North Platte Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States
About North Platte
In November 1868, the rails of the Union Pacific Railroad reached the location of what is now known as North Platte. Situated between the North and South Platte rivers, just west of the confluence, the town was named by a flip of a coin to determine between North Platte and South Platte. North Platte was incorporated as a city in 1873. In 1882, Colonel William F. Cody, known to the world asBuffalo Bill, responded to the calls of local civic leaders and produced an Independence Day celebration known as the "Old Glory Blowout". He later developed this into his famedWild West Show, which toured throughout the world. The home he built while living in North Platte, known as Scouts Rest Ranch, is now a state historical park, and is open to tour. North Platte could have gone the way of many sm
Top Attractions in North Platte
Explore the best things to see and do in North Platte:
- ★America's 20th Century Veterans Memorial
- ★Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historic Park
- ★Cody Go-Karts
- ★Cody Park Railroad Museum
- ★Cody Park Wild West Memorial
- ★Feather River Vineyards
- ★Fiesta Patrias
- ★Golden Spike Tower and Visitor Center
Where to Eat in North Platte
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Amigo's
- 🍴Dave's Place
- 🍴Espresso Shoppe
- 🍴King Buffet and Mongolian Grill
- 🍴La Casa Nueva
- 🍴La Hacienda
Where to Stay in North Platte
- 🏨A-1 Sunset Mobile Park
- 🏨Americas Best Value Inn North Platte
- 🏨Best Western Plus North Platte Inn & Suites
- 🏨Blue Spruce Motel
- 🏨Buffalo Bill State Historical Park
- 🏨Cedar Lodge Motel
North Platte Travel Guide Sections
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