The Archway, Kearney. Wild Bill 1 61 KERRI GARRISON North Platte South L 2 30 oup R iver 281 183 Grand Island 4 5 80 83 3 Kearney LINCOLN HIGHWAY SCENIC AND HISTORIC BYWAY The Route US 30 across the state Miles 400 Mi. What’s your rush? Get off the interstate and experience the history of the Oregon Trail and the Pony Express route surrounded by cultural and natural beauty as you cross the entire state of Nebraska. 5 CROSS-STATE STOPS OFF I-80 1. Front Street and Cowboy Museum is a replica of an Old West town complete with saloon, cowboy cuisine and a free cowboy museum. 2. Born in 1846, “Buffalo Bill” is one the most famous entertainers from the late 1800s. See his “Mansion on the Prairie” at Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park. 3. More than 100 helicopters, tanks, half-tracks, Jeeps and ambulances are on display at the Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles. Weapons, uniforms, engines and the everyday necessities of a soldier’s life round out this hands-on military museum. 4. The Archway celebrates the spirit of American adventure with interactive displays on the pioneers of the Oregon Trail, riders of the Pony Express, and early days of cars and rail in central America. 5. Be a pioneer in Railroad Town, Nebraska, a living, working town full of people from 1897. Or explore art and historical artifacts, all on the campus of the Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer. Small-Town Stop: FREMONT This family-friendly community is an ideal launching point for hiking, camping, water skiing, fishing, or even riding on an airboat. The historic downtown and regional mall offer shopping options from boutiques to brand names. DO – Bryson’s Airboat Tours reaches speeds of 60 mph to glide down the river. SHOP – It’s free to look at Gallery 92 West, but taking a piece of artwork home makes a memorable souvenir. EAT – Huey’s Smokehouse BBQ, where wedges loaded with beans and coleslaw are perfect with the tender brisket. STAY – Oak Tree Inn offers one of the best nights of sleep in Nebraska with its attention to details. Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. 50 Visit Nebraska
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