Pioneer Country, Nebraska
From original homestead cabins to the architectural wonders of the State Capitol, the Land of the Pioneers is a rich and exciting land to explore. Historic attractions and events in the river towns of the east complement the prairie experience, ethnic cultures, and modern highlights found in towns and cities to the west. If variety is the spice of your life, you'll love touring this area.
Explore Pioneer Country
Pawnee County Bus Tour
Pawnee County has many interesting places to see which are not open except by appointment. There are animals which are of interest but again, are not easy to find except by a motorcoach tour.
Pawnee City, NE Tours
Harold Lloyd Home
The one-story, frame vernacular-style house is the birthplace of Harold Lloyd, a nationally known silent film star and producer. Lloyd was born in the house in 1893 and lived there until his family moved in 1897.
Lloyd is best known for his silent film, "Safety Last." He made almost 200
Burchard, NE Famous HomesFarmers Bank & Trust Co.
The Nebraska City Post Office, built in 1886, was a Richardson style building that would attract anyone's attention. Roughly around the same time, Farmers Bank and Trust Company was established. The bank was the only locally owned bank in Nebraska City at the time.
After nearly 100
Nebraska City, NE Historic BuildingsPioneer Panorama
The annual two-day event in June, the Pawnee Pioneer Panorama celebration starts with a "fly-in breakfast" at the municipal airport just west of town. The historical society's buildings are transformed into a "living pioneer village"
Pawnee City, NE FestivalsVictorian Festival Honoring Lady Vestey
The Victorian Festival Honoring Lady Vestey is held each year, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, on Memorial Day weekend to honor Superior's most famous former resident, Evelyn Brodstonte, Lady Vestey. Activites throughout the weekend emphasize the community'
Superior, NE FestivalsStanton Lake Park
Stanton Lake Park is a beautiful lake site for picnics, day activities, or camping.
The camping area has trailer hookups for water, electricity, and sewer. The park also has showers, a dumping station, lake fishing, picnic shelter areas, playground equipment, and sand volleyball courts. Falls City, NE Recreation
Prairie Country School
There is no better way to appreciate and understand history than to live it. Now your students or organization can have the opportunity to do so at a convenient location. During your visit to the Prairie Country School in Murdock, Nebraska you will step back into the 1890
Murdock, NE Historic SchoolhousesRecharge Lake
Outdoor water recreation is new to York at Recharge Lake. The experimental groundwater project has provided a site for ice skating in the winter and fishing, small boating, and swimming in the summer. The small lake is stocked with bluegill, bass, catfish, and Northern Pike.
York, NE RecreationImmigrant House
In October of 1874, a group of 35 Mennonite families fled persecution in South Russia and settled in the area of Henderson. That first winter was a hard
Henderson, NE MuseumsCross Country
Winter sports are becoming increasingly popular at Indian Cave, with its picturesque and semi-rugged terrain. Some 16
, NE Cross CountryPolk County Historical Society Museum
John H. Mickey, a businessman and politician was an influential and respected citizen of Osceola and president of the State Bank of Osceola. He was
Osceola, NE MuseumsIsrael Beetison House - NHR
The Israel Beetison House is one of the finest examples of the Italianate style in Nebraska, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The residence was constructed in 1874-75 of locally quarried limestone by the Dalton Brothers,
Ashland, NE National Register