EAST Columbus Art Gallery 2504 14th St., lower level of the Columbus Public Library Columbus Art Gallery actively promotes the visual arts, presenting new exhibits and opening receptions monthly, attracting 10,000 visitors annually. Exhibits run from four to six weeks and are on display year-round. Along with the gallery space, we offer two gift shops featuring handmade items for sale, from artists around the region. (402) 563-1016 Discovery Island Water Playland 265 33rd Ave . Inside Ramada Columbus -A 7,500-sq.-ft. indoor water recreation facility. Kids of all ages will hit the deck on a pirate ship while running through sprays of water in the Pirate’s Lagoon and sliding down two slides. Open daily year-round, 9 am -11 pm. Free to hotel guests. Admission for group events. Loup Park 4 mi. N. of US Hwy. 30 & 18th Ave, 1 1/2 mi. W. (402) 564-3171 loup.com Pawnee Plunge Water Park 560 33rd Ave . Featuring a zero-depth entry, splash play area, curve slide, speed slide, tube slide and splash bowl slide. Lazy river, food court and party pavilion also on site. Open daily mid-May thru mid-Aug, noon -8 pm. Day passes: $6, free admission age 4 and under with paying adult. discoverthearts.org (402) 564-1492 riversedgecolumbus.com Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau 753 33rd Ave. Stop in and say “hi” as you explore Columbus. Get visitor information about Columbus and across the state. Our goal is help you enjoy your stay! (402) 564-2769 Dusters 2804 13th St . Built in 1920 by Max Gottberg as a Ford assembly plant, the Gottberg building features a mural depicting 200 years of the area’s history, a striking exterior design with terra-cotta molds of automobiles, tractor seat barstools and a grain bin ceiling. Six different lagers and ales are on tap, as well as handcrafted root beer and cream soda. (402) 564-8338 (402) 562-4269 columbusne.us/aquatics Platte County Historical Society Museum 2916 16th St . Features the complete 1857 log cabin of Frederick Gottschalk, one of Columbus’ founders, turn-of-the-century barbershop, country schoolroom and 1912 Challenger windmill. Open mid-May thru Labor Day, Fri -Sun, 1-4 pm; or by appt. Admission: $3 adults, ages 14 & under free, museum members free. (402) 564-1856 visitcolumbusne.com Columbus Powerhouse Park 4757 3rd Ave. With an impressive view of the Columbus Powerhouse and the Loup Canal, the 4.5 acres of Powerhouse Park offers relaxed family fun with playground equipment, picnicking, grilling and fishing. A limited number of primitive camping sites are available during the summer. Graveled paths offer an opportunity for short walks around the park. (402) 564-3171 dustersrestaurant.com Fair Park Grille 822 15th St . This is not just any old burger joint. It’s actually a nice, quiet atmosphere–yes there’s betting going on and people talking while eating, but you don’t have to yell to talk to your companions. They have many different burgers to choose from, like the Champion (8-ounce burger with a couple onion rings, coleslaw, and tangy BBQ sauce). (402) 564-0133 megavision.net/museum Quincentenary Belltower US Hwy. 81 & 33rd Ave . A lasting monument to the community’s celebration of the Quincentenary. This unique monument to Columbus’ first voyage to the New World is made from 10 large bells that peal every 15 minutes and are historically significant to the area. Located in Pawnee Park. loup.com Columbus Racetrack 822 15th St . Live racing Aug -Sep. Year-round simulcast racing Thu-Sun. Free (402) 562-8009 columbushorseracing.org Glur’s Tavern 2301 11th St . Established circa 1876 as the Bucher Saloon, Glur’s Tavern is the oldest continuously operated tavern west of the Missouri River. Known to have been frequented by William “Buffalo Bill” Cody in the 1880s and the early 1900s. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Known for its famous burgers! Also features a beer garden with a basketball hoop and sand volleyball court. (402) 564-8615 (402) 564-2769 visitcolumbusne.com Days Inn & Suites 1716 E. 23rd St . Start your day with a complimentary continental breakfast, and plan your day – check emails, the weather or just surf the internet via our free wireless internet access. Our well-appointed rooms have a kitchen, free cable TV with HBO, free wireless and/or wired high-speed internet access, and we also offer an onsite guest laundry and a fitness room, accessible 24 hrs. with your guest room key. Ramada Columbus and River’s Edge Convention Center 265 33rd Ave . The Ramada Columbus Hotel and Conference Center has everything you need for a productive and refreshing trip. Located conveniently on Hwy. 81 and 30 South next to the Loup River, our full hotel is in the center of Pawnee Park close to numerous businesses and area attractions. Enjoy free hot breakfast before heading out or catch up on email using our free WiFi. (402) 564-1492 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 524 E. 23rd St . Free breakfast and WiFi. Managers reception Mon -Thurs evening. All rooms have HDTVs with free DVD library in the lobby. Meeting rooms for up to 130. (402) 564-1266 daysinn.com/hotels/nebraska/columbus/ days-inn-and-suites-columbus-east/hotel-overview?partner_id= ramada.com Discovering the Colorful History of Columbus Mural 2524 13th St . This mural was completed to commemorate Columbus’ Sesquicentennial celebration in 2006 and the city’s history. The mural reveals important moments in in the city’s development by peeling through eight layers of time from 2006 to its founding on May 28, 1856. (402) 564-2566 ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/ en/columbus/cusne/hoteldetail?cm_ mmc=GoogleMaps-_-EX-_-USA-_-CUSNE Sip Espresso Bar 1354 27th Ave. Sip Espresso Bar is a unique little coffee shop located in a historic building in downtown Columbus. We offer a delicious selection of pastries, along with frappes, fruit smoothies, teas and espresso drinks. Our beans are locally sourced by a small artisan roaster. You can host a meeting in our free meeting room, curl up with a good book in front of the fireplace or bring your office or school work as we have free WiFi! (402) Husker Steak House 1754 33rd Ave . Whether you are on the run or throwing a party, you can enjoy a delicious, affordable steak with takeout and catering services from Husker Steak House. Lounge is open 3 pm -12 am daily. (402) 564-4121 (402) 564-2769 visitcolumbusne.com huskersteakhouse.com 910-4655 Lake Babcock and Lake North 3 miles N of Columbus on 48th Ave. The 600-acre lake offers fishing, swimming, camping and boating. Grills, play equipment, picnic shelters, hiking/biking trails and volleyball courts are also available. Free (402) 564-3171 Sleep Inn & Suites Hotel 303 23rd St . Sleep Inn & Suites is conveniently located on Hwy. 30 East near Columbus’ Industrial Tract, fine restaurants, the Village Centre Mall, Platte County Agriculture Park, Columbus Airport and championship 18-hole golf course. You will enjoy a good night’s sleep on “top-of-the-line” Simmons mattresses, and wake up to a wonderful hot breakfast bar. (402) 562-5200 loup.com 66 Visit Nebraska sleepinncolumbus.com
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