WEST Ridgeview Country Club 16611 US Hwy. 385 A must-play for anyone traveling through northwestern Nebraska, this course rests at the foot of picturesque Pine Ridge, just south of Chadron. The open layout–except for out-of-bounds along a couple of fairways–delivers few penalties. (308) 432-4468 High Plains Homestead Drifter Cookshack & Bunkhouse Toadstool Geologic Park & Campground Hiking trails through interesting “moonscape” and unusual geologic formations. 263 Sandcreek Rd. Old West cow town museum (308) 665-2592 highplainshomestead.com with great food, lodging, horse corrals, hunting and fossil collecting. Open mid-Apr thru mid-Nov. (308) 432-0300 Trailside Museum of Natural History Victorian Inn B&B 307 Shelton St . Enjoy a stay in this uniquely Hilltop Motel 3200 W. US Hwy. 20, 3 mi. W. on US Hwy. 20 in Fort Robinson State Park The “Clash of decorated historical house built in 1910. High-speed internet, grand piano, an open front porch and plenty of parking. (308) 432-5696 Hwy. 20 A wonderful place to stay while visiting chadronvictorianinn.com Walgren Lake State Recreation Area 15951 Hwy. 385 Walgren Lake State Recreation the wild west! Located near many attractions with a wonderful view of Crow’s Butte. Three miles from Fort Robinson, 30-min. drive from Toadstool Park, two-hour drive from Mount Rushmore. We are located in the middle of some of the best big game hunting in Nebraska. With lots of public ground. the Mammoths” exhibit features the fossils of two mammoths whose tusks locked together during an Ice Age battle for dominance. Also find other fascinating western Nebraska fossil and geology displays. Open daily Memorial Day -Labor Day, 9 am -6 pm; Apr -May & Sep -Oct, Thu -Sun, 10 am -5 pm. Admission: $3 adults, $1 children, free ages 4 and under. Family admission is $6. Area is an 80-acre area with a 50-acre lake that offers visitors primitive camping, boating, fishing, and picnicking in a tranquil prairie setting. Its campground is a gem in Nebraska, rewarding visitors with views of gorgeous sunsets over the lake as they settle in for the night. Park permit required. (308) 665-1144 hilltopmotel.vistaprintdigital.com (308) 665-2929 trailside.unl.edu Hitch-N-Post Pizza 301 Main St . Best pizza in town! (308) 665-1563 Gering Buffalo Creek Wildlife Management Area 210615 Hwy. 71, 9 mi. S. on NE Hwy. 71, 2 mi. E., 3/4 mi. S. Located nine miles SE of Gering, this (308) 432-6167 outdoornebraska.gov/walgrenlake Hudson-Meng Research and Education Center 1811 Meng Dr. Archaeological teams and curious visitors have studied the site since its discovery in 1954. Visit Hudson-Meng to see an archaeological excavation and learn about ongoing research. Interpretive exhibits and seasonally available guided tours are offered. Driving directions: 4 miles north on NE Hwy. 2, west on Toadstool Rd., follow signs. Admission: $5 adults, $4.50 Senior, $3 children, 4 and under free. (308) 432-0300 Chappell Chappell Golf Course 1262 Rd. 167 Situated next to Chappell Lake and parallel to I-80 on the north side, this well-conditioned course features built-up greens and a number of bunkers. (308) 874-2729 Crawford “Down Home” Ranch Guest House 12733 Nebraska 2 Enjoy a comfortable stay in this remodeled 4-bedroom, 2-bath ranch home surrounded by canyons and pine trees. Sleeps 10. Directions: 10 mi. S. off NE Hwys 2/71 at Mile Marker 127. (308) 665-2182 fs.usda.gov/detail/nebraska/ specialplaces/?cid=fsm9_028053 remote wildlife area is situated in the Wildcat Hills escarpment overlooking the North Platte river valley, offering a variety of rolling hills sloping up to a series of ponderosa-topped ridges and cliffs. A series of four-wheel-drive and narrow single-track trails fan out from the trailhead area and climb into the hills. Activities include hiking and mountain biking. 1/2-mile walk to fishing lake, picnic area and wildlife area; trail maps and information available at the Gering CVB. (308) 436-6886 visitgering.com Legend Buttes Golf Course 3440 US Hwy. 20 One of Nebraska’s most scenic courses, nestled below Saddle Rock and Lover’s Leap buttes. Clubhouse offers refreshments and a friendly atmosphere. (308) 665-2431 Cavalier Motel 3655 N. 10th St . Just south of the North Platte downhomeranchhouse.com Millennium Pioneers Glenship 831 White River Rd. Millennium pioneering for us Crawford City Park 1-3 Main St. Open camping as space allows. (308) 665-1462 crawfordnebraska.net Fort Robinson Museum 3200 W. US Hwy. 20 From Crazy Horse to the cavalry to the K-9 Corps, Fort Robinson played host to them all. Experience the long and varied history of this outpost on the Plains. The museum at Fort Robinson is located in the 1905 post headquarters building. Fort Robinson is open to visitors seasonally; please visit our website for hours. Admission is $2 for adults and free for children. Please call ahead to make museum tour reservations. (308) 665-2919 means reclaiming rural lifestyle, repurposing mined materials and honoring deeply rooted heritage. We intend to re-localize food sourcing with sustainable garden-to-table practices. We give weekend tours of our home build. When ghost-town visitors happen upon the Scandinavian Lutheran Cemetery adjacent to our property, they are surprised to find that three full-time residents live in Glen, as well as the ghosts. River on the main road between Gering and Scottsbluff, the motel is easily accessible to downtown Gering and area attractions. The property is a 9-minute drive from Scotts Bluff National Monument and boasts customer comments of very clean, friendly owners, energy-efficient and welcoming atmosphere. High-speed internet access, refrigerator, coffee maker and iron in each room. (308) 635-3176 motelcavalier.com Circle S Lodge 400 M St . 28 units available. Located close to Scotts Bluff National Monument. (308) 436-2157 circleslodge.com Our Heritage Guest Ranch B&B 1041 Toadstool Rd. Our family ranch was homesteaded Five Rocks Amphitheater nebraskahistory.org/sites/fortrob/index.htm Fort Robinson State Park 3200 US Hwy. 20, 3 mi. W. on US Hwy. 20 Activities include trail rides, historic tours, cookouts, swimming, trout fishing, crafts, hiking, jeep and stagecoach rides, viewing pasture for bison herd, purebred Texas longhorn herds and more. Park grounds open year-round for day use, hiking and camping, mountain biking, cross-country skiing and hunting in season. Cabins and lodge with modern facilities. Park permit required. Camping fee charged. (308) 665-2900 in 1887. Join in on horseback riding, moving cattle, fence repairs, feeding livestock, calving and more. Maybe you would like to fossil hunt or explore the area by hiking. Enjoy this unique landscape where pine covered hills meet with badlands and prairie. Or stay in the lovely B&B. We offer three places to stay–a fully equipped house or two lofts in the barn. 13 beds in all. It is perfect for small groups or family reunions. ( 308) 430-1239 200701 County Rd. P Five Rocks is a scenic 3,000-seat amphitheater featuring a summer concert series of jazz, blues, country and rock performances. On Thursday nights in the summer, “Movies at the Rocks” shows full-length new release blockbusters and classic films. (308) 436-5096 gering.org vacation-ranch.com Fort Mitchell Pass Hwy. 92 Located near Scottsbluff, Fort Mitchell Ponderosa Ranch 10 miles Southeast A 3,600-acre private ranch in outdoornebraska.gov/fortrobinson beautiful Pine Ridge offering true Merriam’s turkey, mule deer & whitetail hunting, Railfan (railroad photography), hiking, bird watching, stargazing or just being lazy. Cozy rustic cabin nestled in the middle of our ranch with full kitchen, gas BBQ and full bath. By reservations only. (308) 629-7733 served as an Army fort from 1864-1867. Fort Mitchell was named in honor of Gen. Robert B. Mitchell, who established the post to protect traffic between Scottsbluff and Julesburg, Colo. In 1978, Fort Mitchell was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The old 20-acre fort is located just outside Scottsbluff on Hwy. 92. ( 308) 436-9700 nps.gov/scbl ponderosaranch.net 122 Visit Nebraska
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