ATTRACTIONS
Amusements
Crane Watch & Spring Migration
Platte River Basin
308-237-3101
Annual migration of sandhill cranes, whooping cranes, ducks, geese and bald eagles. map
Historic Homes & Buildings
Frank House
University of Nebraska at Kearney
308-865-8284
Mansion built in 1889. map
Historic Sites & Monuments
Great Platte River Road Archway Monument
3060 East 1st Street • Kearney, NE 68847
Kearney Exit 272
308-237-1000, 877-511-ARCH
Experience frontier adventures from the days of the Oregon Trail to tomorrow's information superhighway. Immersive exhibit area will offer the sense of walking with pioneers through history. more... mapPioneer Village
138 East Hwy 6 • Kearney, NE 68959
Minden, NE
308-832-1181, 800-445-4447
Authentic settlement town of the old west. Lodging and restaurant available. Established in 1953, a perfect place to see how the people of the 1800's pioneered the west. more... map
Museums & Galleries
Children's Museum
2013 Ave A • Kearney, NE 68847
308-236-5437
A hands-on learning experience for children and their parents. mapFort Kearney Museum
131 S Central Ave • Kearney, NE 68847
308-234-5200
Extensive historical and multicultural displays. Glass-bottom boat. mapMuseum of Nebraska Art
24th and Central Avenues • Kearney, NE 68847
308-865-8559
The impresive collection features works about Nebraska and and some pieces created by local artists. mapTrails and Rails Museum
710 W 11th • Kearney, NE 68845
308-234-3041
US depot, caboose, six turn-of-the-century buildings. map
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Fort Kearney State Historical Park
4 mi south on Nebr 44 and 4 mi east on L50A
308-865-5305
Frontier outpost on Oregon Trail features recreated stockade, blacksmith shop, and other structures. mapFort Kearny State Recreation Area
3/4 miles east and 1 mi north of Fort Kearney Park
308-865-5305
Camping, hike-bike trail along the Platte River, and more. map
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