Do, Eat & Stay KEY: See & Do Eat Stay Kearney Visitor Center 1007 2nd Ave. If you’re planning to stop, play & stay in Kearney, please stop by and visit with our friendly staff and we will help you plan your trip today. Our visitor center offers free brochures on Nebraska destinations and attractions. 800-652-9435 Morris Press Cookbooks -Gift Shop 3212 East Hwy. 30 Morris Press Cookbooks has printed millions of cookbooks for churches, schools, businesses and families. We are the nation’s largest and most trusted publisher of community cookbooks. Stop in and see us for a free cookbook. Our factory outlet is brimming with bargains. You’ll find thousands of specialty, regional and community cookbooks, including Cajun, Southwest, Italian, breads, casseroles, desserts, vegetarian, low-fat and more! Most of our quality overrun cookbooks are priced from $4 -$7! 800-445-6621 Ramada Inn & Conference Center 301 2nd Ave. New Bourbon Street Blues Bistro & Bar -Piano Bar, tropical fundome, free high-speed internet access, free hot breakfast. Remodeled in 2008. (308) 237-3141 ramada.com visitkearney.org Rodeway Inn & Suites Kearney Water Trail 1736 W 11th St . The Kearney Water Trail is the newest outdoor recreational amenity in the area. The addition of public access points for boats and paddleboards at the NE corner of Yanney Park and along Central Ave. make entry and exit easy during the typical season of Apr -Oct. Open to the public, the trip is an easy float of 2.3 miles, or around an hour. The scenery changes as it meanders along much of the same route as the hike and bike trail. 411 2nd Ave. (308) 237-5991 choicehotels.com/nebraska/kearney/rodeway-inn-hotels/ne119?source=lb morriscookbooks.com Sandhill Crane Spring Migration Motel 6 1007 2nd Ave. Don’t miss one of the wonders of the natural world as nearly 500,000 sandhill cranes gather each year from late Feb through early Apr along the Platte River Valley. Check with the Kearney Visitors Bureau for suggested viewing hours. 800-652-9435 101 W. Talmadge Rd. AARP discount, children under 17 are free. Free wireless internet, HBO. motel6.com kearneywhitewater.org Museum of Nebraska Art 2401 Central Ave. Discover the art of Nebraska. More than 6,000 works by artists of regional, national and international importance. MONA’s constantly changing exhibitions honor the art of the past, focus on the present, and provide a glimpse of the future. Open year-round, Tue -Sat, 11 am -5 pm; Sun, 1-5 pm. Closed Mon & major holidays. Free. (308) 865-8559 visitkearney.org LaQuinta Inn & Suites Sozo American Cuisine 108 3rd Ave. Free high-speed wireless internet. Microwave, refrigerator, ironing board, hairdryer, HDTVs, free breakfast. Manager’s reception Mon-Thu evenings. Across the street from the Younes Conference Center and the Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center. (308) 237-4400 110 2nd Ave. Sozo American Cuisine believes every detail of your meal should be excellent. Our local owners and staff bring a unique, modern environment to this American restaurant. We honor the traditional by bringing revered dishes to the forefront and capture new favorites with our own recipes. Sozo American Cuisine is open daily. Try one of our signature recipes or stop in for our exclusive cocktails. ( 308) 455-3444 younes.com mona.unk.edu/mona Mac’s Creek Wine Bar 421 W. Talmadge Rd., Ste. 1 Upscale casual wine bar featuring wines sustainably crafted in central NE and artisan cheese and meat platters. All Mac’s Creek wines are served through a wine dispensing system. You will receive a Mac’s Creek Wine card and place any amount on the card. The card will then be used in each of the dispensers for guests to select a wine, and then the amount of that wine they would like in their glass. You can choose from a 1 oz sample, 3.5 oz, or a full 7 oz glass of wine. ( 308) 455-4932 Nebraska Firefighters Museum & Education Center sozokearney.com 2434 E. 1st St . The museum is dedicated to honoring the history and heritage of Nebraska’s fire service and to educating people about fire prevention and fire safety. The Nebraska Firefighters and EMS Memorial is a landmark to memorialize the firefighters and EMS personnel of the past, present and future. The Nebraska Firefighters Hall of Fame honors individuals who have made an impact in Nebraska and beyond. Open year-round. Admission: $6 adults, $3 children, ages 5 & under free. (308) 338-3473 Stagecoach 310 3rd Ave. Stagecoach specializes in Native American jewelry and artifacts and represents some of the finest Native silversmiths. Stagecoach also has many other jewelry lines, such as Black Hills Gold and druzy. We even make our own jewelry with our in-house silversmith. You can find one of the largest selections of Nebraska souvenirs in the state, including Nebraska t-shirts, mugs, shot glasses, spoons, magnets and more. ( 308) 234-3313 macscreekwines.com neffm.org stagecoachgifts.biz Merryman Performing Arts Center 225 W. 22nd St . Built in 1926 and renovated in 2006, this 750-seat auditorium features nationally touring music and theatre performances. Show schedule available online. New Victorian Inn & Suites Super 8 Motel 903 2nd Ave. As a business owned and operated by Nebraskans, our management and staff reflects the values of our rural heritage. We go above and beyond to ensure your stay will be pleasant, clean and comfortable. Our amenities include complimentary breakfast from 5 am to 11 am, free wireless internet, business center, refrigerator, microwave and oversize 42” flat-screen TV in all rooms, and coffee and cookies available in the lobby 24 hours a day! (308) 237-5858 15 W. 8th St. (308) 234-5513 Suwannee Thai Cuisine (308) 698-8297 merrymancenter.org 1420 W 24th St., Ste. C (308) 234-2289 suwanneekearney.com Microtel Inn & Suites The Archway 104 Talmadge Experience a clean, modern and friendly hotel. All of our rooms feature top-of-the-line pillow-top queen mattresses with four pillows. Our complimentary breakfast includes fresh baked muffins, fresh fruit, a variety of yogurts, and a mix of cereal that includes gluten-free items, in addition to fresh make-your-own waffles. For those traveling with pets, we are pet-friendly. For larger groups and families, we have several connecting rooms. We are 100% smoke-free. 3060 E. 1st St . Spanning I-80 at Exit 275, The Archway in Kearney brings American history to life. You can spend as little as an hour or a whole afternoon at The Archway. ( 308) 237-1000 newvictorianinn.com Quality Inn archway.org 121 3rd Ave. Same-day dry cleaning, suites with whirlpools, cribs available free of charge, free high-speed wireless internet. (308) 237-0838 The Solid Rock (308) 698-3003 microtelinn.com choicehotels.com/nebraska/kearney/quality-inn-hotels/ne115?source=lb 2010 Central Ave. (308) 234-9813 shopsolidrock.com Thunderhead Brewing 18 E 21st St . Enjoy award-winning beer and fabulous pizza baked in a stone oven. Open daily, 11 am -1 am. Tours by appt. (308) 237-1558 VisitNebraska.com 107
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