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Buffalo Bill Ranch State Park, also known as Scout's Rest Ranch, is a state recreation and camping area located west of North Platte that is a living history state park that celebrates the life and times of Buffalo Bill. Established in 1878, the 4,000-acre ranch was initially known as Scout’s Rest Ranch before it was sold to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission in 1911. Today, the 25-acre historic state park boasts a historic Wild West-era ranch and barn, outbuildings, and a variety of other features, which can be explored on guided tours. Visitors can also enjoy a museum that documents and celebrates Buffalo Bill’s life from a Pony Express rider to his Wild West shows. Other activities include hiking, fishing, and picnicking.
2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Rd, North Platte, NE 69101, Phone: 308-535-8035
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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