LASR.net Homepage

Menu

Fort Cody Trading Post


category : Museums
Fort Cody Trading Post Since 1963, Fort Cody Trading Post has been a landmark on the Nebraska Plains. Not only does the Fort have great shopping, but has recently finished a total renovation of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show in Minature for your enjoyment! Over 20,000 hand-carved figured, many animated, delight young and old.


Also, new in 2001 the Old West Museum features some of the finest cowboy gear, Native American hand crafts, guns, and more to be seen in this area, all free of charge!


Admission: Free
Hours: Summer: Memorial Day-Labor Day - 8am-9pm
Winter: 9am-5:30pm
Address: I-80 & Hwy. 83 Interchange
Phone: (308) 532-8081

Come visit us in North Platte, Nebraska

Attractions and Upcoming Events

20th Century Veteran's Memorial

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. The monument is located in North Platte's Iron Horse Park, which is adjacent to the busy "crossroads"

North Platte, NE Memorials

Wild West Memorial

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. The Wild West Memorial has been created as a tribute to the father of rodeo - Buffalo Bill Cody.

North Platte, NE Memorials

Golden Spike Tower & Visitor Center

The tower will eventually rise to height of 95 feet above the ground. The main level will be 1,925 square feet and there with be a grand 360 degree view that is fully enclosed. With a second viewing platform 7

North Platte, NE Railroad History

Union Pacific Railroad Bailey Yard

The long, narrow delta at the forks of the North and South Platte Rivers, populated by wild grasses and bulky bison, had been crossed before - by nomadic Plains Indians, by covered wagons and by the Pony Express.

But in 1866

North Platte, NE Railroad History

Cody Go-Karts

North Platte, NE Recreation

Things to do Museums near North Platte, NE

Sherman County Historical Society Museum

Harold Warp Pioneer Village

Perkins County Historical Museum

Museum of the High Plains

Dawson County Historical Museum