Itinerary: Adventures with Buffalo Bill
No one figure personifies the frontier spirit better than William F., “Buffalo Bill” Cody, the West’s most colorful showman, army scout, and buffalo hunter. And there is no better place to learn about him than North Platte, Nebraska.
Buffalo Bill called North Platte home for more than 40 years of his life. His mansion and barn still exist here today! Come learn about Buffalo Bill’s life and much more of the ‘wild west’ history of our great state with a trail ride through the park. No better way to learn than to saddle up and do it yourself!
1800 E. 12th Street
North Platte, NE
United States
Start your adventure the way that Buffalo Bill did all those years ago, with some caffeine!
Disclaimer: This is not a historic fact, Buffalo Bill might have been more of a tea person, but we choose to believe he needed a piping hot cup of joe before trailblazing the Wild West.
2921 Scout's Rest Ranch Road
North Platte, NE
United States
Your first stop is the Buffalo Bill State Historical Park, located on 16 acres of land that was originally the 4,000-acre spread known as Scout's Rest Ranch. The primary home of Buffalo Bill from 1886 to 1913, the park features Cody’s second Empire-style mansion and the barn originally used as a stable to house horses. Now, the park is filled with a number of Cody’s own possessions and years of Wild West history to take in.
402 N. Dewey Street
North Platte, NE
United States
It may not be the double-doored canteen that Buffalo Bill might’ve frequented, but you certainly won’t leave Good Life on the Bricks in an empty stomach.
2617 N. Buffalo Bill Avenue
North Platte, NE
United States
Saddle up for a trail ride through the backroads of Scouts Rest Ranch and see Buffalo Bill Cody’s world from his point of view, from the saddle of a horse.
4520 S. Buffalo Bill Avenue
North Platte, NE
United States
Fuel up at Pals Brewing Company with a refreshing craft beer, a house-crafted pizza and a Pal’s churro.
221 Halligan Drive
North Platte, NE
United States
Step through the doors and back in time at Fort Cody Trading Post. Watch a reenactment of the “Wild West Show” performed by 20,000 hand-carved miniatures, explore Fort Cody Village and meet a two-headed calf.
408 N Chestnut St
North Platte, NE
United States
Begin day two with a doppio, drip coffee or whatever caffeinated beverage that you prefer; also enjoy a breakfast item from the Espresso Shop’s made-to-order menu.
2403 N. Buffalo Bill Avenue
North Platte, NE
United States
They say the best way to learn is to do. As you stroll the streets of the restored Old West town and browse the museum’s artifacts, imagine what life was like in west-central Nebraska all those years ago when many Native American tribes called this land their home and pioneers arrived on the Oregon, Mormon and California trails.
1847 W. A Street
North Platte, NE
United States
Pop in at Pop Corner for a quick lunch and grab a bag of their locally sourced popcorn for the road.
10641 S. Old Highway 83 Road
North Platte, NE
United States
Head southeast of North Platte and shop the 20 restored granaries filled to the brim with vintage antiques.
505 N Dewey St
North Platte, NE
United States
Sit down for a unique fine dining experience at The Cedar Room and sink your teeth into a juicy, tender ribeye.
1249 N. Homestead Road
North Platte, NE
United States
End the day at the Golden Spike Tower and Visitors Center and get a behind-the-scenes look at the largest classification rail yard in the world. With nearly 10,000 railcars being sorted at the yard every day, this fascinating attraction gives you a glimpse at the complex and important role the railroad played in Westward Movement and modern society.
