CENTRAL Comfort Suites 315 Platte River Dr. Stay near the Frito-Lay manufacturing center at the pet-friendly, smoke-free Comfort Suites. Close attractions include Lake Helen Recreation Area, Sod House Museum, Gothenburg History Museum and Oregon Trail. Enjoy our indoor pool, hot tub, deck, hay ride, putting green, volleyball and badminton courts, playground and library. (308) 537-7378 St. Helena’s Catholic Church 170 N Jackson The original St. Helena’s Catholic Church was built in 1880. In 1922, the church was sold and moved to make way for its replacement. On Sept 10, 1923, the new St. Helena’s was ready for worship. Stained-glass windows from Italy were added in 1927. The church was refurbished in 2000. (402) 282-7302 Fonner View Golf Course 2224 S. Stuhr Rd. This course is full of charm and challenge for golfers of all abilities. However, a few well-placed bunkers and fairway trees make big hitters think twice before swinging for the green on short par 4s. (308) 382-0202 choicehotels.com/nebraska/gothenburg/comfort-suites-hotels/ne128?source=lb visitfillmorecounty.org Grand Island Little Theatre 3180 W. US Hwy. 34 The Grand Island Little Theatre, also known as GILT, was started in 1960 by a group of residents who had a passion for theatre. Until 2004, it had been a volunteer organization preparing and performing four to six productions each year. Call the box office for show times and tickets. ( 308) 381-6535 Gothenburg Historical Museum Grand Island Best Western Plus Grand Island Inn & Suites 2707 S. Locust St. bestwesternnebraska.com 1420 Ave. F Step back in time and experience Gothenburg’s history from the early 1900s when the town was destined to be the “little Chicago” of Nebraska. Open May -Sep, Wed -Sat, 10 am -4 pm; or by appt. Free. (308) 537-4212 githeater.org Bosselman gothenburghistory.org 7483 Bosselman Ave. (308) 382-2300 Grand Island Visitor Center Gothenburg Visitors Center & Chamber of Commerce 1001 Lake Ave. Stop in to find out all the (308) 537-3505 gothenburgdelivers.com information you need while visiting Gothenburg! Candlewood Suites -Grand Island 2424 S Locust St., Ste. C 800-658-3178 visitgrandisland.com 859 Allen Dr. A brand-new extended-stay hotel located in the heart of Grand Island. All 88 oversized guest rooms and suites feature fully equipped kitchens -full-size refrigerator, sink, microwave, dishwasher, and range. Complete with cookware and dinnerware, as well as large-screen HDTVs and Blu-Ray players with complimentary Blu-Ray library, large work desk area and all the upscale amenities you’ve come to expect. (308) 381-7000 GROW Nebraska Buy Local Store Conestoga Mall #143, 3404 W 13th St. Looking for the best of Nebraska’s locally made products? GROW Nebraska is your one-stop shop for everything designed and made in Nebraska. ( 308) 382-1287 Lafayette Park grownebraska.org 315 27th St . N. of Lake Helen. Shaded, quiet, large spaces with access to walking trails. (308) 537-2299 ci.gothenburg.ne.us younes.com Hall County Park Comfort Inn 3138 W. Schimmer Dr. (308) 385-5087 hallcountyne.gov Lake Helen Recreation Area 3535 W. State St . 100% non-smoking facility. Free high-speed wireless internet access, refrigerator/microwave rooms. (308) 381-7788 Hampton Inn 22nd & Lake Ave. Lake Helen Recreation Area and LaFayette Park feature a reservoir with exercise areas, playground, picnic areas and adjoining campground. A covered walking bridge connects the campground in the park to Lake Helen. 504 N. Diers Ave. The Hampton Inn is your home away from home. Enjoy complimentary WiFi and breakfast. Indoor pool and hot tub. HHonors points. Corporate and group rates available. (308) 384-9777 choicehotels.com/nebraska/grand-island/ comfort-inn-hotels/ne043?source=lb (308) 537-3505 gothenburgdelivers.com Days Inn Grand Island I-80 7800 S. US Hwy. 281 daysinn.com hamptoninn.com/en/hp/hotels/index. jhtml?ctyhocn=grinehx Pony Express Station Heartland Events Center and Fonner Park 700 East Stolley Park Rd. Nebraska’s premier facility, the Heartland Events Center at Fonner Park. The Bosselman Conference Center is integrated with the Heartland Events Center, providing first-rate facilities for meetings of all types and sizes. Adjoining facilities include Fonner Park Race Track and the state-of-the-art livestock and exhibition buildings constructed for the Nebraska State Fair. When you put it all together, you have an astounding array of facilities, amenities and extras that simply cannot be matched for hundreds of miles around. 1500 Lake Ave. An original station of the “lightning mail.” Post mail with a Pony Express seal. Exhibits and a guided tour. Open daily Apr -Oct: Apr & Oct, 9 am -3 pm; May & Sep, 9 am -6 pm; June -Aug, 9 am -7 pm. Free admission! Fairfield Inn & Suites 805 Allen Dr. Hotel-wide high-speed wireless internet, HDTVs with free DVD rentals. Manager’s reception Mon-Thu evenings. Meetings for up to 60 persons. Connected to the Younes Conference Center. (308) 381-8980 (308) 537-9876 ponyexpressstation.org marriott.com/hotels/travel/grigi-fairfield-inn-and-suites-grand-island Swedish Crosses Cemetery 40900 Rd. 769 2 Mi. N. on NE Hwy. 47, 2 Mi. W. on Rd. 769 -For more than a century, these crosses have been a symbol of Swedish heritage in Gothenburg. Free (308) 537-3505 Finish Line Restaurant and Fonner Keno 700 East Stolley Park Rd. Join us for lunch or dinner at the Finish Line Restaurant. While there, play “live draw keno” and watch and bet on either live or simulcast thoroughbred horse racing from Fonner Park or across the nation. Watch all types of sporting events on big-screen TVs throughout. (308) 382-4515 heartlandeventscenter.com gothenburgdelivers.com Heartland Public Shooting Park 6788 West Husker Hwy. Regionally the most complete shooting experience, Heartland Public Shooting Park regularly hosts regional and national competitions. Its 400 acres include sporting clays, trap, five-stand and lighted skeet ranges. Rifle and pistol ranges stretch out to 600 yards. Eight RV pads, shooting fees. (308) 385-5048 Grafton Gary’s Brick-House Grille 255 N Washington Ave. Located in one of Grafton’s historic downtown buildings, Gary’s serves buffalo as well as the finest Nebraska steaks, chicken and pork. Outdoor seating available. Closed Sun and Mon. (402) 282-7311 (308) 382-4515 fonnerpark.com Fonner Park and Heartland Events Center 700 East Stolley Park Rd. Home to live thoroughbred horse racing yearly from Feb -May, the Nebraska State Fair and a variety of events. Simulcast horse racing year-round, daily at 11 am, and night racing from coast to coast at the Finish Line Restaurant. The Nebraska Racing Hall of Fame and The Jack Van Berg Racing Collection are on display. ( 308) 382-4515 heartlandpublicshootingpark.com facebook.com/garysbrickhousegrille 102 fonnerpark.com Visit Nebraska
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