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Beatrice, Nebraska

Chautauqua Park - This city park winds around the Big Blue River with acres of shaded, scenic recreation areas. Located next to the historic Chautauqua Tabernacle pavilion the RV camping area has complete facilities including hookups for 15-20 units. A nominal fee of $5.00 covers the electricity and shower expenses.

South on US Highway 77 across the Big Blue River bridge about 31/2 blocks into the park.

Gage County Fairgrounds - The fairgrounds provide camping facilities with electrical hookups for over 100 units. The water hydrants for hookups, a dump station, and restrooms are available for group or club camping. Reservations required.

2 blocks south on Logan Street off W. Court Street

402-223-3247, or fax 402-223-3979Riverside Park

Riverside Park - At Riverside Park, fishing and swimming are available as well as camping. It is located along the Blue Blue River on the west side of town with a beautifully manicured park atmosphere. There are electrical hookups for 15-20 units. There is a $5.00 camping fee with electricity. Reduced rates are available for camping clubs of ten or more units.

4 Blocks north off Court Street on Sumner

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Paddock Hotel

In 1888 U.S. Senator Algernon Paddock built a hotel and a large opera house. That structure was destroyed by fire on August
1, 1919. Two years later a hotel company was organized, resulting in the New Paddock Hotel, which was completed in 1924.

Beatrice, NE Historic Hotels

Christ Church Episcopal

This church listed on the National Register of Historic Places is an Early Gothic piece of architecture whose cornerstone was laid in 1889

Beatrice, NE Historic Churches

Carnegie Building

The original Carnegie Library, built in 1902-3, is an outstanding example of the Beaux-Arts style, designed by architect, George A. Berlinghof, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Beatrice, NE Carnegie Libraries

Centenary United Methodist

This impressive limestone church was erected in 1929

Beatrice, NE Historic Churches

Prairie Playground

Prairie Playground is located near the Beatrice YMCA. If you are visiting for a tournament, rest assured the younger tikes will be busy with Prairie Playground.

Beatrice, NE Fun Centers

Things to do near Beatrice, NE

James Family Conservatory

The James Family Conservatory is a dual-purpose facility, devoted to displays on native Nebraska plants and aquatic resources...

Hillsdale Cemetery

Overlooking the Missouri River on a high Nebraska bluff is the abandoned pioneer cemetery with markers dating from the mid-18...