Driving Directions

 

  
GPS Coordinates
N 41 Deg. 08.644
W 100 Deg. 49.763
 
Directions to the Golden Spike Tower and Visitor Center Coming from the West or South
  1. Enter North Platte by using Exit 177 and travel north on Dewey Street.
  2. After crossing the river bridge, stay in the center lane.  When you see The Mall on the right, enter the left turn lane and turn left onto Philip Ave. 
  3. Continue west on Philip Ave. approximately 3 miles. 
  4. At Lakeview Road (a two lane boulevard, just past Linden Court and Linden Estates) turn right and head north using the left lane until the next stop sign. 
  5. Turn left onto A Street and proceed west approximately 1 mile. 
  6. Turn right onto Homestead Road and the Golden Spike Tower is straight ahead.  Please be careful at the stop sign.  Traffic on this road does not stop and is often moving fast. 
Directions to the Golden Spike Tower and Visitor Center coming from the East
  1. Enter North Platte by using Exit 179 and travel north on Newberry Access.
  2. After stopping at the stop sign, continue north over the overpass and follow the curve approximately 4 miles.  Please be careful at the stop sign.  Traffic on this road does not stop and is often moving fast.
  3.  At the intersection of Rodeo Road and Buffalo Bill there is a Casey's Gas Station on the right and signs pointing to turn north to go to Buffalo Bill's Ranch.  Instead of turning right, turn left (south) and head south, crossing the viaduct and proceeding to A Street.
  4. Turn right onto A Street and proceed west approximately 2 miles. 
  5. Turn right onto Homestead Road and the Golden Spike Tower is straight ahead. 
Directions to the Golden Spike Tower and Visitor Center coming from the North
  1. Enter North Platte on Highway 83.
  2. After stopping at the first stoplight, turn right (west) onto Rodeo Road (highway 30) and proceed approximately 2.5 miles. 
  3. At the intersection of Rodeo Road and Buffalo Bill there is a Casey's Gas Station on the right and signs pointing to turn north to go to Buffalo Bill's Ranch.  Instead of turning right, turn left (south) and head south, crossing the viaduct and proceeding to A Street.
  4. Turn right onto A Street and proceed west approximately 2 miles. 
  5. Turn right onto Homestead Road and the Golden Spike Tower is straight ahead
 

Fall Festivities

Rail Fest 2010 coming September 17-19:  More trains pass through North Platte, NE than anywhere on the planet. Come see them all from the top of the Golden Spike Tower.  Tour buses from Cody Park stop at the Tower on the hour.  Also available are shuttle buses directly from Cody Park to the Tower and back. Come and enjoy: "More trains than you can keep track of!"

 

It's aMAZEing:  Corn maze open September 17-October 31st:  Designed in the shape of a steam engine with a 'Short Track' (easier to get through) and the "Long Haul" (for those who like a challenge) is fun for all ages.             

Hours:  Fridays, 4:30-8:00 (last tickets sold at 6:00)

              Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am-8:00pm (last tickets sold at 6:00

              Monday through Thursday, advance group reservations only

 

Celebrate Fall Festivities by booking our 8th floor or Great Hall after hours to celebrate your own special events. 

 

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