North Platte, Nebraska was home of the man who made the Wild West world-renowned. In his day he was as famous, or even more so, than any entertainment superstar today. No one figure personifies the frontier spirit better than William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody, the West's most colorful showman, army scout and buffalo hunter.
This State Historical Park preserves 25 acres of what was originally Buffalo Bill's home, Scout's Rest Ranch. Cody's elegant Victorian house, built in 1886, is a museum, with numerous exhibits depicting the life and times of Buffalo Bill and other members of his Wild West Show, which toured throughout the United States and Europe.
Other attractions in the park include Sandhill Crane viewing and camping facilities. A State Park Permit is required for all vehicles and costs $2.50 daily.
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