North Platte and the surrounding areas have something for everyone including: art exhibits, expos, fairs, sporting events, and rodeos to keep residents and visitors entertained year-round. For the most updated community events call The North Platte/Lincoln County Visitors Bureau at (308) 532-4729 or go to the community calendar at VisitNorthPlatte.com . Things To Do | Places To See
ANTIQUES Grain Bin Antique Town 10641 S Old HWY 83 Rd • (308) 539-7401 Clustered on a hill top in the scenic canyons south of North Platte, Grain Bin Antique Town consists of 20 historic grain bins and a massive barn connected by a boardwalk to form a huge, eclectic collection of antiques and primitives. Find everything from old signage and advertisements to farm implements, cow skulls and more. With constantly changing inventories there are new treasures both large and small to be discovered on each visit. GrainBinAntiqueTown.com CR Rustic Antique Mall on the Bricks 413 N Dewey • (308) 221-6725 CR Rustic Antique Mall is located in beautiful downtown North Platte. Shoppers will find a large range of products including antiques, refurbished goods, candles, paint, craft & boutique items. With over 20 vendors, there is a great selection of custom-made products. Check us out at Facebook.com/CRRUSTIC . HISTORIC SITES, MUSEUMS & MONUMENTS
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at Iron Horse Park, where Law Enforcement, families and the public in general can visit to pay their respects and honor the memories of these fallen heroes. VisitNorthPlatte.com/ directory_cats/historic-sites-monuments/ Buffalo Bill State Historical Park 2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Rd • (308) 535-8035 North Platte was home to Buffalo Bill, known for his Wild West Show, military status, and buffalo hunting. These breathtaking grounds are home to Cody's Victorian home and extravagant horse barn. This park contains historical memorabilia, tours, as well as camping and recreational opportunities.
Downtown North Platte Historic Walking Tour
In 2010 the North Platte Historical Preservation Commission published a self-guided walking tour of the downtown area of North Platte. Fast forward to 2020, and the U.S. National Park Service has approved the listing of the “North Platte Commercial Historic District” on the National Register of Historic Places. Now known as the North Platte Canteen District, North Platte’s downtown has been revitalized into a shopping, arts and entertainment hub. For more information go to VisitNorthPlatte. com/directory-posts/downtown-north- platte-historic-walking-tour.
Cody Park Railroad Museum 1402 N Jeffers St • (308) 535-6700
Fort Cody Trading Post 221 Halligan Drive • (308) 532-8081
On the east end of Cody Park, you will find a Railroad Museum featuring the only Challenger 3900 series steam locomotive on constant public display in the world. There is also a 6900 series diesel locomotive with several rail cars and a caboose. Each of these locomotives allows you to climb aboard and view the railroad memorabilia within. To complete this museum there is a fully restored railroad depot to explore.
It’s not just any souvenir shop, inside you’ll find a museum, a two-headed calf and a plethora of off the wall goodies to commemorate your trip. The back portion of the building contains a small but impressive museum devoted to Buffalo Bill Cody. Its centerpiece is the spectacular Buffalo Bill’s Miniature Wild West Show, featuring over 20,000 figures hand carved in wood. Many of the figures are animated and recorded audio narration tells the story of Buffalo Bill, his traveling Wild West show, and the creation of the miniatures. The show runs for about five minutes every 30 minutes. FortCody.com Fort McPherson National Cemetery 12004 S Spur 56A, Maxwell • (308) 582-4433 Nebraska’s oldest National Cemetery, Fort McPherson, is the final resting place of veterans of the Spanish American War, Indian
Cody Park Wild West Memorial 1400 N Jeffers St • (308) 535-6706
20th Century Veterans Memorial and Law Enforcement Memorial 2811 South Jeffers • (308) 532-6579
At the entrance to Cody Park, you’ll find the Wild West Memorial. The centerpiece of the exhibit is the larger-than-life sized bronze statue of Buffalo Bill donated to the city of North Platte by the citizens of Great Britain. Surrounding the gazebo are the flags of the states and foreign countries in which Cody performed with his Wild West Show. VisitNorthPlatte.com/directory-posts/
The five major branches of the armed forces and conflicts of the 20th century are presented to honor the men and women who served our country. This memorial consists of extraordinary bronze statues, a 15-foot brick mural and thousands of personalized brick monuments on display. Newly added is the Law Enforcement Memorial, located
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