Hastings' first cemetery contains sculpture commemorating Oregon Trail travelers of the 1800s. The cemetery also contains several early century stones and is the location of the beautiful Fisher Fountain.
Attractions and Upcoming Events
The City Auditorium
Well-known buildings are usually notable for their architectural size or history. That is certainly the case of the City Auditorium, constructed between 1922 and 1924 at a cost of nearly $130,000. City fathers originally
Hastings, NE ArchitectureMcCormick Hall
Hastings College opened in September 1882. In April 1883, ground was broken for McCormick Hall, the first building erected on the campus. It was named for reaper inventor, Cyrus McCormick, who made the initial contribution for the building'
Hastings, NE National RegisterCrane Meadows Observatory
Crane Meadows Nature Center is a year-round educational organization dedicated to providing an understanding of, and access to, the ecosystems of the Platte River valley. Open daily, with expanded hours during the crane season (8 a.m.-6 p.m.)
Hastings, NE RecreationHistoric Downtown Hastings
Recapture the warmth and charm of years past by visiting Historic Downtown Hastings. Experience how our past has led to our present through our historic walking/driving tour of 25
Hastings, NE ToursChampions Sports & Recreation
Champions Has It All
There's fun for everyone at Champions Sports and Recreation Center in Hastings. The outside recreation area includes a go-kart track, 18 holes of mini-golf and batting cages.
Hastings, NE Recreation