Do, Eat & Stay KEY: See & Do Eat Stay Sutherland O’Fallon’s Bluff I-80 Eastbound Sutherland Rest Area Covered wagons on the Oregon Trail were forced to follow a narrow trail between the bluffs and the Platte River. At this location, you will find a number of interpretive panels telling the story of America’s westward migration, and iron wheels set in the ruts. Taylor Community Arboretum Highways 91 & 183 taylornebraska.com/#!arboretum/cgd2 Taylor RV Park Hwy. 91 & 5th St. Restroom facilities available at city park just 1 block east. Calamus Dam only 15 minutes away. (308) 942-6136 (308) 386-4617 Taylor Villagers Oregon Trail Golf Course Hwy. 183 & 91 Taylor “Villagers” are life-size paintings which “Capture The Spirit Of Our Past.” The first Villager appeared in 2003, and now there are 100 throughout the community of Taylor and Loup County. (308) 214-0847 31200 W Tower Rd. Designed by Marty Johnson, this beautiful lakeside course resides on a sloping hillside, part of O’Fallons Bluff, upon which the Oregon Trail once crossed. The adjacent campground and camping around the lake provides convenient lodging options. (308) 586-4653 taylornebraska.com villageofsutherland.com/oregon-trails-golf-course Taylor Visitor Information Center Jct of NE Hwys. 91 & 183 Stop in for area information, brochures and free ice water. Open daily Memorial Day weekend thru Nov, 9 am -8 pm. Park Motel 1110 First St. (308) 386-4384 (308) 346-4697 taylornebraska.com Longhorn Bar 830 First St. Longhorn Bar has been a favorite local gathering place in Sutherland since the close of Prohibition in 1933. This neighborhood tavern is located right on the historic Lincoln Hwy. Thedford Middle Loup River Ranch 40203 NE Hwy. 2 Ranch house adjacent to Nebraska National Forest with 90,000 acres of public access areas to enjoy. (308) 645-2715 Sutherland Reservoir State Recreation Area 31200 Tower Rd. Sutherland Reservoir is a outdoornebraska.gov/sutherland 3,000-surface-acre lake located three miles south of the Interstate 80 Exit. (308) 535-8025 mlrrbb.info Roadside Inn Taylor Bootleg Brewers 45145 829th Rd. Bootleg Brewers is a Sandhills oasis located on a working ranch near the Calamus lake. On site we have a brewery, steakhouse, and cabins nestled on our 40-acre beer garden. 39357 NE Hwy. 2 Full hookups available. (308) 645-2284 roadsideinn.net Thedford Art Gallery 509 Court St. Our gallery is staffed by volunteers, and though we try to keep regular hours, we may not be able to, so please call at least 24 hrs. in advance if able to ensure the door will be opened for you to see this cultural oasis in our tiny village. (308) 942-3440 bootlegbrewers.com (308) 645-2436 D & C’s Calamus West Thomas County Historical Museum 2 Miles East of Hwy. 183 on Hwy. 96 Beautiful peaceful Nebraska Sandhills. ( 308) 214-0013, (308) 346-4235 609 Court St . Former Chester and Ida Paxton home on NE Hwy. 2, 1 block W. of the art gallery -The museum depicts the history of the Sandhills Region and many relics used by the settlers. CELEBRATE WITH US AND 600,000 OF OUR CLOSEST FRIENDS! The Crane Trust is celebrating 40 years of protecting and maintaining critical habitat along the Big Bend Region of the Platte River Valley. We remain committed to our mission and we are eager to continue sound science, habitat management, community outreach and education. Visit us today to see why 60,000 tourists come through our doors every year. Sandhill Crane Migration Tours | Genetically Pure Bison Herd | Retreat Space with Excursion Opportunities | Photography Workshops | Miles of Walking Trails Along the Platte River | 35-Foot Observation Tower | Crimson Crown Gift Shop | Hornady Art Gallery | Nature Displays | Butterfly Garden | Picnic Area | Meeting Rooms | Snack Bar I-80 Exit 305 | 9325 South Alda Road CraneTrust.org /40 | 308.382.1820 40TH ANNIVERSARY Lazy D Restaurant and Lounge (308) 645-2477 308 3rd St. Lazy D Restaurant and Lounge is located in the heart of Taylor, at the crossroads of Hwy. 183 and Hwy. 91. We are open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the restaurant and serve a late-night menu on weekends in the lounge. Trenton Swanson Reservoir State Recreation Area 2 Mi. W of Trenton on US Hwy. 34 A major flood-control reservoir on the Republican River provides fishing and water-related activities. Open 24 hrs/ day, May 5 -Oct 1. Park permit required. Camping fees $7-$17 per day. Partially handicapped accessible. (308) 737-6577 (308) 942-3400 Loup County Veterans Memorial 203 3rd St. Memorial dedicated to the military men and women of the United States who served their country. Open year-round. (308) 942-6195 taylornebraska.com
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