Platte River Scenic Trails
Places to Visit

  • Lincoln Highway (NE)

    The Lincoln Highway connected the East and West coasts by an automobile highway, and today it follows Highway 30 along the Platte River Scenic Trails byway.

    Location on Byway: NE

  • Mormon Pioneer Trail (NE)

    In 20 years The Mormon Pioneer Trail carried over 70,000 Mormons to Utah where they could practice their religion in peace.

    Directions: NE

  • North Platte (NE)

    North Platte was home to Buffalo Bill Cody for 35 years, and the history of the area combined with many recreational opportunities make North Platte a wonderful stop on the byway.

    Location on Byway: NE

  • Oregon Trail (NE)

    The Oregon Trail carried over a half million pioneers West to settle the frontier of America.

    Location on Byway: Ne

  • Pony Express (NE)

    The Pony Express Trail followed much of the same route as the Oregon Trail in order to bring the mail to those who had settled in the West.

    Directions: NE