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off-the-wall goodies to commemorate your trip. When it comes to Western souvenirs, Fort Cody Trading Post has everything from cowboy gear to plush buffaloes, jackalope statues, toy animals and tons of clothing for all sizes and ages. The back portion of the Fort Cody 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 painstakingly hand-carved in wood by Ernie and Virginia Palmquist. Many of the figures are animated — there’s a train that runs around the circus tents, and animated bucking broncos, sharpshooters and more. 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. If you’re in town on a Thursday in the summer, don’t miss out on the live music in the stockade during the Fort Cody Summer Music Series. With all of that, is there any wonder that Fort Cody gets Buffalo Bill’s coveted Buffalo of Approval? Address: 221 Halligan Drive Phone: (308) 532-8081 www.fortcody.com Season/Hours of Operation: Memorial Day-2 nd week in August: Daily 9am-9pm Winter: Mon-Sat 9am-5:30pm, Sun noon-5:30pm Spring & Fall: Mon-Sat 9am-6pm,
North Platte Area Attractions
Once considered the world’s greatest showman, the legendary Buffalo Bill Cody called North Platte home for more than 40 years. He loved his hometown and generously supported many local worthwhile causes. Today, the North Platte / Lincoln County Visitors Bureau uses his persona, in the guise of a fun-loving, somewhat slapstick “new” Buffalo Bill, to introduce all of the fun to be had in Lincoln County to a new generation by awarding attractions and events his coveted “Buffalo of Approval.”
furnishings as well as a ton of Buffalo Bill memorabilia. The barn, once used to house horses, now contains a collection of antique carriages that belonged to Bill as well as a variety of memorabilia from the days of his world-famous Wild West Show. Come to North Platte and see why a man of taste and distinction gives Scout’s Rest Ranch the Buffalo Bill Buffalo of Approval. https://VisitNorthPlatte.com/directory- posts/buffalo-bill-state-historical-park/ Season/Hours of Operation: Memorial Day-Labor Day: Daily 9am-5pm Spring & Fall: Fri-Sat 9am-5pm Dusty Trails Trail Rides: Memorial Day-Labor Day: Fri-Sat noon-6pm Admission: Admission charged, and park permit required **** Fort Cody Trading Post Over the years roadside souvenir stands have been given a bad name. Well, this is one shop that’s worth the trip. It’s not just any souvenir shop. Inside you’ll find a museum, a two-headed calf, and a plethora of Address: 2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Road Phone: (308) 535-8035
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Buffalo Bill State Historical Park It’s Buffalo Bill’s ranch, of course it gets his Buffalo of Approval. You don’t have to take his word for it, there’s tons of reasons this State Historic Park is a must-see for visitors. Originally the 4,000-acre Scout’s Rest Ranch, the historic park now consists of 16 acres that contain Buffalo Bill’s home as well as barns, outbuildings and a variety of other features. The house is Cody’s Second Empire mansion, built in 1886 at a cost of $3,900, that has been restored and filled with period-appropriate
Sun noon-6pm Admission: Free ****
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