Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park, 2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Rd. on the north edge of North Platte, preserves Scout’s Rest Ranch, the home of William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody: the 18-room Second Empire mansion of 1886 and the great barn of 1887. Cody bought the first 160 acres in 1878 for $750, built the ranch to about 4,000 acres and sold it in 1911; the state took over the house in 1964. It was named a National Historic Landmark on January 13, 2021. Park entry permit required.