Family Vacation

It’s Buffalo Bill’s ranch, of course it gets his Buffalo of Approval. You don’t have to take his word for it, there’s tons of reasons this State Historic Park is a must-see for visitors. Originally the 4000 acre Scout’s Rest Ranch, the historic park now consists of 16 acres that contain Buffalo…

Cody Go-Karts gets Buffalo Bill’s Buffalo of Approval. You know why? It’s because they offer a great variety of fun activities for the whole family. As you’d expect there’s go-karts, but that's not all. They have two different types of race tracks. The standard track features a multi-level figure…

You know why Cody Park, including the carousel and children’s rides, get the coveted Buffalo Bill's Buffalo of Approval? Because they’re a great time for not just the kids but the whole family. The historic carousel provides fun and laughter for kids of all ages as they ride around on beautifully…

North Platte is a fantastic destination for people who love trains and the railroad. The Cody Park Railroad Museum is one of the reasons why. This hands-on museum gets Buffalo Bill’s Buffalo of Approval for having the only Challenger 3900 series steam locomotive on public display in the world…

Located downtown on the bricks in North Platte, Double Dips is your dessert destination offering 24 plus different flavors of hand dipped ice cream served in a variety of ways. They also offer homemade waffle cones/bowls along with homemade fudge, freshly baked desserts served in a modern rustic…

Dusty Trails gets Buffalo Bill’s coveted Buffalo of Approval for being a genius. It takes a genius to realize that the prefect vessel for a lazy river float is an empty cattle tank. It’s not totally empty; it’ll get filled with chairs, benches, coolers, and friends for a great day on the river. So…

Dusty Trails is Nebraska's premier outfitter located in North Platte at the Nebraska Game and Parks Buffalo Bill State Historical Park and Recreation Area. They provide a number of exciting outdoor experiences ranging from horseback riding through Buffalo Bill's original ranch, floating the iconic…

Over the years roadside souvenir stands have been given a bad name, well this is one shop that’s worth the trip. It’s not just any souvenir shop, inside you’ll find a museum, a two-headed calf and a plethora of off the wall goodies to commemorate your trip. When it comes to Western souvenirs, Fort…

Nebraska’s oldest National Cemetery, Fort McPherson is the final resting place of veterans of the Spanish American War, Indian Wars, World Wars I and II, Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf War and Iraq. Four Medal of Honor recipients rest here, three of whom served during the Indian Wars and one who…

Anyone who’s ever loved the railroad or been interested in trains will instantly understand why the Golden Spike Tower gets Buffalo Bill’s Buffalo of Approval. The tower offers the best view in the world of the world’s largest rail yard, the Union Pacific’s Bailey Yard, where every day approximately…

As a man of taste and distinction it’s no wonder that Buffalo Bill does his shopping at Grain Bin Antique Town. Grain Bin is one of the most unique antique shopping experiences that you’ll find anywhere. Clustered on a hill top in the scenic canyons south of North Platte, Grain Bin Antique Town…

One trip to the Lincoln County Historical Museum and you’ll see why it gets Buffalo Bill’s Buffalo of Approval. The museum contains a mix of railroad, old west, early pioneer, agricultural, and WWII history that makes it an intriguing mix for any history buff. Early pioneer history is preserved in…

The North Platte Area Children’s Museum gets Buffalo Bill’s Buffalo of Approval. It’s simple to see why, there’s a bunch of great activities that will fire any kid’s imagination. For the medically inclined there’s a doctor’s office, complete with masks, gowns, gloves, and a super-sized operation…

Some of the best mountain bike trails in Nebraska can be found 3 miles south of I-80 exit 199 on Brady-Moorefield road. Potter’s Pasture consists of close to 100 miles of trails through 1,200 acres of hills and canyons, thick groves of trees, and native grasses that populate the hill country south…

There are lots of places where you can view other people’s artwork. But great art on display isn’t the sole reason that Prairie Arts Center gets Buffalo Bill’s Buffalo of Approval. Prairie Arts center gets this coveted honor because not only can you view, and purchase, great pieces of artwork but…

Bowling is fun, but WB's doesn’t get Buffalo Bill’s coveted Buffalo of Approval just for having some bowling lanes. No siree, WB’s is a great stop for so much more than that. In addition to the best bowling for several counties Wild Bill’s also has an arcade and laser tag. Schedule a birthday party…

The busy crossroads of the Eisenhower Memorial Interstate System, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Highway, is the perfect location for this 20th Century Veterans Memorial. The Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard as well as the volunteers of the North Platte Canteen are…