ATTRACTIONS

Amusements

Wildcat Hills Nature Center
10 miles south of Gering on hwy 71
308-436-3777 or 308-436-3394
The unique flora and fauna of the Wildcat Hills area are exhibited and displayed at this new nature center. The bright and airy lower level houses an area complete with stuffed animals and native fauna. map

Robidoux Pass
1 mi south on hwy 71, turn west and go 8 mi
308-436-6886
Western traffic flowed through this pass from 1843 to 1851. Left to the road is a monument for the blacksmith shop, to the right are pioneer graves. Reconstructed trading post in Carter Canyon Rd. map

Farm and Ranch Museum
2930 M St • Gering, NE 69341
east of Scotts Bluff National Monument
308-436-1989
Explore the history of farm and ranch equipment with vintage horse-drawn and steam-powered machines. map
North Platte Valley Museum
1 block and 3 south of hwy 92 and Nebr 71
308-436-5411
See the valley's history from prehistoric times through the settlement era. map
Scotts Bluff National Monument
10 miles south of Gering on hwy 71
308-436-4340
A majestic landmark used by the Indians, fur trappers, pioneers, and modern travelers. Oregon Trail still visible. Museum tells Oregon Trail story. map
Wildlife World
See over 250 species of animals in their natural habitat and area fossils at the Wyo-Braska National History Museum. map

Buffalo Creek Recreation Area
9 mi south on hwy 72, 2 mi east and 3/4 mi south
One-half mile walk to fishing lake, picnic area, and wildlife area. map
Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area
10 miles south on Nebr 71
308-436-3777 or 308-436-3394
Beautiful and rugged, treat for backpackers, hikers, campers, and shutterbugs. State game refuge has buffalo and elk. map