Why go
- City in Nebraska, United States.
- Served by Ogallala Municipal Airport Searle Field (OGA).
History
North Platte is a city in and the county seat of Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States. It is located in the west-central part of the state, along Interstate 80, at the confluence of the North and South Platte Rivers forming the Platte River. The population was 23,390 at the 2020 census, making it the 11th most populous city in Nebraska.
Where to stay
501 Halligan Dr, North Platte, NE 69101 · northplattehospitality.com
721 E 4th St, North Platte, NE 69101 · huskerinnnorthplatte.com
300 Holiday Frontage Rd, North Platte, NE 69101 · ihg.com
3800 Hadley Dr, North Platte, NE 69101 · i80lakesidecampground.com
2600 Eagles Wings Pl Plc, North Platte, NE 69101 · wyndhamhotels.com
202 E Eugene Ave Bldg 1, North Platte, NE 69101 · ihg.com
602 E 4th St, North Platte, NE 69101 · sonesta.com
1209 S Dewey St, North Platte, NE 69103 · northplatteinnsuites.com
220 E Eugene Ave, North Platte, NE 69101 · wyndhamhotels.com
451 Halligan Dr, North Platte, NE 69101 · wyndhamhotels.com
3201 S Jeffers St, North Platte, NE 69101 · bestwestern.com
2809 Halligan Dr, North Platte, NE 69101 · choicehotels.com
2400 Halligan Dr, North Platte, NE 69101 · hilton.com
200 Platte Oasis Pkwy, North Platte, NE 69101 · hilton.com
2102 S Jeffers St, North Platte, NE 69101 · wyndhamhotels.com
3102 S Jeffers St, North Platte, NE 69101 · wyndhamhotels.com
319 W South River Rd, North Platte, NE 69101 · marriott.com
2901 S Jeffers St, North Platte, NE 69101 · choicehotels.com
Indoor
4601 W Rodeo Rd Ave, North Platte, NE 69101
206 W North Lake Road, North Platte, NE 69101
821 S Dewey St, North Platte, NE 69101 · bluesprucemotelnorthplatte.top
421 W Rodeo Rd Ave, North Platte, NE 69101
920 N Jeffers St, North Platte, NE 69101
1302 N Jeffers St, North Platte, NE 69101
Restaurants & places to go
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00 Features: takeaway · 1815 West A Street, North Platte, 69101 · pizza.dominos.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: 05:00-18:00 Features: takeaway · 201 Platte Oasis Parkway, North Platte, 69101 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 05:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 3211 Newberry Access Road, North Platte, 69101 · mcdonalds.com
Sandwich, Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 202 East Leota Street, North Platte, 69101 · runza.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 05:30-22:00; Su 06:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · 2020 South Jeffers Street, North Platte, 69101 · starbucks.com
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · restaurants.applebees.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 220 South Jeffers Street, North Platte, 69101 · locations.kfc.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1101 South Dewey Street, North Platte, 69101 · pandaexpress.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, delivery · 402 North Dewey Street, North Platte, 69101 · goodlifeonthebricks.com
Wings, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream · 402 East Leota Street, North Platte, 69101
Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Tex-Mex restaurant · 1210 South Jeffers Street, North Platte, 69101
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 504 South Jeffers Street, North Platte, 69101
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · 320 East Francis Street, North Platte, 69101
Diner, Restaurant · Diner restaurant · 451 Halligan Drive, North Platte, 69101
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00, Sa 17:00-22:00, Su 17:00-21:00 · 2102 South Jeffers Street, North Platte, 69101
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 06:30-21:00; Fr,Sa 06:30-22:00; Su off
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 520 East Philip Avenue, North Platte, 69101
Donut, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1001 South Jeffers Street, North Platte, 69101 · daylightdonuts.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 08:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 1850 South Jeffers, North Platte, 69101 · locations.sonicdrivein.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 3211 South Newberry Road, North Platte, 69101 · restaurants.subway.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 2302 South Jeffers Street, North Platte, 69101
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1304 South Jeffers Street, North Platte, 69101
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 1202 South Jeffers Street, North Platte, 69101 · locations.wendys.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 410 East Leota Street, North Platte, 69101
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00 · 2320 South Jeffers Street, North Platte, 69101
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 402 East Leota Street, North Platte, 69101
Restaurant · restaurant · 1318 South Chestnut Street, North Platte, 69101
Indoor
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1310 South Jeffers Street, North Platte, 69101
Sandwich, Restaurant · Sandwich restaurant · 1313 South Dewey Street
American, Restaurant · American restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
Indoor
Ice Cream, Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
American, Regional, Burger, Sandwich, Chicken, Fish And Chips, Restaurant · American/Regional restaurant · 1220 East 4th Street, North Platte, 69101
Restaurant · restaurant
Indoor
Indoor
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Airports
North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) 3.9 mi to the centre
North Platte, NE, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Great Lakes Airlines) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Denver (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Great Lakes Airlines ZK (BE1) · 1 route: Denver
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Ogallala Municipal Airport Searle Field (OGA) 53 mi to the centre
Ogallala, NE, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Gothenburg Municipal Airport 35 mi to the centre
Gothenburg, NE, US
Cozad Municipal Airport 43 mi to the centre
Cozad, NE, US
Grant Municipal Airport 54 mi to the centre
Grant, NE, US
Thomas County Airport 58 mi to the centre
Thedford, NE, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ogallala Municipal Airport Searle Field (OGA); 26 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LBF has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Denver).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for North Platte, Nebraska. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
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