CENTRAL Valentine Brewer’s Canoe, Tube & Kayak (402) 376-2046 brewerscanoers.com 433 E Hwy. 20 Canoe, tube or kayak the beautiful Niobrara River. Reservations can be made online. Peppermill & E.K. Valentine Lounge 502 E Hwy. 20 (402) 376-2800 peppermillvalentine.com Young’s Western Wear 143 N Main St . A third generation family-owned and -run business. Young’s Western Wear provides quality western clothing and gear to a region where the cattle industry is the foundation of a small-town work ethic and first-rate cowboy craftsmanship. Raine Motel 618 W Hwy. 20 (402) 376-2030 sleepintheraine.com Bull Market Beer & Grill 112 N Main St . New to 1st and Main Streets is the Bull Market Beer & Grill. Brought to you by the family that originally built the Peppermill in this location 30 years ago, the new concept features Nebraska beef, unique shareables & Valentine’s own local beer. (402) 376-3176 Rocky Ford Camp and Outfitters LLC 800-658-4398 discountwesternwear.com 12 Mi. S.E. of Sparks One-or two-day river trips. Rocky Ford uses all Old Town canoes and kayaks. Camping, cabins and convenience store available. Verdigre The Verdigre Inn 305 W. 3rd Ave. Renovated turn-of-the-century Victorian home in a quiet, small-town setting. Family atmosphere. Google “The Verdigre Inn” and view photos of the rooms. (402) 497-3479 rockyfordoutfitters.com bullmarketvalentine.com Runza Comfort Inn 527 E. Hwy. 20 A Runza is a delicious blend of fresh ground beef, cabbage, onions and our secret spices. (402) 389-7434 (402) 668-2277 101 S. Main St. This smoke-free Comfort Inn is located near many popular attractions, including the Prairie Club Golf Course, Rosebud Casino and Niobrara National Scenic River. The Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area and Smith Falls State Park are within minutes of this award-winning hotel. (402) 376-3300 runza.com Verdigre Bakery 405 Main St. We’re a small, family-run bakery in business for the past 15 years. We offer donuts, pastries, cakes, cookies and breads made in small batches from scratch. Featuring a Czech favorite -KOLACHES! Smith Falls State Park 90165 Smith Falls Rd. Nebraska’s newest state park. A national historic bridge across the Niobrara River provides access for visitors to walk to our state’s highest waterfall. The Jim MacAllister Nature Trail alerts hikers to diverse ecological sytems in the valley that exist nowhere else in North America. (402) 376-1306 choicehotels.com/nebraska/valentine/comfort-inn-hotels/ne413?source=lb (402) 668-2233 Graham Canoe Outfitters 603 C St . Half-day to 2-day trips with canoes, 1-to 2-person tubes, tandem and solo kayaks, car shuttles, riverside camping and full-service catered floats. Interpretive raft trips in the off-season. outdoornebraska.gov/smithfalls Wellfleet Wellfleet Lake 1/2 Mi. SW of Wellfleet Hunting, fishing, birding and primitive camping access. No-wake boating allowed. (308) 963-4366 The Niobrara Lodge (402) 376-3708 grahamoutfitters.com 803 E. US Hwy. 20 Come be our guest at The Niobrara Lodge, the premier lodging facility in Valentine! No matter what adventure brings you to the area, you’ll find the centrally located Niobrara Lodge the perfect place to call home while you are here. (402) 376-3000 Graham’s Camp Wood River Cheyenne State Recreation Area I-80 Exit 300 Cheyenne is a small state recreation area with a 15-acre pond offering fishing, camping and picnicking. There are no designated campsites, though tent campers are welcome. Fishing and boating are permitted. (308) 385-6210 603 C St . Primitive, riverside tent campsites with fire rings and picnic tables. Can accommodate small to large groups. (402) 376-3708 niobrarariverlodge.com grahamoutfitters.com The Prairie Club 109 S. Main St . This golf resort is located deep in the heartland along the rim of Snake River Canyon. Experience two championship 18-hole courses and a 10-hole par 3 course. 888-402-1101 Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area 28 Mi. SW on NE Hwy. 97 This sparkling reservoir, set in the midst of the Sandhills, blocks the Snake River. Nearly 3,000 acres of water. Park is open year-round; peak season is May-Sep. Park permit required. Camping fee: $14 electrical, $7 primitive. Handicapped-accessible showers, restrooms and boat dock. (402) 376-3320 theprairieclub.com outdoornebraska.gov/cheyenne/ Trade Winds Motel Crane Trust Nature & Visitor Center 1009 E. US Hwy. 20 Indoor fish & fowl cleaning area, microwaves/refrigerator/freezers available, hot country breakfast, high-speed wireless internet. Large, clean rooms. (402) 376-1600 9325 S Alda Rd. Experience the wonder of the sandhill crane migration! Inside the Crane Trust Visitor Center, find 70-inch touch-screen displays programmed with the latest information on surrounding habitats and Crane Trust research/ conservation programs. You’ll also find the Hornady Art Gallery, which showcases beautiful work by regional artists. When you venture outside, encounter a butterfly garden, a herd of American bison, a trail to a pair of footbridges crossing the Platte River’s north channel and a 35-foot observation tower. Crane Trust VIP Excursions provide guests with an all-inclusive experience as they explore thousands of acres of rare and critical habitat. (308) 382-1820 outdoornebraska.gov/merrittreservoir Neon Restaurant & Lounge tradewindslodge.com 618 W C St . The Neon Bar & Grill is located in the Raine Motel. We cook all of our own BBQ. Our steaks are aged and cooked to perfection, and we have the coldest beer in town. Valentine City Park Minnechaduza Creek. 2 Lake Shore Dr. Primitive camping along (402) 376-2323 Niobrara National Scenic River Visitor Center 214 W. US Hwy. 20 Truly a national treasure, the Niobrara National Scenic River is home to outstanding river recreation and more. What makes this river special is its unique mix of amazing cliffs, rock formations, waterfalls, diverse plants and animals, ancient fossils, high water quality and relatively consistent flow from High Plains Aquifer. Valentine National Wildlife Refuge 20 Mi. S. on US Hwy. 83 A Sandhills prairie with a collection of shallow lakes surrounded by marshes. The refuge provides a rich environment for all sorts of waterfowl and wildlife. Open year-round, daylight hours. Free (402) 376-1889 nebraskanature.org fws.gov/valentine (402) 376-1901 nps.gov/niob 118 Visit Nebraska
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