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TIS THE SEASON CHRISTMAS Celebrate
Christmas Around the World at the Golden Spike Tower
the weather. Address: 2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Road
Phone: (308) 534-5640 LincolnCountyMuseum.org Season/Hours of Operation: Check website for dates and times Admission: Freewill donation
Each year the Golden Spike Tower and Visitors Center chooses a theme to not only entertain, but to educate on different Christmas traditions around the world. Address: 1249 N. Homestead Road Phone: (308) 532-9920 – (866) 338-7596 GoldenSpikeTower.com Season/Hours of Operation: Check website for dates and time Admission: Admission charged Christmas at the Cody’s Colonel William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody and his wife Louisa loved to entertain for the holidays in their beautiful mansion. Today the community of North Platte keeps the tradition alive with Christmas at the Cody’s. Every nook and cranny of the Cody man- sion is filled with holiday cheer. Outside, cider, cookies and roasted chestnuts are served in a recreation of Christmas past. Horse drawn rides complete with carolers will keep you warm and toasty no matter
Phone: (308) 535-8035 VisitNorthPlatte.com/ christmas-at-the-codys Season/Hours of Operation: Weekends in December.
Santa’s Workshop Every year Cody Park gets transformed into Santa’s Workshop! Santa’s Workshop has been a North Platte tradition for gener- ations. Now in North Platte’s scenic Cody Park, numerous animated vignettes portray all aspects of the Christmas season, from busy elves toiling away in the workshop to joyous children on Christmas morning. The workshop opens late November and runs through December 24 each night at dusk. Frequent special events include carousel rides and concessions, horse-drawn rides, visits from Santa, caroling, and foods of the season. Address: 1601 N. Jeffers Street Season/Hours of Operation: Check VisitNorthPlatte.com/santas- workshop/ for dates and times.
Check website for date and times Admission: Admission charged, and park permit required
Lighted Christmas Village Drive-Thru Now in its 6th year, the Lincoln County Historical Museum is once again hosting a Lighted Christmas Village Drive-Thru, which is quickly becoming a beloved holi- day tradition. Located just around the cor- ner from the Buffalo Bill Ranch, the Historical Village is a delightful collection of important homes and buildings dating from the earliest settlement of the area. Buildings in the Village are adopted by local businesses, clubs and organizations and will be filled with Christmas Cheer! Address: 2403 N. Buffalo Bill Avenue
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