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 … [Read more...]
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Cody Park Railroad Museum – North Platte, Nebraska
Cody Park Railroad Museum - North Platte, Nebraska Enjoy seeing the engine and cars that Union Pacific donated to the city of North Platte. The Union Pacific Railroad Co. donated and installed steam locomotive UP 3977 in the railroad museum area of Cody … [Read more...]
20th Century Veterans’ Memorial – North Platte, Nebraska
20th Century Veterans’ Memorial - North Platte, Nebraska 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. … [Read more...]
North Platte Area Children’s Museum – North Platte, Nebraska
North Platte Area Children’s Museum - North Platte, Nebraska The North Platte Area Children's Museum is a place for children and parents to enjoy a hands-on experience in learning. The Museum offers visitors a place to experience the wonder of science, … [Read more...]
NEBRASKAland DAYS – North Platte, Nebraska
NEBRASKAland DAYS - North Platte, Nebraska NEBRASKAland DAYS is the state of Nebraska’s official celebration. It is a time when young and old gather to celebrate our western heritage. 10 Days of Disorderly Conduct! NEBRASKAland DAYS is held annually … [Read more...]
Feather River Vineyard – North Platte, Nebraska
Feather River Vineyard - North Platte, Nebraska 37 acres of grapes, this vineyard is among the largest in Nebraska. One of Nebraska's largest vineyards first planted vines in 2001. Area is in Loess Hills, south of North Platte. This beautiful scenic area … [Read more...]
Boot Hill Cemetery – Ogallala, Nebraska
Boot Hill Cemetery - Ogallala, Nebraska The old time burials in Boot Hill cemetery were generally with their boots on , thus the name “Boot Hill”. The bodies were buried in canvas sacks and laid on several boards. The dirt was then thrown in and … [Read more...]
Fort McPherson National Cemetery – Maxwell, Nebraska
Fort McPherson National Cemetery - Maxwell, Nebraska Fort McPherson is the only National Cemetery in Nebraska. Established on September 27, 1863, Fort McPherson provided protection for traders and trappers in their search for furs, settlers in their … [Read more...]
Fort Mitchell – Gering, Nebraska
Fort Mitchell - Mitchell, Nebraska Fort Mitchell was constructed and manned in the autumn of 1864 by Company "H" of the Eleventh Ohio Volunteer Cavalry under Captain J. S. Shuman. In February 1865 they helped defend Mud Springs Station against … [Read more...]
Fort Sidney Museum and Post Commander’s Home -Sidney, Nebraska
Fort Sidney Museum and Post Commander's Home -Sidney, Nebraska The Garrison was built to protect railroad workers in the late 1800s. Historical markers give the history of the old railroad town and the north-south trails to the gold fields in the Black … [Read more...]