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$$

This column indicates the typical price range of this hotel. We use the following codes: E=Economy, M=Midrange, U=Upscale, L=Luxury. Please note that room rates fluctuate (seasonal popularity, special events in the area, etc.).

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Miles

The approximate distance in miles from the exit to the hotel. These are calculations using GPS data. Distances along city streets will be somewhat different but this should give you a good idea of the distances to hotels near the cited Interstate exit.

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Fit

Hotels near I-80 in North Platte offering  'fitness' or exercise facilities are indicated with an F in this column. If the hotel also has a spa, it is so indicated by an S in this column. Most hotels define a 'spa' as a large hot tub with built in water jets. In a few cases, fitness facilities and spas may be off-premises (entry by pass issued by the hotel) in which case dressing rooms are also present for your convenience.

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Kit

Hotels near I-80 in North Platte offering a full kitchen or 'kitchenette' are indicated with an 'K' in this column. An 'M' in this column indicates microwave available. If the room also has a refrigerator, it is so indicated by an 'R' in this column. Many hotels have some rooms furnished with microwaves and small refrigerators but you have to request them. We list them only if there is not an additional charge (or so they have informed us).

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I'net

Hotels near I-80 in North Platte offering Internet access are indicated (with an M for dial-up and W for wideband) in the I'net column. Please note that 'wideband' facilities vary. In addition to a network port (usually installed in the docking station), we suggest you bring along cables and your Windows distribution CD (in case you are required to load a special network driver). For 'dial up dataports', you would only need a modem and an RJ-11 patch cord (which you should always have with you, anyway).

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Buffalo Bill's State Historical Park
  Most folks (at least Americans and Canadians) have heard about Buffalo Bill Cody who ran the gambit from outlaw to showman. There is a Buffalo Bill State Historical Park here but this is much more than a museum. It is clear across town - follow the US-83 (you will be joined by US-30 at East 4th Street) to East 12th Street, Turn left (US-30 goes left, here, too) and drive on to North Buffalo Bill Avenue (it's about 25 blocks but they're hard to count, here). Turn right and follow Buffalo Bill to the Park (2921 Scouts West Ranch Rd). You'll see the 18 room, 19th Century mansion.
  They are open 9a to 5p; from Memorial Day to Labor Day they are open 7 days a week. Before Memorial Day and after Labor Day they are closed weekends and they close completely during the Nebraska Winter (November through March).

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Children's Museum
  Driving hundreds of miles every day can be nerve-racking with a car full of kids - or even one :-). We did it with six. It is hard to find a place to stop with a diversion that they all will enjoy. This could well be your answer.
  Located on the main thoroughfare, North Jeffers Street (which is also US30 and 83) is the Children's Museum. Oh, another museum? Not quite. This one is like the 'big city' hands-on science museums which have become so popular. Lots of things for folks of all ages (yes, you, too) to interact and 'play' with.
  When you get finished, walk a couple blocks either way for Chinese, Mexican, Americanized Italian or good, old-fashioned pizza. Or, just load up with ice cream cones. Traveling should be fun but you've got to stop and 'smell the roses' once in awhile.

Wellfleet

Dancing Leaf Earth Lodge and Cultural Learning Center features a reconstructed earthen lodge plus nature trails, canoeing, and a Medicine Wheel. Wellfleet is on US-83 about 28 miles south of exit 177 in North Platte. There are many good hotels offering discounts in North Platte.

Gothenburg

Pony Express Capital of Nebraska is the billing for this little town at exit 211. And, yes, there is a faithfully preserved and restored Pony Express station awaiting your visit. (It was dismantled and moved from its original location to be more convenient for you. Then faithfully restored and a fine job, indeed.)