North Platte

Travel Guide
North Platte showing signage and a sporting event as well as a small group of people
Learn about the Wild West life of "Buffalo Bill,” explore the insides of historic trains and camp under star-filled skies in this hardy Nebraskan town.

Discover the outdoor delights and rich cowboy heritage of North Platte, a railroad town at the heart of Western Nebraska. Nestled in the fork of the roaring Platte River, this town has been an important trading crossroads since its founding in 1868. Visit today to learn about its Wild West legends and importance during World War II.

One of North Platte’s most famous inhabitants was William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, a 19th-century buffalo hunter who popularized the idea of America’s Wild West on a global scale. Learn about his travelling Wild West-themed shows at the Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park, where his Victorian-style mansion still stands. Explore the surrounding grounds to see an authentic 19th-century barn and watch bison herds grazing.

Delve further into the town’s history at the Fort Cody Trading Post, a stockade from the days of the Wild West. Browse exhibits of 19th-century artifacts and treat yourself to boiled candies. Afterwards, take a tour of the region’s archaeological discoveries at the Dancing Leaf Cultural Learning Center.

Take the kids to Cody Park, where modern amusement rides provide hours of fun for the whole family. Visit the Cody Park Railroad Museum to inspect trains of yesteryear, including a restored Hershey diesel locomotive. Nearby, see deer, peafowl and geese grazing at a small zoo.

Visit Bailey Yard, one of the world’s largest rail yards, to learn more about North Platte’s importance as a crossroads. Thousands of troops and supply shipments passed through this yard during World War II, facilitating the effective American war machine. Climb the Golden Spike Tower for expansive views over the yard.

Get to North Platte via a 3.5 hour drive west from Lincoln, Nebraska’s capital. Get between attractions most easily by car.

For an invigorating experience in the Nebraskan outdoors, take an overnight trip to the Lake Maloney State Recreation Area. Go boating on the lake’s picturesque waters, fish for walleye and then camp under a gorgeous star-filled sky.

Quality Inn
Quality Inn
2.5 out of 5
2901 S Jeffers St, North Platte, NE
The price is HK$507 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
HK$507
per night
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in North Platte. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (784 reviews)
Good for the price
"Hotel was dated but seemed fairly clean. The bed we had was a king and anytime you moved in the bed it rattled and squeaked. The mattress was also not very thick. Had a room with a jetted tub and that was nice. Breakfast was same as others. Scrambled eggs, pancakes, biscuit gravy, waffles. It was ..."

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2024

Quality Inn
Comfort Inn & Suites North Platte I-80
Comfort Inn & Suites North Platte I-80
2.5 out of 5
2809 Halligan Drive, North Platte, NE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$745 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
HK$745
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in North Platte. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,085 reviews)
"This is property was the nicest Comfort Inn, updated, very clean, loved the layout."

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

Comfort Inn & Suites North Platte I-80
Ramada by Wyndham North Platte & Sandhills Convention Ctr
Ramada by Wyndham North Platte & Sandhills Convention Ctr
2.5 out of 5
2102 S Jeffers St, North Platte, NE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$542 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
HK$542
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in North Platte. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
6.4/10 (1,036 reviews)
Great Family Hotel
"I love this hotel. Almost every time I'm in North Platte I stay here. The rooms are comfortable and clean. The staff is really friendly and helpful. Breakfast is awesome."

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2024

Ramada by Wyndham North Platte & Sandhills Convention Ctr
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cozy home just 5 mins from I80
Cozy home just 5 mins from I80
North Platte
Stay at this family-friendly vacation home in North Platte. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a Smart TV. Popular attractions North Platte Area Children's ...
10/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Spoiled on our Getaway
"Meet up with a good friend at this property for a relaxing weekend. This rental is very spacious with lovely meaningful interior design. The hosts left us cookies, drinks and snacks. There are plenty of toiletries if needed plus towels in many sizes. Just enough great communication. The jetted tub ..."

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2024

Cozy home just 5 mins from I80
Cozy Hangout
Cozy Hangout
North Platte
Stay at this vacation home in North Platte. Enjoy WiFi, 2 bathrooms, and 3 bedrooms. Popular attractions North Platte Area Children's Museum and Union Pacific ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Great stay !
"We arrived after a long drive in the winter and this place was warm and easy to access. No issues with anything, felt like home."

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2024

Cozy Hangout
victorian house with 4 bedrooms
victorian house with 4 bedrooms
North Platte
Stay at this vacation home in North Platte. Enjoy WiFi, onsite parking, and barbecue grills. Popular attractions Union Pacific Railroad Bailey Yard and North ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (20 reviews)
Lovely house. P
"We enjoyed all the areas to sit down and get a few things done in quiet."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2023

victorian house with 4 bedrooms
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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