Chimney Rock National Historic Site
category : Natural Attractions
"Towering to the heavens" is how one pioneer described Chimney Rock, the most recognized landmark along the Oregon Trail. Today an interpretive center operated by the Nebraska State Historical Society pays tribute to those who traveled the trails and features original maps made from Captain John C. Fremont's 1842-43 exploration of the Oregon Trail.
Admission: Visitors Center: $1 per adult
Hours: Visitors Center is open daily, Oct. 1-Mar. 31, 9 am-5 pm and Apr. 1-Sept. 30, 9 am-6 pm.
Address: 4 mi. south of Bayard, 1 mile south of junction of Highways 92 and U.S. 26.
Phone: (308) 586-2581
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day and Veteran's Day.
Handicapped Accessible.
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