Originally 4000-acre Scout’s Rest Ranch, the historic park now consists of 25 acres that contain Buffalo Bill’s home as well as barns, outbuildings, and a variety of other features.

Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park, known as Scout's Rest Ranch, is a living history state park located west of North Platte, Nebraska. The ranch was established in 1878 with an initial purchase of 160 acres south of the Union Pacific tracks by William (Buffalo Bill) Cody.

Home of famed showman scout William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park at North Platte recaptures the life and career of the famed Pony Express rider, Army scout and buffalo hunter-turned-showman.

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 …

William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody considered North Platte, Nebraska, his hometown. North Platte residents basked in Cody’s reflected glory during his lengthy career as a showman. From the Nebraska State Journal, November 12, 1893:

Located near North Platte, ranch buildings include the 1886 French Second Empire house, a one-and-one-half-story frame dwelling that features a prominent tower; the late 1880s barn; a cob house; icehouse; and a wine cellar. 250 acres of the original four-thousand-acre ranch have been preserved as Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park and ...

Jun 24, 2021 · Buffalo Bill’s Ranch home in North Platte, Nebraska First stop was visiting the former home of William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody. The two story home sits on the 25 acre Buffalo Bill State Historical Park in North Platte.

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. The legacy of the life and times of Buffalo Bill lives on at Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park.

321 S Buffalo Bill Ave, North Platte NE, is a Single Family home that contains 1171 sq ft and was built in 1964.It contains 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.This home last sold for $207,000 in March 2025. The Zestimate for this Single Family is $228,300, which has increased by $228,300 in the last 30 days.The Rent Zestimate for this Single Family is $1,994/mo, which has increased by $1,994/mo in the ...

Buffalo Bill called North Platte home for more than 40 years of his life. His mansion and barn still exist here today! Come learn about Buffalo Bill’s life and much more of the ‘wild west’ history of our great state with a trail ride through the park.