Lauren & Joseph
Things To Do
Downtown Canteen District
Within walking distance of the ceremony and reception, the Canteen District in North Platte is a place where history meets modern, and fun mixes with practical. This recently revitalized downtown area is a hub for different types of dining and diverse cuisine, boutique shopping, all things entertainment, and more.
Brothers Tavern
Within walking distance from the ceremony and reception, Brother's Tavern features a full bar, a menu of burgers, sandwiches, and appetizers, pool tables, and keno.
APEShip Brewing
Within walking distance from the ceremony and reception -- located on the bricks in downtown North Platte. APEShip Brewing has a fun and quirky atmosphere with something for everyone to enjoy.
Prairie Arts Center
Within walking distance from the ceremony and reception, the Prairie Arts Center is a non-profit in downtown North Platte that provides opportunities for creative self-expression through exhibits, classes, concerts, & a variety of community events.
Dave's Place & Lounge
This is our favorite sports bar in town. We love their wings and pizza. Great atmosphere with great service!
Pals Brewing Company
Pal's Brewery with outdoor volleyball courts, corn hole, horse shoes, and is dog friendly. Their menu offers a wide variety of options, pizza is their specialty. Check their calendar online -- there may be a concert or other entertainment there.
Peg Leg Brewing
Peg Leg Brewing is getting rave reviews from their patrons ... ice cold beer, a cool location with an excellent outdoor area and food trucks that make an appearance usually Thursday through Sunday.
Lake Maloney South Beach
Don't expect to be on a white sands beach in Florida, but this is a fun spot to cool off in the summertime. Lake Maloney is just south of town a few miles. There is also a great walking path that starts at south beach that is 2.5miles long.
Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park
Buffalo Bill State Recreation Area offers camping and hiking right next door to the Buffalo Bill State Historical Park, which makes it easy to tour the ranch house and barn that Col. William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody built for his home in North Platte during the heyday of his famous Wild West Show. Cody owned some 4,000 acres here, which were appropriately named Scout’s Rest Ranch. Visitors can spend time enjoying the trails and scenery at the recreation area, as well as touring the historic buildings and soaking up the history at the historical park.
Golden Spike Tower
Union Pacific’s Bailey Yard in North Platte, Nebraska is the largest railroad classification yard in the world. Named in honor of former Union Pacific President Edd H. Bailey, the massive yard covers 2,850 acres, reaching a total length of eight miles. The yard is located in the midst of key east-west and north-south corridors, on the busiest freight rail line in America, making it a critical component of Union Pacific’s rail network.
Potter's Pasture Mountain Biking
Some of the best mountain bike trails and hiking 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 of North Platte. There are a wide variety of trails from easy open ones that are suitable for riders of any ability, including children, to extremely technical trails best suited for advanced riders. Potter’s Pasture is privately owned but free and open to the public. It is also a great spot to get in some "Nebraska" hiking with your pup. You will not have phone service when you are out there so double check your directions!