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

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

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

Homestead National Monument of America

The Homestead Act of 1862 - By the 1850's, huge land acquisitions had filled out the continental United States. the country's sheer vastness strengthened the conviction that the public domain

Beatrice, NE National Monuments

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

City Parks & RV Camps

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

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Attractions and Upcoming Events

Carnegie Building

Prairie Playground

Homestead National Monument of America

Christ Church Episcopal

City Parks & RV Camps

Things to do Recreation near Beatrice, NE

Schilling Wildlife Management Area

Stanton Lake Park

Kirkman's Cove

Buckley Park and Two Parks Trail

Platte River State Park