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Bald Eagle Viewing Center below Kingsley Dam and Hydroplant, 308-284-2332, Bald Eagle lover, come see the beautiful bird viewing. |
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Mansion on the Hill (circa 1887) Nebraska 61 and North Spruce, Ogallala, NE 69153, 308-284-4327, An authentic Victorian style home, Mansion on the Hill now serves as a museum for the Keith County Historical Society. Some features of the home include 16 inch thick walls, a carved cherry wood staircase, and stone cut trim imported from Lincoln, Nebraska. |
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Boot Hill Located 3 Blocks West of Mansion on the Hill, A historical marker helps to locate the final resting place of many cowboys who died with their boots on, hence the name Boot Hill. Horse thieves, gun fight victims, women and children are also buried here. |
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Front Street/Cowboy Museum 519 East 1st Street, Ogallala, NE 69153, 308-284-6000, Recreation of 1880s main street.  |
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Petrified Wood Gallery 302-284-4066, Gallery containing pictures and music boxes made of petrified wood, plus fascinating rock collection. |
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Lake McConaughy 9 mi north on Nebr 61, 308-284-8800, Nebraska's largest reservoir with nearly 36,000 acres of water and 5,500 of land, 12 state recreation sites varying from modern or primitive camping, boating, and fishing. |
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Lake Ogallala State Recreation Area 9 mi north on Nebr 61, 308-284-8800, Nestled behind Kingsley Dam, this area offers excellent camping and fishing on small lake close to Lake McConaughy. |
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Lilacs of Meadowlark Hill Located 14 Miles Southeast of Ogallala, 308-284-2524, The world's largest private lilac collection encompasses four acres and features over 800 varieties. May is usually the best time to visit. |
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