Bailey Yard: Immediately west of North Platte on US 30, . The world's largest railroad classification yard.
Golden Spike Tower and Visitor Center, , 1249 Homestead Road. Grand opening scheduled for May 2008. 120' tower with two observation decks overlooking Bailey Yard, the world's largest railroad classification yard.
Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historic Park 2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Rd (1 mile west of North Platte), 308-535-8035, . Home of "Buffalo Bill" Cody. Nebraska state park vehicle entry permit required ($3 for day permit/$17 for annual permit).
Lincoln County Historical Museum 2403 N. Buffalo Bill Ave (1 mile west of North Platte, and just around the corner from Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park), 308-534-5640, Home of the display of the . Open seasonally May - October, $3.00.
Cody Park Railroad Museum 1400 N. Jeffers (North Highway 83) Home of only 3900 Series "Challenger" steam engines on public display. Also a 6900 Diesel Engine - the largest locomotive ever made. Free admission.
Cody Park Wild West Memorial 1400 N. Jeffers (North Highway 83). Cody Park is near the site of the 1882 Old Glory Blowout, the forerunner of Cody's Wild West Show. Larger-than-life statue donated to North Platte by the United Kingdom, surrounded by flags of foreign countries and U.S. states in which the Wild West Show toured. Free admission.
America's 20th Century Veterans Memorial 2811 S. Jeffers (At the junction of Interstate 80 and Highway 83),. Honoring all U.S. veterans in the 20th century. Memorial bricks for veterans still available. Open 24 hours. 1-308-532-6579.
North Platte Area Children's Museum 314 N. Jeffers (Near the center of town). Many unique and interactive exhibits. Wednesday & Friday 10AM – 3PM, Thursday – 10AM – 5PM Sunday – 1PM – 5PM, Admission: $2.50 per person daily, FREE – Under Age 2, Group Rates Available. 308-532-3512.
Art and Gift Gallery, 516 N. Dewey, +1 308-534-1946 (in downtown shopping district). Five galleries of original art by local artists, sculpture garden. Periodic workshops by local artists or nationally acclaimed professional artists. Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-4pm.
Feather River Vineyards, 5600 East State Farm Road, +1 308-534-1538. Their most recent plantings make Feather River the largest vineyard in the state. The vineyard is open for private parties and group tours. Tents are available to enjoy your party at the vineyard or in the midst of the grape vines. Seasonal activities include picnics, hayrack rides and sleigh rides.
North Platte/Lincoln County Convention and Visitors Bureau: The CVB maintains a comprehensive list of attractions, events, lodging and dining establishments, . 219 S. Dewey, +1 308-532-4729, +1 800 955-4528.
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