{"id":4323,"date":"2020-05-15T12:57:04","date_gmt":"2020-05-15T12:57:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/familytravelfever.com\/?p=4323"},"modified":"2021-07-24T02:25:03","modified_gmt":"2021-07-24T02:25:03","slug":"things-to-do-north-platte-ne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/familytravelfever.com\/things-to-do-north-platte-ne\/","title":{"rendered":"17 Fun Things to Do in North Platte, Nebraska (7 are free)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

North Platte is best known as the home of William \u201cBuffalo Bill\u201d Cody, whose historic ranch and mansion are one of the many things to visit.  The fun doesn\u2019t stop there though you will find many more things to do in North Platte. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, taking from the buffalo Bill theme, the Lincoln County Visitor\u2019s Bureau recommends the best attractions through its \u201cBuffalo\u201d of Approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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North Platte History<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 North Platte, Nebraska, located at the junction of the North and South Platte Rivers is the seat of Nebraska\u2019s Lincoln County.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Built during the post-Civil War advancement of the railroads, North Platte is full of history. It was founded in 1868 as a result of the extension of the Union Pacific Railroad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the railroads have always been the main basis of the region’s economy, North Platte is also known for agriculture and cattle ranching. In fact, the local farmers market is bustling in the summer and an attraction worth visiting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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North Platte, Nebraska List of Fun Things to Do<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Union Pacific Bailey Yard and Golden Spike Tower <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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