North Platte, Nebraska
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51miles West of North Platte
Nearly everything about Lake McConaughy is big. At full storage of 1,948,000 acre-feet, Big Mac is 22 miles long, 4 miles wide for quite some distance from the dam, and 142... continue
51miles West of North PlatteChilled by the massive surface of Lake McConaughy, a breeze sweeps gently eastward across Kingsley Dam and tumbles 160 feet to the surface of Lake Ogallala. There, at the "little lake,"... continue
Attractions and Upcoming Events
20th Century Veteran's Memorial
The 20th Century Veterans' Memorial is a permanent memorial dedicated to and honoring the military men and women of the United States who served their country during the 20th Century. The monument is located in North Platte's Iron Horse Park, which is adjacent to the busy "crossroads"
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Wild West Memorial
At the entrance of Cody Park, visitors will find the Wild West Memorial. This is near the site of the historic Old Glory Blowout, the first spectator rodeo held in 1882 staged by Buffalo Bill. The Wild West Memorial has been created as a tribute to the father of rodeo - Buffalo Bill Cody.
North Platte, NE Memorials
Dancing Leaf
One thousand years ago in Southwest Nebraska, there lived small groups of Native Americans known to archeologists as the Upper Republican Culture. These farming people were probably ancestors to the Pawnee Tribe. Some may feel their way
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Buffalo Bill State Historical Park
North Platte was home of the man who made the Wild West world-renowned. No one figure personifies the frontier spirit better than William F. "Buffalo Bill" Coy, the West's most colorful showman, army scout and buffalo hunter.
Golden Spike Tower & Visitor Center
The tower will eventually rise to height of 95 feet above the ground. The main level will be 1,925 square feet and there with be a grand 360 degree view that is fully enclosed. With a second viewing platform 7
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Things to do near North Platte, NE
Cozad Country Club
Cozad Country Club is now open to the public! Come play on this beautiful 18-hole golf course surrounded with stunning native...
Texas Trail Canyon State Historical Marker
The Texas Trail Canyon State Historical Marker marks the canyon which served as a checkpoint for cattle which passed through ...