to Yellowstone, with sweeping vistas and the possibility of scenic drives going both ways. President Teddy Roosevelt, who spent his later years exploring Americana by road, once famously noted that the road between Cody and Yellowstone was the "most scenic 50 miles in the world." if nothing else, this means that every motel Cody Wyoming has listed for this section will have superb views and is likely to provide a relaxing and comfortable stay.




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