Three Day Family Vacation

North Platte is a kid friendly city with a vast majority of attractions in the area welcoming young folks with open arms. We want to make sure that everyone in your family has a great time, so we have put together a three day itinerary with attractions and activities that your entire party is sure to love. You'll also want to fuel up during your visit, so be sure to check out our Restaurants Page for some great local eats!

When planning your trip, please be sure to click on the attractions you would like to visit and review their business hours, as some places are only open seasonally.

Day 1

Anyone who’s ever loved the railroad or has been interested in trains, will instantly understand why the Golden Spike Tower gets Buffalo Bill’s Buffalo of Approval. The Golden Spike Tower offers the best view of the world’s largest railyard, Union Pacific’s Bailey Yard. Approximately 20,000 railcars…

The Crystal Cave and Falls Adventure Mini Golf course opened in the summer of 2023! It features a handmade cave, hand printed and stamped sidewalks, hand poured rocks and artisan features all throughout. There are memorial waterfalls and ponds all across the course. It is classified as a nature…

Cody Go-Karts gets Buffalo Bill’s Buffalo of Approval. You know why? It’s because they offer a great variety of fun activities for the whole family.

This hands-on museum gets Buffalo Bill’s Buffalo of Approval for having the only Challenger 3900 series steam locomotive on public display in the world.

You know why Cody Park, including the carousel and children’s rides, get the coveted Buffalo Bill’s Buffalo of Approval? Because they’re a great time for not just the kids but the whole family.

Day 2

See the heartwarming story of the North Platte Canteen at the Lincoln County Historical Museum. One trip to the Lincoln County Historical Museum and you’ll see why it gets Buffalo Bill’s Buffalo of Approval. The museum contains a mix of railroad, old west, early pioneer, agricultural, and WWII…

Dusty Trails gets Buffalo Bill’s coveted Buffalo of Approval for being a genius. It takes a genius to realize that the prefect vessel for a lazy river float is an empty cattle tank. It’s not totally empty; it’ll get filled with chairs, benches, coolers, and friends for a great day on the river. So…

Located downtown on the bricks in North Platte, Double Dips is your dessert destination offering 24 plus different flavors of hand dipped ice cream served in a variety of ways. They also offer homemade waffle cones/bowls along with homemade fudge, freshly baked desserts served in a modern rustic…

Bowling is fun, but WB's doesn’t get Buffalo Bill’s coveted Buffalo of Approval just for having some bowling lanes. No siree, WB’s is a great stop for so much more than that. In addition to the best bowling for several counties Wild Bill’s also has an arcade and laser tag. Schedule a birthday party…

Over the years roadside souvenir stands have been given a bad name, well this is one shop that’s worth the trip. It’s not just any souvenir shop, inside you’ll find a museum, a two-headed calf and a plethora of off the wall goodies to commemorate your trip.

Day 3

It’s Buffalo Bill’s ranch, of course it gets his Buffalo of Approval. You don’t have to take his word for it, there’s tons of reasons this State Historic Park is a must-see for visitors. Originally the 4000 acre Scout’s Rest Ranch, the historic park now consists of 16 acres that contain Buffalo…

The North Platte Area Children’s Museum gets Buffalo Bill’s Buffalo of Approval. It’s simple to see why, there’s a bunch of great activities that will fire any kid’s imagination.

The perfect place for small children to cool off on a hot summer day, the Betty Keenan Memorial splash pad is located right in Memorial Park on East Fourth Street in North Platte.

The busy crossroads of the Eisenhower Memorial Interstate System, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Highway, is the perfect location for this 20th Century Veterans Memorial. Also located here is the Lincoln County Law Enforcement Memorial which pays tribute to those officers that gave their…

Experience everyone’s favorite buffet here at the North Platte Pizza Ranch! Visit and fill your plate with our fresh-made single topping and specialty pizzas, The Country’s Best Chicken®, delicious, hot sides, and legendary desserts. Get your favorite pizza every time you visit with Buffet Your Way!…

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