Ainsworth, Nebraska
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14miles Northeast of AinsworthSome 197... continue
71miles West of AinsworthAlmost any activity involving water sports can be enjoyed in and around Merritt Reservoir's 72,900... continue
9miles East of AinsworthLong Pine, "Jewel of the Cowboy Trail," offers something unexpected to visitors - scenic canyons lined with a Western Pine and Eastern Hardwood forest; one of Nebraska'... continue
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Miller Hotel - NHR
The Miller Hotel in Long Pine was originally built as a two-story frame house in 1895. It was converted to a hotel in 1914 when a ten-room wing was added. The hotel is historically significant for its association with the
Ainsworth, NE National Register
Coleman House Museum
The Coleman House contains clothing, furniture, memorabilia, a genealogical file,
Ainsworth, NE Museums
Niobrara Canoeing
Recognized among the 10 top canoeing rivers in the nation by Backpacker magazine, the Niobrara River flows leisurely through steep sandstone canyons. Nebraskans also rank the river, designated a National Scenic River by Congress in 1991, in the top 10 favorite tourists stops in the state.
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Johnstown
In 1991, the village of Johnstown was the site of filming for the CBS Hallmark Hall of Fame movie, "O Pioneers!" Viewing the old fashioned main street with board sidewalk is a trip down memory lane with a unique "Old West" appearance.
Johnstown was established in 1882
Ainsworth, NE Historic Towns
Sellers-Barton Museum
The first museum was a log cabin built in 1936, with logs from the Niobrara River. Mrs. Nettie Sellors provided the funds for
Ainsworth, NE Museums
Things to do near Ainsworth, NE
Merritt Reservoir
Merritt Reservoir Creel Survey:: Click on link below....
Nebraska State Grange Historical Marker
During the 1870s, the Grange was the major voice of the American farmer. Its social, educational and fraternal ac...
Calamus Reservoir Camping/Parks
Half of the modern campsites at Homestead Knolls and Nunda Shoal can be reserved up to a year prior to arrival; the remaind...
Smith Falls SP Historic Footbridge
Recognizing the biological and scenic significance of Smith Falls and the need for its preservation, the Nebraska Game and Pa...