2015 Visit North Platte Travel Guide

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Buffalo Bill State Historical Park No one figure personifies the frontier spirit better than William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, the West’s most colorful showman, army scout and buffalo hunter.

The legacy of the life and times of Buffalo Bill lives on at Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park. Cody’s elegant Victorian house, built in 1886, and huge barn sit on 25 acres of what was originally a 4,000-acre spread that Cody called Scout’s Rest Ranch. The home is filled with period furnishings and Cody belongings. In the theater room you can watch a movie made of film clips taken at the time the show was touring throughout the United States and Europe. The barn now features Wild West Show memorabilia, photographs, original posters, and historic carriages. As an added attraction, horseback riding is now offered on trails throughout the State Recreation Area.

Address: 2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Road Phone: (308) 535-8035 Web: visitnorthplatte.com/attraction/ buffalo-bill-state-historical-park/ Email: ngpc.buffalo.bill@nebraska.gov Season/Hours of Operation: May 1-Memorial Day: Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm Memorial Day-Labor Day: Every Day, 9am-5pm Labor Day-Close: Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm Dusty Trails Trail Rides: May 1-Sept. 30, Fri-Sun, 12-6pm Admission: Admission charged and park permit needed.

Christmas at the Cody’s Held annually the weekend before Christmas from 5:30pm-8pm.

Web: visitnorthplatte.com/ christmas-at-the-codys/ Admission Charged

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Lincoln County Historical Museum The Museum features the official North Platte World War II Canteen exhibit, which tells the story of local volunteers who served more than six million service men and women throughout World War II. A western prairie village, complete with a working blacksmith shop, railroad depot and telegraph, Fort McPherson cabin, Pony Express building, country church and much more.

Address: 2403 N. Buffalo Bill Ave. Phone: (308) 534-5640 Web: lincolncountymuseum.org Season/Hours of Operation: May 1-September 30: Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm Sundays, 1pm-5pm Winter Months: Open by appointment for groups.

Admission Charged

Where the wild west is best

NEBRASKAland DAYS The official celebration of the state of Nebraska and our western heritage. Four nights of award-winning Buffalo Bill PRCA Rodeo action, big name concert entertainment, parades, Frontier Revue, beer tasting, food and much, much more. Held annually the third week of June. The Buffalo Bill Rodeo was started by its namesake in 1882, and is recognized as the World’s first spectator rodeo.

The Arena is located on land that Cody once owned, across the street from his Scout’s Rest Ranch.

The Rodeo features Hall of Fame and National Finals talent.

NEBRASKALand Days was named one of the American Bus Association’s top 100 Events for 2015.

Office Address: 509 E. 4th St., Suite G Phone: (308) 532-7939, (888) 313-5606 Web: nebraskalanddays.com Admission: Many events free; admission charged for rodeo, concerts and other events at the Wild West Arena.

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Fort Cody Trading Post Wild West Museum, Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show in miniature and great shopping in America’s kitschiest roadside attraction!

Address: 221 Halligan Dr. Phone: (308) 532-8081 Web: fortcody.com Season/Hours of Operation: Memorial Day-Labor Day: Daily, 9am-9pm Labor Day-Memorial Day: Mon-Sat, 9am-5:30pm Sunday, 12pm-5:30pm Admission: Free

Stones & Bones Gallery & Emporium A unique gallery of Native American art and artifacts, western and wildlife art and a premiere private collection of native stone age artifacts from rural western Nebraska.

Address: 105 E. 2nd St., Hershey Phone: (308) 530-8682, (308) 368-7400 Web: stonesandbonesofnebrask.com Hours: Call ahead. Usually open 10am-5pm daily.

Golden Spike Tower A panoramic view of Union Pacific’s Bailey Yard will greet railfans from the two observation decks of the Golden Spike Tower.

The Guinness Book of World Records certifies Bailey Yard as the world’s largest railroad yard, with a mind-boggling array of more than 315 miles of track, accommodating up to 150 trains a day. The Spike is open after dark the third Saturday of every month for night time viewing of Bailey Yard.

Address: 1249 N. Homestead Road Phone: (308) 532-9920, (866) 338-7596 Web: GoldenSpikeTower.com Season/Hours of Operation: May 1-Sept 30: Daily 9am-7pm; Oct 1-April 30: Daily 10am-5pm Twilight tours every third Saturday.

Other times by appointment.

Admission Charged

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Union Pacific Railroad Bailey Yard Union Pacific’s Bailey Yard is the largest railroad classification yard in the world. The massive yard covers 2,850 acres, reaching a total length of eight miles. Bailey Yard has 17 receiving and 16 departure tracks handling 14,000 rail cars every 24 hours. Of those, 3,000 cars are sorted daily in the yard’s eastward and westward yards, nicknamed “hump” yards. An average of 139 trains per day, comprised of raw and finished goods, such as automobiles, coal, grain, corn, sugar, chemicals, steel and consumer goods, including electronics, apparel and other retail products, are handled at Bailey Yard.

Address: 4000 West Front Street Web: visitnorthplatte.com/ attraction/union-pacific-bailey-yard Can be experienced by a visit to the Golden Spike Tower.

Cody Park Railroad Museum The only Challenger 3900 series steam locomotive on static public display, accompanied by a 6900 series diesel locomotive. Also on display is a fully restored railroad depot, several rail cars, a caboose and railroad memorabilia.

Address: 1400 North Jeffers Web: visitnorthplatte.com/attraction/ cody-park-railroad-museum/ Season/Hours of Operation: May 1 through the third full weekend of September: Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm Sun, 10am-5pm.

Will open by appointment.

Admission Free

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Rail Fest Rail Fest is an annual celebration of North Platte’s spirit and origins, as railroad enthusiasts from around the world gather for on-site tours of Bailey Yard, non-stop entertainment, exhibits of railroad equipment and technology, model train expo and much more.

Address (Office): 1020 N. Jeffers Phone: (308) 221-6104 Web: nprailfest.com Held annually the third week in September.

Make tracks to an unforgettable time

20th Century Veterans Memorial The five major branches of the armed forces and the five major conflicts of the 20th century are memorialized by larger-than-life bronze statues and a fifteen-foot-tall brick bas-relief mural.

Address: 2811 South Jeffers Web: 20thcvetsmem.org Season/Hours of Operation: Memorial is open 24 hours a day year-round.

Admission Free

Wild West Memorial On the site of the original 1882 Old Glory Blowout.

Life-size statue of Buffalo Bill Cody and flags from every state and nation in which the Wild West Show performed.

Address: 1400 N. Jeffers Web: visitnorthplatte.com/attraction/ cody-park-wild-west-memorial/ Season/Hours of Operation: Memorial is open daily sunrise to sunset.

Admission Free

M E M O R I A L S

Fort McPherson National Cemetery Established in 1863, Fort McPherson became Nebraska’s only National Cemetery in 1873 and is the final resting place of veterans of the Indian Wars, Spanish American War, Civil War, World Wars I and II, Korea, Vietnam, Persian Gulf and the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Address: 12004 South Spur 56A, Maxwell Two miles south of Interstate 80 at Exit 190 Phone: (308) 582-4433 Web: visitnorthplatte.com/attraction/ fort-mcpherson-national-cemetary/ Season/Hours of Operation: Open daily sunrise to sunset.

Admission Free

Where history lives and the future unfolds

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Cody Go-Karts Rides and games for the entire family – water slides, go kart racetracks, bumper boats and miniature golf.

Address: 805 Halligan Drive Phone: (308) 534-8277 Web: codygokarts.com Season/Hours of Operation: Memorial Day-Labor Day: 10:30am-10pm Open weekends Pre- and Post-Season.

Admission Charged

North Platte Area Children’s Museum A fun hands-on learning center offering children a place to experience the wonders of science, technology, culture and the arts in a unique and interactive atmosphere.

Address: 314 N. Jeffers St. Phone: (308) 532-3512 Web: northplattechildrensmuseum.com Season/Hours of Operation: Tues-Sat: 9:30am-5pm Admission Charged

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Golf Courses Lincoln County boasts five unique public and semi-public golf courses that score big with golfers of all abilities.

Indian Meadows (9 Hole Par 36) 2746 W. Walker Road, North Platte; (308) 532-6955 www.golfindianmeadows.com Iron Eagle (18 Hole Par 72) 2401 Halligan Drive, North Platte; (308) 535-6730 www.ironeaglegolf.com River’s Edge (18 Hole Par 70) 1008 W. 18th Street, North Platte; (308) 532-7550 www.riversedgegolfnp.com Lake Maloney (18 Hole Par 72) 608 Birdie Lane, North Platte; (308) 532-9998 www.LakeMaloneygc.com Oregon Trail (9 Hole Par 36) 31200 Tower Road, Sutherland Reservoir; (308) 386-4653 www.oregontrailgolfcoursene.org

Folklore and fun galore

Water Fun The Sutherland Reservoir, Lake Maloney and Jeffrey Lake all offer great opportunities for water sports, fishing and camping. The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District Supply Canal offers fishing, canoeing and kayaking from North Platte to Brady.

The many Interstate Lakes are stocked and offer great fishing. During the irrigation season–June through August–you can enjoy tanking, tubing, kayaking and canoeing on the North Platte River.

For information: visitnorthplatte.com/recreation

Cody Park Children’s amusement rides featuring an historical carousel, sports fields including disc golf, swimming pool, softball, horseshoes, swimming pool, camping and barbecue pits and a nature trail. The whole family will find something fun to do in Cody Park.

Address: 1400 North Jeffers St. Season/Hours of Operation: Open all year-round.

Admission: Small fee for amusement rides

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Dusty Trails Outdoor Specialists

Whatever outdoor adventure you’re looking for, Dusty Trails can create it for you. Horseback riding in the scenic Buffalo Bill Ranch State Recreational Area, tanking or canoeing on the Platte River, and even Cowboy Mounted Shooting.

Call for your Water/Outdoor Adventure or Trail Rides at Buffalo Bill State Historical Park.

Address: 2615 N. Buffalo Bill Ave. Phone: (308) 530-0048 Web: www.DustryTrails.biz or Facebook.com/DustyTrailsbiz Season/Hours of Operation: Water/Outdoor Adventure: Call to book your adventure.

Trail Rides at Buffalo Bill State Historical Park: May 1-September 30: Fri-Sun, Noon-6pm Admission Charged

Neville Center for the Performing Arts The historic Fox Theater, originally built as a movie and vaudeville theater in 1929, is the home of the North Platte Community Playhouse, hosting many productions each year.

Address: 301 East 5th Phone: (308) 532-8559 Web: northplattecommunityplayhouse.org Season/Hours of Operation: Events and Plays are held year-round.

Check our website for detailed dates and times.

Art and Gift Gallery Five galleries feature the works of member artists in the largest co-op gallery in the state.

Address: 516 N. Dewey Phone: (308) 534-1946 Web: npartandgiftgallery.com Season/Hours of Operation: Tues-Sat: 11am-6pm

The best of yesterday and today

VINTAGE & ART

Feather River Vineyards Located in the scenic and lush Loess Hills just south of North Platte, the vineyard is the largest in the state. Feather River is open for tastings, private parties and group tours.

Address: 5700 SE State Farm Road Phone: (308) 696-0078 Web: feather-river.com Season/Hours of Operation: Call for hours.

Grain Bin Antique Town A one-of-a-kind antiquing destination. Grain Bin Antique Town has salvaged and repurposed historical grain bins and filled them with antique treasures of all kinds.

Address: 10641 S. Old Highway 83 Road Phone: (308) 539-7401 Web: grainbinantiquetown.com Season/Hours of Operation: Wed-Sat: 10:30am-5pm Tues: By appointment

Restaurants & Bars In North Platte Amigo’s 1210 S. Jeffers, 308-534-0920 Applebee’s Grill & Bar 102 Platte Oasis Parkway, 308-532-5292 Arby’s 1101 S. Dewey, 308-532-0890 Brothers Tavern 215 E. 6th St, 305-534-3670 Burger King 1320 S. Jeffers, 308-534-1020 Canteen Grille 2102 S. Jeffers, 308-535-6168 Cold Stone Creamery 403 S. Leota, 308-534-5429 CorLeigh’s Place 517 N. Dewey, 308-534-0922 Da Buzz Coffee House 1208 West A St, 308-696-2800 Dairy Queen 802 S. Dewey, 308-532-8360 Dave’s Place 1510 E. 4th Street, 308-532-3922 Denny’s 3400 Newberry Rd, 308-534-3447 Depot Grill & Pub 520 N. Dewey, 308-534-3900

Java Junction 105 Halligan Dr, 308-532-7555 Jimmy John’s 412 E. Leota, 308-532-8000 Kelseys 219 Rodeo Road, 308-532-9941 Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) 221 S. Jeffers, 308-532-8900 King Buffet/Mongolian Grill 402 E. Leota, 308-534-3638 La Hacienda 321 E. 6th St, 308-532-0148 Lakehouse Bar & Grill 206 W North Lake Rd, 308-534-5315 Lincoln Highway Diner Lee Bird Field, 308-534-4340 Lincoln Highway Diner 320 Rodeo Rd, 308-534-4310 Little Caesar’s Pizza 113 N. Jeffers, 308-534-4800 Long John Silvers/Taco Bell 1301 S. Dewey, 308-696-0968 Luigi’s Italian Restaurant 502 S. Jeffers, 308-221-2961 Margaritas 104 N. Jeffers, 308-532-4900

Domino’s 1815 W. A St, 308-534-0400

McDonald’s 1313 S. Dewey, 308-534-2249

Dunkin Donuts 201 E. Platte Oasis Pkwy, #1, 308-221-6140

McDonald’s 3211 Newberry Rd, 308-534-1733

Espresso Shoppe 419 N. Dewey, 308-534-9550

Merrick’s Ranch House 1220 E. 4th St, 308-532-8200

Gary’s Super Foods Deli 1620 E. 4th St, 308-534-1224

Oriental House of Foods 511 N. Dewey, 308-534-0422

Godfather’s Pizza 520 E. Philip, Suite 2, 308-534-8000

Papa Murphy’s 114 N. Jeffers, 308-532-5400

Heidi’s 217 E. 6th St, 308-534-9998

Penny’s Diner 473 Halligan Dr, 308-535-9900

House Bar 1601 W. 4th St, 308-534-7171 Hub Bar 702 N. Jeffers, 308-532-5030 Hunan Moon 1318 S. Chestnut, 308-532-8145

Perkin’s Restaurant & Bakery 2302 S. Jeffers, 308-534-7375 Pizza Hut 1902 S. Jeffers, 308-532-5300 Platte Bar 119 W. 6th St, 308-532-6300 Qdoba Mexican Grill 111 Halligan Dr Quizno’s 201 E. Leota, 308-534-1771 Red Zone 820 N. Jeffers, 308-221-5005 Rivers Edge Cuisine 1008 W. 18th St, 308-534-2080

Ruby Tuesday 2320 S. Jeffers, 308-534-7829 Runza 204 S. Jeffers, 308-534-4302 Runza 202 E. Leota, 308-534-6182 San Pedro 1002 S. Jeffers, 308-532-9575 Sculley’s Shooters 2221 E 4th St, 308-534-1942 Sonic 1850 S. Jeffers, 308-534-2610 StarBucks 2020 S. Jeffers, 308-534-1228 Subway 1017 S. Jeffers, 308-534-7827 Subway 1020 N. Jeffers, 308-532-2627

Near North Platte Dairy Queen 14418 State Highway 56D Link, Brady 308-544-3323 Hitchin’ Post 110 N. Main Street, Brady, 308-534-3777 Maurneen’s Kitchen 118 S. Market Street, Brady, 308-584-3288 Bar 101 W. 1st St, Hershey, 308-368-7552 Butch’s Steakouse & Lounge 121 W. 1st St, Hershey, 308-368-7231 Hershey Ice Cream Downtown Hershey

Subway 1401 S. Dewey, 308-534-1178

Truck Stop 814 N Spur 56c, Hershey, 308-368-7368

Subway 3211 S. Newberry Rd, 308-534-1779

GodFather’s Pizza 281 N. Highway 25, Sutherland 308-386-2583

Subway 3220 S Jeffers, 308-534-4481

Hi-Line Coop-Freshway 1000 1st St, Sutherland, 308-386-4519

Sunmart Deli 1921 W. A St, 308-532-7134 Sunmart Deli 601 E. Francis St, 308-532-7932

Longhorn Bar 830 1st Street, Sutherland, 308-386-2327

Taco Bell 201 Eugene Ave, 308-532-7915

Maline’s Super Foods-Deli 100 W. County Rd, Sutherland 308-386-4757

Taco Bell/Long John Silver 1301 S. Dewey, 308-696-0968

Ozzies 221 1st St, Sutherland 308-386-2252

Taco John’s 1216 E. 4th St, 308-534-2258

Snow White 928 1st St, Sutherland 308-386-2459

Taco John’s 3211 Detco Cir(S Hwy 83), 308-534-0200

Grandma Deb’s 205 S. Commerical Ave, Wallace 308-387-2347

Tempura Japanese Restaurant 221 E. 6th St, 308-532-0711 The Popcorner 1847 W. A St, 308-532-0323 Wendy’s 1202 S. Jeffers, 308-534-5543 Whiskey Creek Steak House 311 Halligan Dr, 308-532-0660 Wild Bill’s Wings & Bowling 1100 S. Jeffers, 308-532-5720 Winfield’s 202 S. Dewey, 308-696-016

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Cedar Lodge Motel 421 Rodeo Road • 308-532-0970

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Comfort Inn • 2901 S. Jeffers St. 308-532-6144 • 800-228-5150

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Country Inn • 321 S. Dewey St. 308-532-8130 • 800-532-8130

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Days Inn • 3102 S. Jeffers St. 308-532-9321 • 800-329-7466

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Fairfield Inn and Suites 319 W. South River Road • 308-532-9900

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Hampton Inn • 200 Platte Oasis Parkway 308-534-6000 • 800-426-7866

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Holiday Inn Express • 300 Holiday 152  Frontage Road • 308-532-9500 • 800-562-9500

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Husker Inn 721 East 4th St. • 308-534-6960 Knights Inn • 501 Halligan Drive 308-532-0151 • 888-532-0151 La Quinta Inn & Suites 2600 Eagles Wings Place 308-534-0700 • 866-534-0700 Motel 6 • 1520 S. Jeffers St. 308-534-6200 • 800-466-8356

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Blue Spruce Motel 821 S. Dewey St. • 308-534-2600

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Americas Best Value Inn 602 E. 4th St. • 308-534-4020 • 888-315-2378 33

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North Platte Inn & Suites • 3201 S. 146 Jeffers St. 308-534-3120 • 877-534-3100

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Oak Tree Inn 451 Halligan Drive • 308-535-9900

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Park Motel • 1302 N. Jeffers St. 308-532-6834 • 800-456-5450

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Park Motel 1110 First St., Sutherland • 308-386-4384

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Rodeway Inn • 920 N. Jeffers St. 308-532-2313 • 800-622-2313

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Super 8 Motel • 220 Eugene Ave. 308-532-4224 • 800-800-8000

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BRAUER’S BED & BREAKFAST 12900 N. Sandhills Road 308-530-1753 KNOLL’S COUNTRY INN 6132 South Range Road 308-368-5634 • 1-877-378-2521

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LINCOLN HIGHWAY RV PARK 4684 W. Hwy 30. • 308-534-4910, 877-534-4910 25 www.lincolnhighwayrvpark.com Oregon Trail Golf Course Campground 31200 W. Tower Rd., Sutherland • 308-386-4653 81 www.oregontrailgolfcoursene.org Oregon Trail Mobile Estates 31599 W. Park Road, Sutherland • 308-386-4379 31 www.oregontrailmobileestates.com Sutherland Reservoir State Recreation Area • Sutherland Reservoir Inlet, S. Highway 25, Sutherland

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HIDDEN ACRES • East Highway 30 (I-80 Exit 164 north to U.S. Hwy 30, east 1 ½ miles), Hershey 308-368-7654 HOLIDAY RV PARK • 601 Halligan Drive (I-80 Exit177) • 308-534-2265 • 1-800-424-4531 www.holidayparkne.com LAKEHOUSE CAMPGROUND 206 W. North Lake Rd. • 308-534-5315 www.lakehousenp.com

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CODY PARK • 1400 North Jeffers St. 308-535-6700 • www.ci.north-platte.ne.us

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BUFFALO BILL STATE HISTORICAL PARK 2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Road • 308-535-8035 www.outdoornebraska.ne.gov FRONTIER RESORT CAFÉ & MARINA I-80 Exit 177, 5 1/2 mi. S. on U.S. Hwy 83 600 Frontier Drive

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A-1 SUNSET MOBILE PARK 3120 Rodeo Road • 308-532-9182

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CALENDAR: To get a complete list of upcoming events, visit our website at VisitNorthplatte.com/calendar HOURS: Memorial Day weekend thru September Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm | Sat, 9am-6pm | Sun, 10am-4pm October 1st thru Memorial Day Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm | Sat, 10am-4pm

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