Do, Eat & Stay KEY: See & Do Eat Stay Naper White Horse Ranch Museum and Heritage Hall Main Street The museums are opened when one makes a phone call. (402) 832-5471 napernebraska.org Nenzel Niobrara Valley Vineyards 90256 State Spur 16F Niobrara Valley Vineyards is nestled in the picturesque Sandhills on the Diamond Lazy J Ranch. Visit a working cattle ranch, view the vast openness of the Sandhills, tour a winery and vineyard. Nature and wildlife are in abundance. We offer a “Taste of the Sandhills” with our quality, award-winning wines produced right here on the ranch. Experience our friendly western hospitality in a western-style tasting room and enjoy the relaxing peaceful atmosphere. Bring your picnic lunch and enjoy the beauty of the Sandhills. Niobrara State Park 89261 522 Ave. Scenic views of Missouri River bluffs country. Cabins open year-round. Supervised horseback trail rides, swimming pool, hiking, picnicking, fishing and cross-country skiing. Buffalo cookouts Memorial Day-Labor Day, select Sat evenings. Missouri river boat access nearby. Grounds open year-round for day use and primitive camping. RV campground reservations accepted. Summer office hours: daily, 8 am -6 pm. Off season hours: Mon -Fri, 8 am -noon & 12:30-4:30 pm. Park permit required. Fees for some activities. Neligh Country Junction Antiques 401 Main St. Antiques store in a beautiful building that was built in 1905 as the Atlas Bank. It was a bank until the early ‘30s, then was a cafe for many years, insurance and real estate office from 1960 to the late ‘90s, then sat vacant and boarded up until 2006 when it was refurbished. The store carries a wide selection of items: crocks, furniture, glassware and primitives. We even carry a selection of gift items that have been made from reclaimed items. (402) 823-4131 nvvsandhills.com (402) 857-3373 outdoornebraska.gov/niobrara Ponca Tribal Museum 88915 521 Ave. Located near the picturesque village of Niobrara. The museum displays include artifacts from Ponca history, American Indian artwork and pictures from the tribal archives. Open Mon -Fri, 8 am -4:30 pm. (402) 857-3519 Newport Newport Pool Hall If you’re lucky enough to have stumbled upon this gem, you know it’s special. It’s located in the small town of Newport, just off the main street and right off the Cowboy Trail. The pool hall is open to the public and relies on the honor system. Snacks are available, just leave the amount due for what you grab. Stop by and shoot some pool! (402)750-4905 poncatribe-ne.org Fred Penn Park 311 W. 2nd St . Enjoy the quiet in this remote area. Kids love the space and the fishing. Located next to the Elkhorn River and Fred Penn Lake, this park offers primitive camping for $5/Day -first come, first served. It’s a great location to enjoy a nice, quiet picnic with your family. (402) 887-4066 Tatanka Golf Club 53138 Nebraska 12 Golf at this new course where each hole is named and derived from a different story of the Santee Sioux Culture. (402) 857-3504 tatankagolfclub.com neligh.org/visit/park-and-recreation Niobrara Kreycik Elk & Buffalo Ranch 88971 517 Ave. A working family ranch located along the scenic Niobrara River Valley. Enjoy a tractor-pulled, rustic covered-wagon ride through mighty bison and majestic elk. Learn how the Kreyciks raise their elk and buffalo and how they harvest the Velvet Antler Capsules. Hand-feed bison and pet the friendliest cow elk, named “Suzie.” Browse the gift shop for unique elk and buffalo products. Tours mid-May thru the end of Sept: Sat, 10 am & 2 pm; Sun, 2 pm; reservations required. Large groups Mon -Fri by appt. No tours conducted on Memorial Day, 4th of July or Labor Day. Admission (402) 857-3850, (402) 841-2754 North Loup Davis Creek Reservoir 6 Mi. S. of North Loup Located 18 miles south of Ord, Davis Creek is a hidden gem in Central Nebraska. Just 5 miles off of Nebraska Hwy. 11 through North Loup, Davis Creek is open 24 hours and is great for wildlife viewing, water sports, camping and fishing. Fish species in the 1,100-acre lake include walleye, crappie, yellow perch, channel catfish, and bullhead, with an abundance of prairie wildlife in the surrounding state wildlife management area. (308) 728-3221 Neligh Mills State Historic Site Jct of N Street & Wylie Drive Nebraska State Historical Society branch museum. Nebraska’s only 19th-century flour mill with the original milling equipment intact. Open Memorial Day -Labor Day, Tue -Sat, 10 am -5 pm; Sun, 1-5 pm. Rest of the year, Mon -Fri, 10 am -5 pm; weekends by appt. Guided tours available. Historical marker on site. Admission: $3 adults, $2 per person in groups of 20 or more. (402) 887-4303 nebraskahistory.org/sites/mill/index.htm llnrd.org Riverside Park 100 Riverside Ln. Lovely park accommodating all ages with numerous recreational facilities. Close to downtown. Located along the Elkhorn River, Riverside Park offers an amazing scenic view of the river. It is also home to 32 camping pads, $13/ day -first come, first served -with electric and water hook-ups, sewage dump, and WiFi access. Primitive camping is also available for $5/day -first come, first served. Located next to the Elkhorn River, it’s an excellent place to launch tubes or kayaks. ( 402) 887-4066 nebraskaelktours.com Loup Valley Veterans Memorial Park Hwy. 11 The Loup Valley Veterans Memorial has a wall dedicated to all those who have and are currently serving our country. There is much history represented on the wall. Some bricks represent veterans as far back as the Revolutionary War. Veterans from every conflict since are remembered. Located on Hwy. 11, next to the North Loup Post Office. (402) 990-2692 KSK Big Game Outfitters 88971 517 Ave. The hunting area, headquartered at Kreycik Riverview Elk Ranch, consists of densely covered hills and canyons along the Niobrara River Valley. Food, lodging and meat processing for hunters. (402) 857-3848 niobrarane.com loupvalleyveteransmemorial.org neligh.org/visit/park-and-recreation Niobrara Adventures LLC 88772 Hwy. 14 Tube or kayak while you explore the sandy beaches and sandbars of the beautiful mouth of the Niobrara River. Free shuttle service. Close to Niobrara State Park. Open from Memorial Day to Labor Day by reservation only. Main Street Gallery 414 1st St . Regional art work, collectibles and gifts housed in a historic building on Main Street. Expressions in oil, charcoal, acrylic, watercolor, clay, glass, textiles and metal. Award-wining photos. Expanded hours during local events. Also open by appt. (308) 219-0382 Starlight Drive-In Hwy. 275 E The TK-Starlight Drive-In and Theater in Neligh has long been a favorite entertainment venue for families. With just two drive-ins still in operation in Nebraska, the summer just wouldn’t be the same without a trip to the Neligh Drive-In! (402) 841-4190 niobraraadventures.com mainstreeetartgallery.com (402) 887-5021 nelighdriveintheater.com VisitNebraska.com 111
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