Antique stores
ANTIQUE EMPORIUM
(http://www.antiquemystiqu...) 2019 east 4th, 308-532-3404, specialties for antique emporium are: general line antiques & more
RED ROOF ANTIQUES
301 w eugene ave, 308-532-4841 or 308-530-9248, fax 308-532-4841, specialties for red roof antiques are: advertising, americana, architectural antiques, art, art deco, art glass, books, clocks, crocks, depression dishes, dolls, european, figurines, fine china, flatware, furniture, general line antiques, gifts, glassware, jewelry, linens, military, miniatures, multiple dealers, oak, pine, post cards, pottery, primitives, quilts, sports cards, tools, toys, victorian, vintage clothing walnut, & western.
Art galleries
Art & Gift Gallery
516 n. dewey 308-534-1946, the gallery is a showcase for the original work of west central nebraska regional artists. featured are five large gallery rooms and an outdoor sculpture garden where you have the opportunity to view the work in a leisurely atmosphere. workshops are also hosted by artist members or nationally acclaimed professional artists. guided tours for classrooms and conventions are also available. mediums include porcelain, jewelry, pottery, oil, watercolor, wood carvings, sculpture, and much, much more. hours: tuesday - saturday 11:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Cinda's Accents
(http://www.cindasonline.com), [[email protected]] 506 n jeffers st., 308-532-5060, cinda's specializes in custom framing, specialty gifts, and a gallery of artwork.
Gift, collectibles & specialty shops
Fort Cody Trading Post
(http://www.fortcody.com/) i-80 & highway 83, 308-532-8081. old west museum and animated 20,000 piece hand-carved miniature wild west show. gifts and souvenirs. open year-round except easter, christmas, thanksgiving and new years. summer hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., 7 days a week. the rest of the year 9 a.m. to 5:30 pm, monday through saturday, and 12 noon to 6:00 p.m. on sunday.
Bookstores
A to Z Bargain Books
(http://atozbooks.spaces.l...) 507 n jeffers st, 308-534-0140, a to z books has been in business in north platte for 25 years, and is the largest book store between lincoln and denver. a to z offers customers a rich, warm and comforting atmosphere. the store is located in downtown north platte along hwy 83 with 4000 sq ft of used books-paperbacks and hardbacks-which they buy, sell and trade. open monday-thursday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, friday 10:00 am to 5 pm and saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. hosts an "open-mic" night on the 2nd and 4th fridays. a popular spot for local writers and musicians.
Western wear
Crafts
The Quilt Rack
(http://www.the-quilt-rack.com), 101 west front street, store hours monday through friday - 10 am - 6 pm, saturday - 10 am - 4 pm, sunday - 1 - 4 pm, 308-532-2606, north platte's only full-service quilt shop complete with on-line shopping.
Scrappin with Style
(http://www.scrappinwithst...), 413 n dewey, 308-534-6867, scrapping supplies, bead dept., unique gifts, greeting cards, yarn & knitting supplies.
NOT
Whatever you do, when you go through North Platte on either Interstate 80 or Highway 83, do NOT buy your gas at the first two stations south of the Interstate at exit 177. If you do, please note that the advertised prices flashing on their brightly-lighted signs will ONLY be available on one or two pumps! If you don't pay attention, you will be paying some of the highest prices for gas along the Interstate. Advice: Go north into town a couple of blocks and you will find reasonable prices.