Facilities for a wide variety of outdoor activites make Big Indian Recreation Area one of Southeast Nebraska's most popular lakes.
Activities include Fishing, Hunting, Boating, Swimming, Tent Camping, Picnicking, Hiking, Biking, Cross country skiing. Handicap facilities are present.
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
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
This limestone Richardson Romanesque structure with a clock tower was erected in 1890-1892, and has served as the location for the administration of local government and institutions for Gage County for over 100
Beatrice, NE Historic Courthouses
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
Beatrice, NE RV Parks
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