Crane Watch & Spring Migration Platte River Basin, 308-237-3101, Annual migration of sandhill cranes, whooping cranes, ducks, geese and bald eagles.

Frank House University of Nebraska at Kearney, 308-865-8284, Mansion built in 1889.

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... 

Pioneer 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... 

Children's Museum 2013 Ave A, Kearney, NE 68847, 308-236-5437, A hands-on learning experience for children and their parents. 

Fort Kearney Museum 131 S Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, 308-234-5200, Extensive historical and multicultural displays. Glass-bottom boat. 

Museum 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. 

Trails and Rails Museum 710 W 11th, Kearney, NE 68845, 308-234-3041, US depot, caboose, six turn-of-the-century buildings.  

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.

Fort 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.