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Hastings, Nebraska

Recapture the warmth and charm of years past by visiting Historic Downtown Hastings. Experience how our past has led to our present through our historic walking/driving tour of 25 buildings. Each site on the tour displays an engraved brass plaque that describes its historic significance. Several locations are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Our downtown buildings reflect architectural styles and tastes spanning over 100 years.

You'll smile when you surround yourself with all that Downtown Hastings has to offer. From art to architecture, entertainment and dining, plus unique shopping, there's something for everyone!

Attractions and Upcoming Events

McCormick Hall

Hastings College opened in September 1882. In April 1883, ground was broken for McCormick Hall, the first building erected on the campus. It was named for reaper inventor, Cyrus McCormick, who made the initial contribution for the building'

Hastings, NE National Register

Antioch School (District 20 School)

Adams County School District 20 was formed on September 23, 1872. Replacing sod and frame structures, the red brick schoolhouse was built in 1902

Hastings, NE National Register

Hastings Museum of Natural and Cultural History

Hastings Museum.... What a wonderful world!

From immense polar bears to tiny hummingbirds, the many forms of animal life from around the planet are on display in dioramas representing the natural habitat of each.

Hastings, NE Museums

The City Auditorium

Well-known buildings are usually notable for their architectural size or history. That is certainly the case of the City Auditorium, constructed between 1922 and 1924 at a cost of nearly $130,000. City fathers originally

Hastings, NE Architecture

Hastings Parks

Brickyard Park - Woodland & D St.

Built on the site of a former brick-making factory where ramains of the kilns can still be seen. Walking trail, picnic shelter, basketball courts,

Hastings, NE Recreation

Things to do near Hastings, NE

The Auld Public Library

John M. Daniel School, District 3 - Estelle School

Rose Bowl Theater

Furnas County Courthouse

Dancing Leaf