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CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS
Tis The Season Create the perfect holiday tradition with your family
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 mansion 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 the weather. Address: 2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Road Phone: (308) 535-8035 VisitNorthPlatte.com/christmas-at-the-codys Season/Hours of Operation: Days and times vary,
Season/Hours of Operation: Fri-Sun in the month of December, 6pm-9:30pm Admission: Freewill donation.
entertain, but to educate on different Christmas traditions around the world. Address: 1249 N. Homestead Road Phone: (308) 532-9920 or (866) 338-7596 GoldenSpikeTower.com Season/Hours of Operation: Dates and times vary,
Santa’s Workshop Every year Cody Park gets transformed into Santa’s Workshop! Santa’s Workshop has been a North Platte tradition for generations. 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 VisitNorthPlatte.com/santas-workshop Season/hours of Operation: Dates and times vary, Check website above for details.
check website above for details Admission: Admission charged.
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 holiday tradition. Located just around the corner 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 Phone: (308) 534-5640 VisitNorthPlatte.com/christmas-village
check website above for updates Admission: Admission charged, and park permit required.
Christmas Around the World at the Golden Spike Tower
Each year the Golden Spike Tower and Visitors Center chooses a theme to not only
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