Wild West Memorial – North Platte, Nebraska

Wild West Memorial – North Platte, Nebraska

The focus of the Wild West Memorial is the life-sized bronze statue of Buffalo Bill. Surrounding the gazebo are forty-eight U.S. state flags which represent the U.S. states visited by Cody with his Wild West Show.

The Memorial is 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.

Address
1400 North Jeffers – North Platte
Admission
RAILROAD DISPLAY
FREE Admission
WILD WEST MEMORIAL
FREE Admission

Season/Hours of Operation
RAILROAD DISPLAY
May 1 – End of September
Every day, 10 am – 7 pm
WILD WEST MEMORIAL
All day, Every day 

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