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
Table Creek Golf Course
Enjoy a challenging 18-hole round of golf at Nebraska City's own Table Creek Golf Course. Enjoy full dining at Table Creek'
Nebraska City, NE Golf CoursesMemory Lane Museum
The newest addition to the Heritage House Museum Complex is located in downtown Weeping Water in the building built by the Oddfellows for Oddfellows, Rebeccas, Masons, Eastern Star and Rainbow, I.O.G.T., G.A.R., Royal Arcanum and Royal Neighbors. The local newspaper,
Weeping Water, NE MuseumsBluestem SRA
Anglers especially enjoy Bluestem's 742-acre state recreation area. The 325-acre lake offers diverse action for anglers of all abilities. Opportunity awaits to try for largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, walleye, northern pike and wiper among others.
Hickman, NE RecreationTecumseh Historic District - NHR
Overlooking the north fork of the Big Nemaha River in southeast Nebraska's Drift Hills region, Tecumseh has been the county seat of Johnson County since the county's organization in 1856-57
Tecumseh, NE National RegisterHistoric Downtown Superior
Downtown Superior has been designated a National Historic District. Several of the storefronts have been restored to their original appearance or redecorated to accentuate the Victorian motif. The designated area covers four square blocks and is representative of business districts from 1883
Superior, NE National RegisterDeshler Flour Mill
A point interest is the Deshler Roller Mills. Started in 1893, the mill supplied flour to nearly all the towns in the surrounding area. During the 1940
Deshler, NE Historic MillsSt. Deroin School - Indian Cave State Park
If history is your "thing," you'll find plenty to stir the imagination at the Nebraska Game and Park's Commission's Indian Cave State Park. In addition to the petroglyphs left by those mysterious inhabitants of long ago, you'll find the remnants of a mid-19
Shubert, NE Historic SchoolhousesSt. Anthony's Catholic Church
St. Anthony's Catholic Church, with its many stained glass windows, rivals churches in Europe. It's Rose Petal window is especially beautiful. Mass Schedule: Saturday: 5:30 PM (year round) Sunday: 10:00
Steinauer, NE Historic ChurchesLofte Community Theatre
The Lofte Community Theatre is excellence in family entertainment and professional in quality performances. The uniqueness of it's building and rural location make this theatre a fun experience that keeps comedy and musical buffs coming back season after season. After 29
Weeping Water, NE TheatresElijah Filley Stone Barn
The Elijah Filley Stone Barn, built in 1874, was formerly a part of Elijah Filley's Cottage Hill Farm, established in 1867 when Filley and his wife, Emily, came to Gage County. It was built after the grasshopper plague of 1874
Filley, NE Historic Barns