Where to Stay

• Northern Hotel
• Best Western Plus Clocktower Inn

Where to Eat

Dinner

• Jake’s Downtown
• Walkers
• Athenian
• Na Ra Sushi
• Marble Table

Quick Bite

• Spitz Mediterranean Street Food
• Mediterranean Soul

Breakfast

• Stella’s Kitchen & Bakery : attached to The Clocktower Inn
• Bernie’s Diner : attached to The Northern
• The Great American Bagel Co.

What to Do

• Yellowstone Art Museum
• Western Heritage Center
• Pictograph Cave State Park
• Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument

Where to Shop

• Boot Barn: A reliable stop for guests wanting classic western staples, from boots and hats to denim and easy ranch-ready layers.
• D. James Custom Western Hat Co.: A more elevated western outfitter known for refined cowboy style, premium boots, and polished pieces that feel distinctly Montana.
• Buckaroo Businesses: A true local western shop with an authentic working-ranch sensibility, ideal for guests wanting something less commercial and more regionally rooted.
• Connolly Saddlery: One of the best local additions for guests looking for authentic western wear, saddlery, and beautifully made cowboy gear with real Montana credibility.

Option A

Adds ~45 minutes without stops
A more historic and cultural route with two worthwhile stops along the way.

• Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument — an important historic site commemorating one of the most significant conflicts of the American West.
• Medicine Wheel — a striking high-country cultural landmark in the Bighorns.
• From there, continue to Paintrock Canyon Ranch.

Option B

Adds ~30 minutes without stops

A beautiful route through northern Wyoming with small-town stops, western history, and a good place to stretch your legs.

Enter Sheridan, WY into your GPS. In Sheridan, consider stopping at:

• King Ropes and Don King Western Museum — western craftsmanship and ranching heritage.
• The Brinton Museum — art, history, and a beautifully sited museum campus.

On the way to Ten Sleep, pass through Buffalo, WY and stop at:

• Mountain Meadow Wool Mill — a uniquely regional stop focused on Wyoming wool and textile production.

In Ten Sleep, consider:

• Sleepy Coyote — a good stop for a burger and a beer
• Dirty Sally’s — a casual ice cream stop before the final leg
• From Ten Sleep, continue to Paintrock Canyon Ranch

Where to Stay

• Best Western Plus
• Chamberlin Inn
• Buffalo Bill’s Irma Hotel
• The Scout Inn

Where to Eat

Dinner

• Blanca Tatanka
• Trailhead Bar & Grill
• WY Thai
• Shiki Japanese Restaurant

Breakfast / Lunch

• Granny’s Restaurant
• Our Place
• Sitti’s Table
• The Breadboard Cody

What to Do

• Buffalo Bill Center of the West
• Cody Firearms Museum
• Cody Rodeo
• Yellowstone National Park

Where to Shop

• Buckstitch Canvas Saddles & Tack: A longtime Cody outfitter specializing in working ranch gear, saddles, and durable horse equipment– authentic western gear.
• Boot Barn: Easy one-stop western store for guests looking for classic cowboy style, boots, hats, and dependable outdoor gear.
• Wayne’s Boot Shop: A family-owned Cody institution known for expert boot fitting, repairs, and one of the best selections of western and outdoor footwear in town.
• Custom Cowboy Shop: A beautifully curated western shop focused on handcrafted cowboy gear, fine leatherwork, and elevated ranch-inspired goods.