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Museumsmore
Great Platte River Road Archway Monument
The only U.S. attraction to span an interstate highway, the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument is a fantastic link to the past. Its eight stories span a distance where trappers, pioneers, the 49ers, and the Pony Express once passed through. You will see the trials and triumphs of their story a... continue
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Museum of Nebraska Art
The Museum of Nebraska Art houses the state's only collection of paintings, sculptures, drawings, and prints created solely by Nebraskans or artists concerned with Nebraska as the subject. Enjoy quality invitational and traveling exhibits as well as creative exhibits of the museum's growing permanen... continue
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Trails & Rails Museum
The Buffalo County Historical Society/Trails and Rails Museum traces the history of transportation through Buffalo County on a site where the Mormon Trail once passed. Displays include a Union Pacific steam engine, an 1898 depot, 1898 church, 1880s Freighters' Hotel, an 1871 school house, and archiv... continue
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Children's Museum
The Kearney Area Children's Museum is a hands-on learning place where children can explore many exhibits. The Museum is operated with the help of volunteers. The museum's goals are education and entertainment. Its purpose is for children and parents to interact, learn and experience the exhibits tog... continue
Historic Homesmore
Historic Frank House
The Frank House, built by George Washington Frank, was constructed in 1889. The three-story house listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is made of red Colorado sandstone, with English golden oak interior paneling and lumber, and hand carved woodwork and has seven fireplaces (10 origina... continue
Auto Collectionsmore
Chevyland USA
America's top collection of Chevrolets features more than 110 cars, from priceless classics to nostalgic favorites, all restored or in original condition.
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Sporting Venuesmore
Cabela's
Cabela's oldest existing retail showroom, the 17,000-square-foot Kearney, Nebraska store, is filled with all the quality outdoor gear you expect from the World's Foremost Outfitter. Plus, it features incredible trophy animal mounts, educational dioramas and a large aquarium filled with fish native t... continue
Outletsmore
Cookbooks by Morris Press
You'll find thousands of hometown cookbooks from all 50 states when you visit the nation's largest publishers of fund-raising organizational and family cookbooks.
All visitors receive a free cookbook, and the retail gift shop carries thousands of specialty and regional cookbooks featu... continue
Historic Buildingsmore
John Barnd House
The John Barnd House, located in Kearney, is a large two-and-one-half-story frame dwelling built about 1892, and a good example of the Queen Anne style. Barnd came to Kearney in 1874, established a law practice, and later was elected Buffalo County judge for two terms. In 1888 Barnd established the ... continue
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Hanson-Downing House
The Hanson-Downing House, built in 1886, is an excellent example of the American ornamented cottage. The asymmetry of forms, variation in roof sections, and textural variety create a picturesque effect and demonstrate the versatility of wood as a building material. The house was built by Charles E. ... continue
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Dr. A. O. Thomas House
The Thomas House was designed by Nebraska architect George A. Berlinghof in 1906 in the Neo-Classical Revival style. Dr. A. O. Thomas, a native of Illinois, was the first president of the Kearney State Normal School, now the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
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Walter Klem House
The Walter Klem House, designed in the English Cottage style, is located in Kearney. Historic housing stock in the city predominantly dates from the 1910s through the 1920s, logically coinciding with the largest boom in residential construction. The Klem house, built in 1931, immediately post-dates... continue
The Walter Klem House, designed in the English Cottage style, is located in Kearney. Historic housing stock in the city predominantly dates from the 1910s through the 1920s, logically coinciding with the largest boom in residential construction. The Klem house, built in 1931, immediately post-dates... continue
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Kearney Junior High School
Located in Kearney, this Neo-Classical-style building was constructed in 1925 to1926. It is a good and intact example of an early twentieth century junior high school building. The Kearney Junior High School is significant for its contribution to the evolution of educational practices in the city of... continue
Located in Kearney, this Neo-Classical-style building was constructed in 1925 to1926. It is a good and intact example of an early twentieth century junior high school building. The Kearney Junior High School is significant for its contribution to the evolution of educational practices in the city of... continue
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Kearney United States Post Office
Completed in 1911, the Post Office Building is a fine example of the Neo-Classical Revival style. It was designed by James Knox Taylor. Taylor's education and early practice was in St. Paul, Minnesota. In 1897 he became the supervising architect of the U.S. Treasury.
The Post Office B... continue
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Sweetwater Mill and Kilgore Bridges
Sweetwater Mill Bridge
In November 1908 the Buffalo County Board of Supervisors adopted bridge plans prepared by the Standard Bridge Company as the county standards. The board awarded an annual bridge construction contract to Standard two months later, purchasing numerous small-scale ... continue
Historic Fortsmore
Historical Fort Kearny State Park
In its 23 years as a military post, Fort Kearny came to symbolize westward expansion and development. It was the first fort built to protect travelers on the Oregon Trail. It was the headquarters of military and civil government, an important stage station, a home station of the Pony Express, and ou... continue
Natural Attractionsmore
Sandhill Crane Migration
Fossil records reveal the sandhill cranes have been visiting this region for more than nine million years. For five weeks each spring, visitors to the Platte River valley in south-central Nebraska can enjoy the symphony of sounds and dancing rituals of 90 percent of the world's sandhill cranes. Appr... continue
Wildlife Refugesmore
Rowe Sanctuary
This 1,150 acre wildlife sanctuary is operated by the National Audubon Society to provide habitat for sandhill cranes, whooping cranes and other birds. In March and April, Rowe staff guides groups to four crane viewing blinds (enclosed wooden buildings), which accommodate 16 to 36 people each. The b... continue
Nature Centersmore
Crane Meadows Nature Center
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.), the center offers sunrise and sunset tours to a 25-perso... continue
Recreationmore
Hike-Bike Bridge Crane Viewing
The Hike-Bike Bridge at the Fort Kearny State Recreation Area is an excellent crane viewing location open to the public. The viewing location is an easy 1/3-mile walk from the parking lot and is wheel-chair accessible. The bridge is open to the elements, so dress accordingly. The best times to arriv... continue
Professional Sportsmore
Tri-City Storm Hockey Team
Hockey fever is sweeping the nation and the cities of Kearney, Grand Island, and Hastings are proud to join in. Part of the United States Hockey League, the Tri-City Storm took to the ice for the first time in 2000. A new 97,000-square-foot facility houses the new team and loyal fans.
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Golf Coursesmore
Prairie Hills Golf and Ski
Prairie Hills is a family-owned and operated 18 hole golf course and downhill ski/snowboard area. Have some winter fun - ski and snowboard. The snow-making machine guarantees snow for great family fun. Practice your techniques or learn from the free lessons. Group rates available.
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Prairie Hills is a family-owned and operated 18 hole golf course and downhill ski/snowboard area. Have some winter fun - ski and snowboard. The snow-making machine guarantees snow for great family fun. Practice your techniques or learn from the free lessons. Group rates available.
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Golf Coursesmore
Kearney Golf
Buffalo Ridge Golf Course - 2,960-yard, par 36, nine-hole public course on gently rolling hills northeast of Kearney. Open year round with rental carts and clubs. Green fees: Weekdays - $13.00; Weekends - $15.00.
7005 Avenue N
308-271-3233
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Cottonmill Park and Recreation Area
From fishing to swimming, hiking in a native prairie or a tour of the Nature Barn, Cottonmill Park offers you a wide variety of recreational opportunities and a haven from the stress of the city. An attractive mix of rolling prairie, woodlands, marsh and lakeshore environments awaits visitors to Cot... continue
State Recreation Areasmore
Fort Kearny State Recreation Area
Campers will find south-central Nebraska's Fort Kearny State Recreation Area much to their liking. Once called Kearney County SRA, this recreational area boasts excellent camping facilities. The attractive 152-acre area was acquired by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission in 1960 as a recreational... continue
Golf Coursesmore
Meadowlark Hills Golf Course
Course Access: Public
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 6 days... continue
Course Access: Public
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 6 days... continue
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Buffalo Ridge Golf Course
Course Access: Public
Holes: 9
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days... continue
Course Access: Public
Holes: 9
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days... continue
Sporting Rangesmore
Fort Kearny Shooting Sports Association
New Shooting range facility located just northeast of Kearney on Highway 30 at the intersection of Poole Avenue and 115th Street. Open dates/times from March thru end of Nov 2008 are every Saturday afternoon, 1:00-4:00 p.m. for trap and skeet shooting. Sporting Clays and 5-Stand also generally ava... continue
New Shooting range facility located just northeast of Kearney on Highway 30 at the intersection of Poole Avenue and 115th Street. Open dates/times from March thru end of Nov 2008 are every Saturday afternoon, 1:00-4:00 p.m. for trap and skeet shooting. Sporting Clays and 5-Stand also generally ava... continue