Attractions:
Bailey Railroad Yard
Bailey Railroad Yard, located in North Platte, NE, is the largest rail classification complex in the United States. For more information call 308-532-4729.Bill Smith Softball Complex & Nebraska Softball Hall of Fame
Bill Smith Softball Complex & Nebraska Softball Hall of Fame, located in Hastings, Neb., offers historical exhibits and displays on Nebraska softball. The displays highlight teams and players that impacted the sport in Nebraska.Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical & Recreation Area
Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical and Recreation Area is home to William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody, buffalo hunter, scout, and creator of the Wild West Show. Would you like more information on Buffalo Bill?Cody Go-Karts
Cody Go-Karts, located in North Platte, NE. This family park features rides and games for the entire family. Some of the coolest rides include go-karts, water slides, minature golf and bumpter boats.
Dancing Leaf Earth Lodge & Cultural Center
Dancing Leaf Earth Lodge & Cultural Center, located in Wellfleet, NE. One of Nebraska's most unique and educational tours avaliable and for a fraction of the price. Dancing Leaf has a great museum compiled with years and year of fossils and artifacts. It allows you to experience Native American primitive life complete with earth lodge, nature and hiking trails, medicine wheel, and canoeing. This is great for people of all ages. Daily 90 minute tours at available at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Admission: $7 adults, $5 children. Ask about our Buffalo Stew meal and homemade corn muffins. We love to see large groups and will have special presentations avaliable if asked for. For year round reservations call 308-963-4233.- Handicapped accessible
- Group tours avaliable
- Cabins avaliable (3)
- Group Tours Welcomed
Edgerton Explorit Center
Edgerton Explorit Center, located in Aurora, NE, is named for Dr. Harold ""Doc"" Edgerton, Aurora native, inventor of flash photography, the strobe light and side scan sonar,features interactive exhibits, demonstrations and theater programs for all ages. Edgerton has been recognized as one of the 15 most influential inventors of the industrial revolution and the 1986 inductee into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. To the left you will see Dr. Herold Edgerton, on the right you will see the famous milk drop experiment. Visit the website for more information on camps, and activites.Fisher Fountain
Fisher Rainbow Fountain, located in Hastings, NE, is illuminated by spotlights and programmed to present a continuous display of dancing waters. This dazzling display is open each night from Mother's Day to Labor Day.Fort Cody Trading Post and Old West
Fort Cody Trading Post and Old West, located in North Platte, NE, features the Wild West show and exhibits of the old west in the newly renovated museum. It is open year round from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily in winter and from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. in summer.Fort Kearney
Fort Kearny located between Kearney and Minden, Neb. State Historical Park and Recreational Area. It is fully equiped with grills, electricity, water and all your other camping and RV Park needs.
Great Platte River Road Archway Monument
Great Platte River Road Archway Monument, located in Kearney, NE, It is located on I-80 and nearly 12,000 people pass underneath it daily. This monument allows an interactive tour where you hear stories of the Oregon, Mormon and California Trails, Ride with the Pony Express, hear the rumble of the "Iron Horse" and watch a drive-in movie as you trace the history of transportation and communication into the 21st century.Harold Warp Pioneer Village
Harold Warp Pioneer Village, located in Minden, NE, is a unique look at the history of man's progress since 1830. Situated on 20 acres, more than 50,000 items in 25 buildings show "how America grew." It is the only museum of progess in the United States. It is amazing to see how tools and machinery have developed and changed through the years, not to mention the automobiles and tractors. Pioneer Village is open year-round, seven days a week from 8 a.m. to sundown, stop in anytime and marvel and the amazing antiques and artifacts that you will find in Minden, NE at Pioneer Village. Check out the website for more information!The Little Grand Canyon
The Little Grand Canyon, located 2 miles north of Wauneta on Hwy 2. Take fifteen extra minutes and enjoy the beautiful sandhills region as you look out off a look out spot near Wauneta. It is amazing the resembalance to the Grand Canyon.
Living History Tepee
Living History Tepee, in Stamford, NE. Experience the way the American Plains Indians lived and worked. Agriculture tours, working family farm and pumpkin patch. 308-868-9400 or 800-762-5498.Miles Ranch Hunting Adventure
Miles Ranch Hunting Adventure, located in Dawson, NE, offers year-round hunting for all types of exotic animals. Cabins and RV hookups are available for those wishing to enjoy the great outdoors. You may have a guided tour or simply a hunting area. Please contact us for more information. and checkout our website. Phone: (402) 223-4224.Minden Opera House
Minden Opera House, located in Minden, NE, which was built in 1891 has recently been renovated and offers a multipurpose facility, art gallery, and diverse entertainment.Navel Ammunition Depot
Navel Ammunition Depot, located in Hastings, NE, is the largest WWII ammunition plant containing bunkers, buildings, and covered walkways. Self-guided tours are available year round.
Our Lady of Fatima Shrine
Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, located in Arapahoe, NE, was built by Fr. Henry Denis, a Polish priest, who as a prisoner of war in a Dachau Nazi camp, promised if he was liberated, he would erect a shrine in thanksgiving.Rock Creek Fish Hatchery and Lake
Rock Creek Fish Hatchery and Lake, located near Parks, NE. It is approximantely seven miles northwest of Parks. Situated near the headwaters of
Rock Creek, the facility is an ideal location for raising trout, because of the numberous cold, pure springs at or near the hatchery. Opened in 1924, the hatchery is in production every year. Drop in or call for group tours. There is also a lake near by that isstocked with fish three times a year. It is part of the Rock Creek Fish Hatchery and is a great place for recreation with the who family. Call for more information: 308-423-2080.Roman Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center
Roman Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, (MARC) located in Clay Center, NE. The 35,000 acre research center is developing new technology in the meat animal industry. MARC provides a huge amount of jobs to the area and is one of the world's most prominent recearch facilities. MARC does research on cattle(50%), hogs (30%) and sheep (20%) and has made itself the largest animal research facility of its kind in the world. Guided tours are welcome to the public.Sachtleben Observatory
Sachtleben Observatory (Hastings College Observatory), located in Hastings, NE, features a fine collection of astronomical telescopes through which to view the universe. It is open to the public on the Saturdays closest to the first and third quarter moons, weather permitting.Sondra L. Johnson Studio
Sondra L. Jonson Studio- Cambridge, NE. Is an art gallery in Cambridge with the work of Mrs. Jonson. Between the years of 1998 and 2002, Ms. Johnson created and installed over 14 lifesize and monumental sculptures for both public and private spaces in six U.S. states. Call 1-800-720-8574 for more information on her beautiful artwork.The Tassel
The Tassel Phelps County Center for the Performing Arts, is located in Holdrege, Nebraska. This state-of-the-art facility was brought into reality
through the collaborative efforts and generous donations of time and funds of area citizens, the Phelps County Community Foundation, and Holdrege Public School Board and staff. It hosts plays of all types and calibers. It is very close to down town Holdrege which makes it great for everything from high school plays and professional performances, to wedding receptions. Click here for a calendar of the Tassel Events!Theatre of American West
Theatre of American West, located in Republican City, NE, is a dinner theatre which features the Republican City Players in melodramas, musicals, and historic Midwestern circle repertory shows from the 1920's. Regular season runs from April through August with special holiday events in October and December.Veteran's Memorial
Veteran's Memorial, this 20th century memorial is located in Iron Hourse Park in North Platte, NE. It is a 15 x 40-foot brick bas-relief mural dedicated to and honoring the military men and women of the U.S. who served their country.For further information visit the Nebraska Travel and Tourism and Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Web sites.
