Big Indian Recreation Area

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.

Address: Located 6 miles east of Odell on Highway 8

Gage County Courthouse

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

Centenary United Methodist

This impressive limestone church was erected in 1929

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

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

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

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Attractions and Upcoming Events

Gage County Courthouse

Centenary United Methodist

Carnegie Building

Paddock Hotel

Prairie Playground

Things to do Recreation near Beatrice, NE

Louisville Lakes State Recreation Area

Big Indian Recreation Area

Kimmel Orchard

Kirkpatrick North Wildlife Management Basin

Deshler City Park