16 | North Platte Travel Guide 2024
NORTH PLATTE’S HERITAGE
Stones & Bones Gallery & Emporium Stones and Bones is a unique gallery tucked into the small town of Hershey, Nebraska. The gallery features Native American artifacts, western art and wildlife pieces. Visitors and history lovers won’t want to miss their exceptionally private collection of Native American Stone Age artifacts that have been collected from across western Nebraska. Stones and Bones offers special tours for groups of 10 or less. The tour offers unique insights including question and answer ses- sion that cover the collection, Stone Age artifacts, flint knapping with demonstra- tions and personal instruction. For groups looking to add a special touch they will also demonstrate the process of setting up a teepee or flint-knapping. Address: 105 E. 2nd Street, Hershey Phone: (308) 368-7400 VisitNorthPlatte.com/things-to-do/arts- entertainment/art-galleries/stones-bones Season/Hours of Operation: Call ahead
makes sense because he’s the inspiration for NEBRASKAland Days. Way back on July 4th, 1882, the world’s greatest showman, Buffalo Bill Cody, produced the “Old Glory Blowout” in North Platte. That show would eventually become Cody’s Wild West Show. 2023 will mark the 141st anniversary of the first spectator rodeo. From country concerts to the Buffalo Bill Rodeo, art competitions and everything in between, there is something for everyone at NEBRASKAland DAYS. NEBRASKAland DAYS 2024 is scheduled for June 12-22. There’s 10 great days of rodeo, concerts and festivities, don’t miss NEBRASKAland Days in 2023. Come be part of the fun and find out why NEBRASKAland Days gets Buffalo Bill’s Buffalo of Approval. Office Address: 2801 Charlie Evans Drive Phone: (308) 532-7939 or (888) 313-5606 NebraskaLandDays.com Season/Hours of Operation: Held annually the third week of June. Visit website for a full list of events. Admission: Many events free; admission charged for rodeo, concerts, and other events at the Wild West Arena
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