CENTRAL Candlewood Suites -Kearney, NE 210 4th Ave. Candlewood Suites Kearney, part of the IHG brand of hotels, is geared towards the extended-stay traveler. Conveniently located right off of I-80, next to Younes Conference Center. We’re also just minutes away from fine dining experiences, unique shopping in a historic downtown district, University of Nebraska-Kearney, Museum of Nebraska Art, World Theatre, The Archway, Fort Kearny State Park, Kearney Regional Medical Center and Good Samaritan Hospital. ( 308) 234-1100 Econo Lodge Inn & Suites 411 2nd Ave. This pet-friendly hotel is conveniently located off of I-80. Our amenities include free continental breakfast, free WiFi, an exercise room, cold-weather hook-ups, free parking and guest laundry facilities. Take advantage of our free fax service, WiFi, and meeting facilities, accommodating up to 72 guests. Some rooms come equipped with hair dryers, microwaves, refrigerators, irons and ironing boards. (308) 698-2810 Hampton Inn 507 Talmadge St. This new, modern and vibrantly decorated hotel is just off I-80 at the Kearney exit and next to the Younes Conference Center. The hotel opened in 2013 and features free, hot breakfast buffet as well as a complimentary evening reception Mon-Thurs. The hotel offers an indoor pool, whirlpool, business center, guest laundry and fitness center. ( 308) 234-3400 younes.com choicehotels.com/nebraska/kearney/econo-lodge-hotels/ne011?source=lb hamptoninn3.hilton.com/.../nebraska/hampton-inn-kearney Classic Car Collection Fairfield Inn & Suites Hilltop Mall 3600 E. US Hwy. 30, Ste. B Featuring an incredible collection of automobiles, memorabilia, interactive multimedia and art from local, regional and national artists. Our mission is to present an entertaining and artful perspective of the automobile as an historical and educational tool, illustrating its influence on industry, culture, exploration, technology, design and innovation. 510 Talmadge St . Our knowledgeable and courteous staff is available to help 24 hours a day. We offer a complimentary hot breakfast buffet and a complimentary evening reception (Mon-Thurs) with beer, wine and snacks. Restaurants within walking distance, fitness center, indoor pool & whirlpool, outdoor patio & fire pit. (308) 236-4200 5011 2nd Ave. Hilltop Mall is an enclosed, regional shopping center, conveniently located on the city’s main north-south thoroughfare. The mall houses a wide range of big-box and locally owned business. Visit us or check out our website for the full list of stores and latest promotions. (308) 236-9798 shophilltopmall.com (308) 234-1964 ccckearney.com marriott.com/hotels/travel/earkf-fairfield-inn-and-suites-kearney/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2 Holiday Inn Express 508 2nd Ave. S. Free hot breakfast. Free high-speed wireless internet. In-room microwaves, refrigerators, irons, hair dryers, coffee makers, keyless entry, HDTVs with free DVD rentals. Manager’s reception Mon-Thu evenings. (308) 234-8100 Comfort Inn Fort Kearny State Historical Park 118 3rd Ave. Free high-speed wireless internet. In-room coffee makers, hair dryers, iron, free HBO. Microwaves and refrigerators in all rooms. Guest laundry. HDTVs with free DVD rentals. Manager’s reception Mon-Thu evenings. Connected to the Younes Conference Center. (308) 236-3400 1020 V Rd. Originally a safe haven for Overland Trail travelers, Pony Express riders, and gold prospectors, Fort Kearny, established in 1848, is now a state historical park preserved by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Visitors to the park can explore reconstructed buildings, including the stockade, parade grounds, powder magazine, and blacksmith/ carpenter shop, and explore exhibits telling the story of the fort. (308) 865-5305 ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/kearney/ earnb/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-EX-_-USA-_-EARNB Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center choicehotels.com/nebraska/kearney/comfort-inn-hotels/ne139?source=lb 110 2nd Ave. Central Nebraska’s only hotel with an indoor water center with 30-foot waterslides, children’s slides, video game room, pool table and large whirlpool spa. Free high-speed wireless internet is available. All guest rooms feature microwaves & refrigerators as well as large-screen HDTVs with a free DVD library. The perfect central location located just off I-80 for conventions, meetings, trade shows, sports teams, weddings or family reunions. (308) 237-5971 Cottonmill Lake outdoornebraska.gov/fortkearny Cottonmill Avenue Fort Kearny State Recreation Area Country Inn & Suites 1020 V Rd. Exceptional camping with many shaded sites. 94 electric sites and 26 non-electric sites with modern restrooms, swimming beach, showers and a dump station. Enjoy a hike/bike trail (1.8 miles one way) with two railroad bridges along the Platte River. This is the site of the annual spring migration of the sandhill cranes, the world’s largest gathering of the species. Open year-round. Park permit required. Camping fee. (308) 865-5305 105 Talmadge St . While lodging here, enjoy complimentary chocolate chip cookies, coffee and candy in the lobby at any hour. Our hotel offers a complimentary hot breakfast complete with waffles, eggs, biscuits and gravy, fruits and pastries. Take a break from working with the free high-speed Internet access to soak in the whirlpool tub or swim around the indoor pool. A fitness center is also available so you can maintain your workout routine. ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/kearney/earnk/ hoteldetail?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-HI-_-USA-_-EARNK outdoornebraska.gov/fortkearnysra Kearney Area Children’s Museum 5827 4th Ave. A hands-on experience for children of all ages. Explore the world of science, music, art, agriculture and more. Open year-round. Hours: Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat from 10 am -5 pm; Thurs from 10 am -8 pm, and Sun from 1 pm -5pm. Admission: $7 for children, $6 for adults, $5 seniors, children 12 months and younger are free. (308) 698-2228 (308) 236-7500 countryinns.com/kearneyne G.W. Frank Museum of History and Culture 2010 University Dr. Located in a beautiful Richardsonian Romanesque mansion, the G.W. Frank Museum is part house museum, part history museum, part cultural center. Built in 1890, the opulent home of capitalists George and Phoebe Frank was among the first electrified houses in the American West. Exhibits, tours, and programs explore the history and culture of central Nebraska, from the Gilded Age to the present. (308) 865-8284 Crane River Theater 2202 Central Ave., Ste. 7 Crane River Theater is established around the belief that lifting up the arts will only help in creating a richer and more vibrant community. Crane River Theater uses professionals from across the country and mixes them with local artists to create innovative productions. Crane River Theater produces events and performances throughout the year, including plays, family shows and mainstage musicals. kearneychildrensmuseum.org Kearney Community Theatre 83 Plaza Blvd. Live theatre by the community, for the community. Five main stage productions a year and two children’s productions. (308) 234-1529 frank.unk.edu (308) 627-5796 cranerivertheater.org GROW Nebraska Buy Local Store kctonline3.homestead.com/index.html 4917 2nd Ave., Ste. 1 Looking for the best of Nebraska’s locally made products? GROW Nebraska is your one-stop shop for everything designed and made in Nebraska. There are year-round retail stores and training centers in the Hilltop Mall in Kearney, Conestoga Mall in Grand Island and Omaha Eppley Airfield. There is an additional temporary location at the Nebraska State Fair. (308) 338-3520 Kearney Concert Association 225 W 22nd St. The Kearney Concert Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Each year we present concerts and provide an Education Day for students. It is our mission “to provide and promote concerts of exceptional quality at affordable prices.” grownebraska.org (308) 627-2717 kearneyconcerts.org 106 Visit Nebraska
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