Pioneer Country, Nebraska
From original homestead cabins to the architectural wonders of the State Capitol, the Land of the Pioneers is a rich and exciting land to explore. Historic attractions and events in the river towns of the east complement the prairie experience, ethnic cultures, and modern highlights found in towns and cities to the west. If variety is the spice of your life, you'll love touring this area.
Explore Pioneer Country
River Country Nature Center
Visitors are invited to take a walk on the wild side at the River County Nature Center. More than 400 preserved specimen of birds, fish, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles are on display at the center. The wildlife displayed are native to Nebraska, including a new Nebraska Albino Animal Display.
Nebraska City, NE Museums
Strang Town Hall/Jail
The Strang Library is housed in the former Town Hall/Jail building, which was built in 1907 and converted to a library in 1977. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Strang, NE National RegisterSuperior Country Club
Superior is proud of its professionally designed nine-hole golf course, with watered greens, fairways and tee boxes. Out-of-town guests are welcome. Green fees are $10.00 for one round or $15.00 for all day. Limited cart rental is available. (Tuesday afternoons are Women'
Superior, NE Golf CoursesTheodore Davis Site - NHR
On a prominent natural terrace of Weeping Water Creek, the Davis village, located near the town of Weeping Water, is the most extensively studied community of the Nebraska Phase. This culture flourished along the Missouri River and its tributaries from A.D. 1100-1400
Weeping Water, NE ArchaeologyMahoney SP Camping
Little Creek and Lakeside campgrounds offer 149 spacious, hard-surface pads, situated among mature shade trees near Owen Marina Lake. Each site has both 30 and 20 amp electrical hookups. Modern shower/
, NE CampingMissouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Interpretive
The focus will be on more than 400 scientific discoveries of flora (178 plants) and fauna, (122 animals) made at President Thomas Jeffersons direction on their historic Corps of Discovery Journey from 1803-1806.
Nebraska City, NE Tours
Cross Country
Winter sports are becoming increasingly popular at Indian Cave, with its picturesque and semi-rugged terrain. Some 16
, NE Cross CountryTecumseh City Hall
Tecumseh's city hall was erected in 1890, at the cost of just over $4,000, and is another of the fanciful architectural treasures of the historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Tecumseh, NE National RegisterOak Creek Trailhead
A corridor once used by the Union Pacific Railroad, the Oak Creek Trail is now part of the American Discovery Trail route through Nebraska. The 12
Valparaiso, NE TrailsGeorge W. Smith House
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this house was built in 1890
Geneva, NE National RegisterBonham Theatre
Both the Bonham Theatre, and the First National Bank, located on the northwest corner of Fifth and E streets, were at one time owned by Luther Bonham.
Bonham Theatre'
Fairbury, NE Theatres