What to do and see in North Platte, Nebraska (NE): The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day

May 13, 2022 Emerita Lamoureux

North Platte is a city in and the county seat of Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States. It is located in the southwestern part of the state, along Interstate 80, at the confluence of the North and South Platte Rivers forming the Platte River. The population was 24,733 at the 2010 census.
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1. North Platte Area Children's Museum

314 N Jeffers St, North Platte, NE 69101-3961 +1 308-532-3512 [email protected] http://www.npchildrensmuseum.com
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4.5 based on 19 reviews

North Platte Area Children's Museum

2. Golden Spike Tower and Visitor Center

1249 N Homestead Rd, North Platte, NE 69101-1433 +1 308-532-9920 [email protected] http://www.goldenspiketower.com
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4.5 based on 530 reviews

Golden Spike Tower and Visitor Center

Reviewed By GeekHistory - Dover, United States

From the Golden Spike Tower the 7th-floor open-air observation deck offered great views the of Union Pacific Railroad Bailey Yard and surrounding area. We enjoyed the 7th-floor open-air observation deck but the fully enclosed 8th floor of the Golden Spike Tower offers some additional information and exhibits. Although Tripadvisor has them listed separately, there is no separate attraction for tourists to visit he Bailey Yard. You view the Bailey Yard from the Golden Spike Tower.

3. Lincoln County Historical Museum

2403 N Buffalo Bill Ave, North Platte, NE 69101-9702 +1 308-534-5640 http://www.lincolncountymuseum.org
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4.5 based on 82 reviews

Lincoln County Historical Museum

Reviewed By GeekHistory - Dover, United States

Sometimes when you least expect it you run across an excellent small town museum such as this one. While the museum is there to tell the history of Lincoln County Nebraska, it tells an overall great story of history. As a geek I really enjoyed the extensive display of early telephone equipment. The area telling the story of the WWII canteen located in North Platte was interesting as well. Besides the museum there are several outdoor buildings restored to their vintage look in a small village setting. Nearby to the Buffalo Bill Ranch and a highly recommended stop if you are in the area.

4. Grain Bin Antique Town

10641 S Old Highway 83, North Platte, NE 69101-0464 +1 308-539-7401 [email protected] http://www.grainbinantiquetown.com/
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4.5 based on 32 reviews

Grain Bin Antique Town

Reviewed By Ypretired1 - Pawleys Island, United States

Highly recommend taking the drive past the corn fields and the beautiful cows to this unique place. Carolyn at visitors center suggested we would really love it and we did.

5. Cody Park Railroad Museum

1402 N Jeffers St, North Platte, NE 69101-2382 http://visitnorthplatte.com/directory-posts/cody-park-railroad-museum/
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Cody Park Railroad Museum

Reviewed By GeekHistory - Dover, United States

The Cody Park Railroad Museum is one section of the larger recreational area of Cody Park. The trains on display are awesome. Walking through the interior of the train some of it is set up as the train was originally and some sections are set up as museum displays. There is also a small train depot museum there as well.

6. Fort Cody Trading Post

221 Halligan Dr, North Platte, NE 69101-7652 +1 308-532-8081 [email protected] http://www.fortcody.com
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4.0 based on 191 reviews

Fort Cody Trading Post

The FUN store known Coast-to-Coast! Fort Cody has been a beacon on the Nebraska Prairie since 1963! Family owned and operated, Fort Cody is more than just a store. Our Old West Museum features some of the finest, vintage cowboy gear anywhere! See Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, in Miniature! It is a 20,000 piece, hand carved and painted, animated display and is one of the finest displays of Folk Art you will ever see! Our gift shop features over 800 book titles, Native American arts and crafts, Nebraska food products, toys, jewelry, T-shirts, leather goods, and so much more!

Reviewed By Traveler8901 - Appleton, United States

Unique little place off the highway. It's like stepping back in time with some of their candy options! They have clothes, purses, backpacks, jewelry, jellies, etc. Worth the stop for a trip down memory lane!

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