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Fort Kearny Museum & Glass Bottom Boats Rides
131 S. Central Avenue
Kearney, NE 68847
308-234-5200
World-Wide Collecting has produced this unique and unusual visit with the past. There is sure to be something of interest for every member of the family. See the Egyptian mummies, Dinosaur fragment discovered in the Gobi Desert, the first license plate ever issued in Nebraska and the list continues to include over 10,000 items from the past.
Open Memorial Day - Labor Day
Thursday - Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fort Kearny State Historical Park
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 1020 V Road
Kearney, NE 68847
Phone: 308-865-5305
outdoornebraska.ne.gov
View New Ft. Kearny CRANE VIDEO
Built to protect Overland Trail travelers, Fort Kearny SHP near Kearney was a stage station, home station for the Pony Express, outfitting depot for Indian campaigns and home of the Pawnee Scouts. The stockade, parade grounds and blacksmith shop have been rebuilt. The Visitors Center is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Great Platte River Road Archway
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 3060 East 1st Street
Kearney, NE 68847
877-511-ARCH/308-237-1000
www.archway.org
Capacity inside: 125
The Great Platte River Road Archway represents the gateway to the west to the 12,000 plus people that pass under the structure daily. The structure is two-stories of fascinating interactive exhibitory that traces the history of the Great Platte River Road from Oregon Trail days to the fiber optic future world of tomorrow.
Experience the "TrailBlaze Maze” attraction, the only maze located between Chicago and Denver along Interstate 80. Run through a wild and crazy labyrinth of twists and turns as you race against the clock for fun and prizes. This fort-like maze spans 4,800-square-feet and includes four checkpoints that allow you to stamp your “passport.”
Great Platte River Road Archway also features an indoor Lincoln Highway display.
Harold Warp Pioneer Village
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 138 East Highway 6
Minden, NE 68959
800-445-4447
www.pioneervillage.org
Located 22 miles south of Kearney.
You'll find one of Nebraska's leading attractions just 15 minutes south of Kearney. Live demonstrations and more than 50,000 historic items displayed to show America's progress since 1830. It is efficiently arranged for you to see it all by walking less than a mile. Stay at the modern 90 room Pioneer Motel, room rate includes one pass to Pioneer Village. Enjoy fine food at good old fashioned prices at the Pioneer Restaurant. The Pioneer Village Campground has 135 spaces, most are shaded. Call for current rates.
Nebraska Firefighters Museum and Education Center
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308-338-3473
2434 East 1st Street
Kearney, NE 68847
Nebraska Firefighters Museum
The Nebraska Firefighters Museum and Education Center is
designed to provide a place to safeguard and preserve Nebraska's proud firefighting heritage and to educate individuals on fire prevention.
Located on the Great Platte River Road Archway Campus. The museum provides adequate parking for groups of all size. A large conference room and party room are available for a variety of gatherings.
The Frank House
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 2010 University Drive
University of Nebraska Kearney
(2010 West 24th Street on Highway 30) 68849
308-865-8284
www.frankhouse.org
Meeting Capacity: 20
The Frank House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built in 1889 as George Washington Frank's third mansion. Designed by his son George Frank, Jr., it is made of red Colorado sandstone based on the H.H. Richardson Romanesque shingle style. Its focal point is an authentic five by nine-foot stained glass window by Tiffany. The mansion was wired for electricity during construction and included three bathrooms, steam heat, servants' quarters and ten fireplaces. Seven fireplaces remain. Restoration of the house has been an on-going project since it was deeded to the University of Nebraska in 1972. The mansion is open to the public as a historic house museum and its rooms are used for exhibits, receptions and meetings.
Monday - Friday, 2-5PM and Saturday, 12noon - 5PM.
Closed University holidays and all student breaks.
Donations are appreciated. Call to schedule tour groups of 8 or more and special events.
Check website for museum programs.
Capacity: 10-145
Trails & Rails Museum
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 710 W. 11th Street
Kearney, NE 68845
308-234-3041
Trails & Rails Website
Trace the history of transportation through Buffalo County on a site where the Mormon Trail once passed. In addition to the Union Pacific steam engine and archives of the area, displays include an 1898 depot and church, 1880's Freighters Hotel and an 1871 school house.
Open: Hours are Memorial Day through Labor Day, Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Labor Day through Memorial Day, Monday through Friday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Fort Kearny Memorial Days
Held at Fort Kearny. Three days of events to celebrate and honor our veterans. For more info call 308-865-5305.
3 days starting on 5/25/2013 at 8:00 AM
4th of July at Fort Kearny
Various 4th of July events taking place at Fort Kearny State Park. For more info call 308-865-5305.
3 days starting on 7/4/2013 at 5:30 PM
Fort Kearny Labor Day
Held at Fort Kearny State Park. Various family activities. Call 308-865-5305 for more info.
3 days starting on 8/31/2013 at 8:00 AM
Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA)
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 2401 Central Avenue
Kearney, NE 68847
308-865-8559
MONA Website
See Nebraska through 175 years of great art from the 19th century to the contemporary scene. MONA is the home of the official art collection of the State of Nebraska. No matter how often you visit, you always discover something special.
Visit our MONA Shop stocked with unique gift ideas, spend some time in the Outdoor Sculpture Garden or call ahead for a Docent lead group tour. Located in downtown Kearney in a 1911 Renaissance revival building.
No admission charge and plenty of free parking.
Tuesday thru Saturday, 11-5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m., closed major holidays.
The World Theatre
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308-234-8046
2318 Central Ave.
Kearney, NE 68847
http://www.theworldtheatre.org/#home
The World marks a revival in the lost art of showmanship. That means you get all the modern bells and whistles of a state-of-the-art theatre along with the style of a legendary movie palace.
UNK Alumni House
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308-865-8441
905 West 25th Street
Kearney, NE 68849
Chevyland USA - Elm Creek, NE
Elm Creek, Nebraska
Exit I-80 at exit 257
308-856-4208
America's best collection of Chevrolet's is located at the Elm Creek interchange on I-80, just 10 minutes west of Kearney. Over 110 cars--all restored or in original condition--are on display. From priceless classics to nostalgic favorites. By appointment only.
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