CENTRAL North Platte Art & Gift Gallery 516 North Dewey This artists’ cooperative gallery is comprised of eight member artists having talents in painting, drawing, photography, wood-carving, pine-needle basketry and jewelry. The gallery itself is a facility with five individual rooms, all of which are home to some of the best art in southwest Nebraska. Each month, the gallery hosts a monthly show, some of which are competitive shows open to entry by non-member artists. (308) 534-1946 Grain Bin Antique Town 10641 S. Old Hwy. 83 Rd. 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. LaQuinta Inn & Suites 2600 Eagles Wings Pl. Whether you’re traveling on business, a leisure getaway, or a family vacation, La Quinta has the right hotel accommodations for you. Take advantage of free Internet access, free Bright Side breakfast with alternating hot items, and comfy pillow-top beds offered at La Quinta Inns & Suites. (308) 534-0700 (308) 539-7401 grainbinantiquetown.com Hampton Inn 821.lq.com 200 Platte Oasis Pkwy. Applebee’s, Whiskey Creek Steakhouse and Dunkin Donuts adjacent. Coffee makers, hair dryers, irons in all rooms. Free high-speed wireless internet. (308) 534-6000 Lincoln County Historical Museum npartandgiftgallery.com 2403 N. Buffalo Bill Ave. Home of the North Platte Canteen exhibit, tools, weapons, wagons and other artifacts displayed in a restored Old West town. Open May-Sep, Mon-Sat, 9 am -5 pm; Sun, 1-5 pm. Call ahead for group tours. Admission: $5 adults, $4 senior citizens, $4 military, $10 family rate, under 13 yrs. free. $3/person in groups of 10 or more. (308) 534-5640 Birdwood WMA Lake hampton-inn.com/hi/northplatte .4 Mi. S, 3.6 Mi. W, .9 Mi. N across I-80 Overpass Visit this picturesque area for great scenery, tranquility and nature. Located near North Platte. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites and Convention Center Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park and State Recreation Area 2921 Scout’s Rest Ranch Rd. Home to William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, buffalo hunter, scout and creator of the Wild West Show. House and barn are open May-Sep. Call for hours. Park permit required. Camping available. (308) 535-8035 300 Holiday Frontage Rd. High-speed internet access. (308) 532-9500 ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/north-platte/lbfsw/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-EX-_-USA-_-LBFSW lincolncountymuseum.org Lincoln County Raceway 5015 Rodeo Rd. 1 Mi. W. on US Hwy 30 at Lincoln County Fairgrounds -Sat. night racing on dirt track, May-Aug. Modifieds, sprints and stock cars. Admission (308) 362-4551 Holiday RV Park & Campground 601 Halligan Dr. Heated pool, large pull-through sites with 50-amp hookups, cable and free WiFi access. (308) 534-2265 lincofair.com outdoornebraska.gov/buffalobillranch holidayparkne.com North Platte Area Children’s Museum Comfort Inn 2901 S. Jeffers St . Convienently located near I-80 and within walking distance of the 20th Century Veterans Memorial, Comfort Inn North Platte is the place to be. Easy access to local and national chain restaurants. (308) 532-6144 I-80 Lakeside Campground 314 N. Jeffers St . An interactive place of learning, play and discovery for children and their families. With 10 interactive exhibits, the fun never stops! From braving the seas on a ship in Pirate World to saving the lives of animals in Medical World, your imagination is the key to traveling our worlds! Admission is $6/children, $4/adults, free/under 24 mos. and $3/60-plus. Operating hours are 9:30 am -5 pm, Tues -Sat. (308) 532-3512 3800 Hadley Dr. Formerly known as Lakeside Camping, located off Exit 179. Seated on a clean private lake, our campground features 67 sites, many with full water, sewer, and electric, as well as a community shower house, laundry and dump station. We also have areas set aside for primitive and tent camping. A convenience store is located on site with food, drinks, fishing supplies, camping necessities, ice and more. Kayaks, paddleboats and rowboats for rent. Activities include fishing, swimming, sand volleyball, horseshoes, beach use. Non-campers/locals can purchase a $5 day pass. choicehotels.com/nebraska/north-platte/comfort-inn-hotels/ne021?source=lb Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott npchildrensmuseum.com 319 W. South River Rd. (308) 532-9900 marriott.com/lbffi North Platte Cody Park 1601 N. Jeffers Features Wild West Memorial with a life-size bronze statue of Buffalo Bill. Also features the Cody Park Railroad Museum which showcases one of the largest steam locomotives ever built. Open May-Sep, Mon-Sat, 10 am -7 pm; Sun, 10 am -6 pm. Cody Park Kid Rides open May-Sep, Mon-Thu, 5-9 pm; Sat-Sun & holidays, noon-10 pm. Admission for rides; other attractions free. Visit Santa’s Workshop during Dec. (308) 535-6700 Fort Cody Trading Post (308) 534-5077 221 Halligan Dr., I-80 & US Hwy. 83 Watch a miniature replica of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show on the half-hour. Also enjoy the exhibiits of the Old West in the newly renovated museum. Open year-round, Mon -Sat, 9 am -5:30 pm and noon -5:30, Sun off-season; 9 am -9 pm in summer. Nebraska’s favorite roadside attraction! (308) 532-8081 Knoll’s Country Inn B&B 6132 S. Range Rd. Beautiful flower gardens, comfortable beds, delicious full breakfast and quiet atmosphere. Bird-watching, stargazing and horse boarding available. (308) 368-5634 fortcody.com knollscountryinn.com ci.north-platte.ne.us Golden Spike Tower and Visitor Center 1249 N. Homestead Rd. Take in the sights and sounds of Bailey Yard, the world’s largest classification rail yard. Witness the daily activities of Bailey Yard as more than 150 trains and 10,000 rail cars are processed each day. Visit the 7th floor for the open-air viewing deck and the 8th floor for the fully enclosed panoramic view. On the first floor, visitors can visit the gift shop, Hall of Fame display or take a stroll though the courtyard that houses the Flag Walk and Brick Pavilion. Open May-Sep, 9 am -7 pm daily; Sun, Oct-Apr, 10 am -5 pm daily. Admission (308) 532-9920 Lake Maloney Golf Club 608 Birdie Ln. A recent facelift carved this into a challenging regulation course. Wave-like terrain ripples the course, and sand and trees punctuate several holes. (308) 532-9998 North Platte Visitors Bureau 101 Halligan Dr. North Platte’s tradition of hospitality began with one of our founding fathers, Col. Wm. F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody. He loved to entertain and show his guests everything that was great about the place he called home. That tradition continued through the era of the North Platte Canteen, where we hosted more than 6 million service men and women for the duration of World War II. As the home of Union Pacific Railroad’s Bailey Yard, the world’s largest railroad yard, we’re also proud of our railroad heritage. (308) 532-4729 lakemaloneygc.com Lake Maloney State Recreation Area 301 East State Farm Rd. Conveniently located reservoir offers camping, fishing, boating, picnicking and other outdoor fun. Open year-round. Park permit required. $7 camping fee. Modern shower/latrine at outlet area. Electrical hookups at Kansas point. $14 per night. (308) 535-8025 visitnorthplatte.com goldenspiketower.com outdoornebraska.gov/lakemaloney 112 Visit Nebraska
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