North Platte, NE

united states

North Platte sits at the intersection of I-80 and US-83 in central Nebraska, making it a key stop for cross-country travelers between Denver (280 miles west) and Omaha (280 miles southeast). The city lies where the North and South Platte Rivers meet, surrounded by rolling prairie and farmland. It's home to Union Pacific's Bailey Yard, the world's largest railroad classification yard, which stretches 8 miles and can be viewed from a downtown observation tower.