Nebraska Official State Travel Guide - The Official 2020 Not-At-All What You Thought State Travel Guide
SANDHILLS
2019-12-14 01:00:02
Home to the Niobrara National Scenic River, this region’s visual landscape and ecological diversity create a natural getaway.
WHAT TO DO
Bring your clubs and golf at The Prairie Club in Valentine, join a guided hunt led by Nebraska Outdoor Experience in Arthur or fish for rainbow trout at Keller Park State Recreation Area in Ainsworth. In Taylor, seek out “The Villagers,” life-sized paintings representing the townsfolk of a bygone era. Named for its iconic corn-husk walls, The Golden Husk in Ord features family movies and performances, ranging from concerts to community theater and more.
WHERE TO STAY
Hunters are welcome at Comstock Premier Lodge; anticipate rustic charm and the chance to hunt pheasant, red sheep, elk and other game. (The lodge welcomes all outside of hunting season.) Or, plan a stay—even a family reunion—with Calamus Outfitters in Burwell. You’ll enjoy daytime eco-tours on this Sandhills ranch and nighttime bonfires under the stars. Step into 1950s charm at Bassett Lodge, known as the cattleman’s “home away from home” during its heyday.
NATURAL GETAWAY
WHERE TO EAT
Carhops serve burgers and sundaes at Frosty Drive-In in Valentine, so brake for nostalgia. In Loup City? Don’t miss Loup City Diner’s all-American comfort food. Satisfy sweet and savory cravings at the Sweet Shoppe in St. Paul, serving breakfast, lunch and dessert. Go for salads, sandwiches, burgers and dinner plates at Sandstone Grill in Burwell. In Bassett, let the Range Cafe feed you the way it has fed diners since mid-century cattlemen frequented the spot.
WHERE TO DRINK
At Double T Bar & Steakhouse in Halsey, order up a cold one with dinner as locals swap stories. When it comes to wine, Nebraska boasts some unique blends— born of necessity due to a short growing season. See the vines and taste the wines at Niobrara Valley Vineyards in Nenzel and Miletta Vista Winery. This St. Paul winery features a restaurant serving lunch, dinner and 18 award-winning house labels such as Edelweiss.
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