Free Things To Do

You know what they say... the best things in life are free. And that also applies to some of the best things to do in North Platte. Traveling on a budget to North Platte is easy with plenty of free things to do in town. We’ve rounded up the best free things to do in town below!

Cody Park

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…

Cody Park Railroad Museum

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

Fort Cody Trading Post

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…

Jeffrey Lake

Jeffrey Lake, south of Brady, has 595 surface acres and is the second largest lake on the Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation…

North Platte River

For folks who have their own water vessels just hop in the North Platte River for some fun on the water. Put in points on the river include…

Prairie Arts Center

There are lots of places where you can view other people’s artwork. But great art on display isn’t the sole reason that Prairie Arts Center…

Prairie Chickens

In the spring the hearts of the Nebraska Greater Prairie Chickens turn toward love. To successfully attract a female mate, the male Prairie…

Sandhill Cranes

Every year, beginning in mid-February, hundreds of thousands of Sandhill Cranes migrate into the Platte River Valley in Lincoln County. They…

Buffalo Bill Ranch

  It’s Buffalo Bill’s ranch, of course it gets his Buffalo of Approval. You…

Cody Park

You know why Cody Park, including the carousel and children’s rides, get the coveted Buffalo…

Golden Spike Tower

Anyone who’s ever loved the railroad or been interested in trains will instantly understand…

Grain Bin Antique Town

As a man of taste and distinction it’s no wonder that Buffalo Bill does his shopping at Grain…

Sandhill Cranes

Each spring the most incredible migration event in the world passes through the North Platte…

Trains & Railroads

  North Platte has been central to the transcontinental Railroad since it has existed. From the…