Do, Eat & Stay KEY: See & Do Eat Stay Rock Creek Station State Historical Park and State Recreation Area 57426 710th Rd. Road ranch served pioneers and freighters on the Oregon Trail, and the Overland Stage and Pony Express Routes. Oregon Trail ruts are visible. Wild Bill Hickok began his infamous gunfighting career here. Grounds open summer, 8 am -8 pm; rest of the year, 8 am to sunset. Visitor center and interpretive facilities open daily May -Sep, 10 am -5 pm. Off-season and after-hours tours by appt. Modern campground at State Recreation Area. Park permit required. Camping fee. (402) 729-5777 Fort Calhoun Fort Atkinson State Historical Park 201 S. 7th St . First U.S. fort W. of the Missouri River played a major role in the western expansion and fur trade. This was the site of the council between the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the Otoe-Missouri tribe, and is now home to the “First Council Sculpture.” Living history events portraying life in an 1820s military fort throughout summer. Pre-arranged tours from mid-April thru mid-Nov. Park permit required. (402) 468-5611 Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area 4349 W State Lakes Rd. Twenty sandpit lakes offer a variety of outdoor activities, including fishing, swimming, boating, camping and picnicking. Open year-round. Memorial Day -Labor Day, all services available. Handicapped fishing pier and picnic area, modern shower building, 175 new asphalt pads for camping and 200 total electrical sites. Park permit required. Camping fees: $17 electrical site, $12 non-electrical site, pay showers. (402) 727-3290 outdoornebraska.gov/fortatkinson outdoornebraska.gov/fremontlakes outdoornebraska.gov/rockcreekstation Rock Island Railroad Museum 910 Bacon Rd. The main floor of the depot houses museum exhibits displaying Rock Island memorabilia and a gift shop. The second floor, which served as offices for the Western Division, now includes an extensive HO scale model train display, research library, public meeting space, and headquarters of the Jefferson County Historical Society. Open year-round, Fri -Sun, 1-5 pm. $2 per person suggested donation. (402) 729-5131 Too Far North 111 N. 14th St., US Hwy. 75 Enjoy Nebraska wines & craft beer in this 1904 brick building that was once a saloon for the Metz Bros. Brewing Company! Wine & beer tasting by the glass or the bottle. Cool antiques & great story-telling. Unique gifts & custom-made labels for any occasion. Information about area attractions, local vineyards & hop farms. (402) 468-9463 Holiday Inn Express 2415 N. Lincoln Ave . Free high-speed wireless internet. Indoor water center with slides, fountain and toys. Guest laundry. Free manager’s reception Mon-Thu. Meeting and banquet space for groups up to 125. (402) 753-3850 ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/ us/en/fremont/fetne/hoteldetail?cm_ mmc=GoogleMaps-_-EX-_-USA-_-FETNE toofarnorthwine.com La Hacienda 3140 E Elk Ln. The authentic Mexican food of Fremont. Mon -Sun, 11 am -10:30 pm. historicjeffersoncounty.org Stagecoach Mall Antiques & Tasting Room 508 E St. The award-winning Stagecoach Mall is a multi-dealer mall, coffee house, restaurant, event venue, and tasting room all in one. It is housed in the original Hested’s Dime Store, 1/2 block off of Fairbury’s historic downtown square. Washington County Historical Museum & Frahm House 102 N. 14th St . Artifacts from prehistoric times to recent past relating to state and county history. Genealogical histories, 2,000-volume library, vital statistics, censuses and Lewis and Clark display. Open Tue -Fri, 9 am -5 pm; Sat, 8 -noon. $3 per adult, $1 children. Frahm House located at 220 S. 15th St. is open first Sat of the month, 8 -noon. or by appt. (402) 468-5740 (402) 721-9909 Louis E. May Historical Museum 1643 N. Nye Ave . Victorian mansion houses the Dodge County Historical Society. Exhibits include an 1868 log house and re-created rooms of the 19th century. Open Apr -Dec, Wed -Sat, 1:30-4:30 pm. No tours after 3:30. Closed holidays. Admission: $5 adults, $1 ages 5-18, free under age 5. (402) 587-2521 stagecoachmall.com wchamuseum.com Falls City John Philip Falter Museum 1622 Stone St. To preserve and honor the legacy of illustrator John Philip Falter in his hometown. After graduating from Falls City High School in 1928, John went on to become a world-renowned illustrator. The museum features his Philadelphia studio (on loan from the Nebraska State Historical Society Museum), his 129 Saturday Evening Post covers, original Jazz works and prints, as well as other works on loan from local collectors. Fremont Bryson’s Airboat Tours 839 Cty. Rd. 19 Enjoy unique airboat tours on the Platte River with opportunities for wildlife photography, great scenery or relaxation. Private and group tours available. Open mid-Apr thru Oct, tours daily. See website for pricing. (402) (402) 721-4515 maymuseum.com Rodeway Inn 120 W. Cathy St . Free newspaper, fax service, copier, guest laundry, free wireless high-speed internet available. (402) 721-8400 choicehotels.com/nebraska/fremont/rodeway-inn-hotels/ne059?source=lb 968-8534 nebraskaairboattours.com (402) 450-3724 johnphilipfaltermuseum.com Calvin Crest Camp, Conference & Retreats 2870 Cty. Rd. 13 Group conference and retreat facilities in a scenic setting near the Platte River. Goehner Seward County Historical Society Museum 1 mi. N. of I-80 Exit 373 Nestled on six acres, the SCHS campus boasts a large museum filled with artifacts from around the county, a 1915 one-room schoolhouse, a restored 1901 farmhouse, and the Chippewa Northern Rail Company miniature train. The train runs the second and fourth Sunday of the month. The museum is free admission, but donations are suggested. Open season is May -Oct, every Thurs and Sun or by appt. (402) 523-4055 Filley Elijah Filley Stone Barn 13282 E Scott Rd. The Filley Stone Barn is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was willed to the Gage County Historical Society by owner Edwin Pedersen, with over three acres of the surrounding land and $10,000 for restoration. Visitors can see the Filley Stone Barn from the outside at any time. Harvest Festival held each October. (402) 228-1679 (402) 628-6455 calvincrest.org Fremont & Dodge County Convention & Visitors Bureau 338 North Main St. Fremont & Dodge County offer fun and healthy outdoor experiences. From hiking, biking, hunting, and fishing to exploring history at one of our many festivals, we pass on family traditions, help you create new ones and hope that you will think outside–no box required. sewaRd.countymuseum.org/home.html gagecountymuseum.info (402) 753-6414 visitfremontne.org VisitNebraska.com 69
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