Do, Eat & Stay KEY: See & Do Eat Stay Lake Wanahoo State Recreation Area 1 mi. N of Wahoo This 1,777-acre site features picnic shelters, walking/biking trails, camping and boat ramp. This reservoir was built for fishing and is stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill, blue catfish, crappie, northern pike and walleye. No-wake boating. Park permit required. Camping fee. (402) 359-5165 Wayne Country Club 302 E 21St. St . A straightforward course, this layout rolls over gentle slopes into smooth, midsize greens. The rough is seeded and well-kept with a few tough holes. (402) 375-1152 Wilber Czech Craft Shop 216 West 3Rd. The Wilber Czech Craft Shop has volunteers who specialize in selling hand-embroidered Czech Kroj for infants, girls and ladies in several colors; decorated white shirts for men; and vests for the whole family. Other items available are Czech books including the new Recipes from the Heart cookbook, hand-embroidered tea towels, hot pads, baby bibs, place mats, steins, mugs, hats, head bands, jewelry and many gift items. Open Sat mornings Apr -Dec. (402) 821-2166 outdoornebraska.gov/lakewanahoo Wayne County Historical Museum 702 Lincoln St . Early 1900s decorated house showcasing the history of Wayne County. Open Memorial Day -Labor Day, Sun, 2-4 pm or by appt. Saunders County Historical Society Museum 240 N. Walnut St . This complex has several historic buildings including a depot, caboose, post office, ag building, church, schoolhouse and log cabin. Featuring exhibits honoring Carl Johnson, Titanic survivor, and Darryl Zanuck, movie mogul and co-founder of 20th Century Fox. (402) 443-3090 (402) 375-1278 Wayne State College Arboretum & Fred G. Dale Planetarium 1111 Main St . Planetarium located in the Carhart Science Bldg. -Experience the wildflowers, shrubs and trees of Wayne State College at its arboretum. Arboretum open daily, dawn-dusk. Call for showtimes at planetarium. Free 800-228-9972 wilberczechcraftshop.com Wilber Czech Museum 3rd & Main Streets Museum houses textiles, a doll collection, blacksmith shop and harness repair shop interpreting the town’s Czech culture and history. Demonstrations include loom rug making. Gift shop. Open Mar -Dec, daily, 1-4 pm; or by appt. Closed holidays. Free (402) saunderscountymuseum.org Spencer Hill Lake View Accommodations & Events 1640 County Rd. 17 Located just 30 minutes from Omaha or Lincoln and footsteps away the lake. This splendid retreat is ideal for couples, families, business or social gatherings, or anyone wanting to get away from the hectic pace of life. (402) 880-8318 wsc.edu West Point Horizon Inn & Suites 301 Plaza Dr. Horizon Inn & Suites strives to ensure an exceptional travel experience, helping our guests to depart rested and refreshed as they reach for their own horizons. We offer full buffet hot breakfast each morning, business center, fitness center, indoor pool & hot tub, meeting room, free WiFi, convenient location, food & fuel next door, pet-friendly w/fee and AAA/AARP rates available. (402) 821-2183 nebraskaczechsofwilber.com Wymore Big Indian Recreation Area 46800 S 23rd Rd. Enjoy 250 acres for boating, fishing, camping, picnicking, swimming, archery range, shelter and playground equipment. The area includes 20 electric camper pads, 14 non-electric camper pads and a handicap accessible bathroom and boat dock. Camping fees are $10 for electric and $5 for non-electric/tents. (402) spencerhillcabins.com Walton Prairie Creek Inn B&B 2400 S. 148th St . Discover the historic Prairie Creek Inn. Surrounded by native prairie, trails and 100 acres of privacy. We offer rooms and suites or rental by entire house: the Leavitt House, Cottage House, and Lake Lodge. We also now offer our 1900 “Opry Barn” that can accommodate up to 299 people! 372-1959 horizoninnandsuites.com The Nielsen Community Center 200 Anna Stalp Ave . Averaging between 450-500 events per year, and hosting various events from indoor fire truck shows, wedding receptions, funeral dinners, to sizing it up for your regular business meeting. This place has nine different rooms for your breakout conventions. Striking foyer with a 10,000-sq.-ft. covered portico entrance. 228-3402 lbbnrd.net pcibnb.com Great Plains Welsh Heritage Project 307 S. 7th St . See the Hall of Welsh American heroes honoring presidents, Supreme Court justices, explorers, poets and others with Welsh American heritage. Trace the history of Welsh settlements. Schoolhouse open Memorial Day weekend, during Sam Wymore Days, or by appt. Culture Center open Memorial Day -Labor Day, Sun, 2-5 pm. (402) 645-3186 Waterloo Tank Down the Elkhorn 233rd and W Maple Rd. Come and get tanked with us! Operating 7 days a week from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Each stock tank is custom-fitted with a picnic table that holds up to 4 adults. (402) 372-0184 wpnielsencenter.com (402) 709-8693 tankdown.com West Point Community Theatre 237 North Main St. Newly restored 1911 Historic Theatre. Featuring weekend movies, live productions, performances and special events. Call for tours. (402) 372-2250 welshheritageproject.org Yankton Missouri National Recreational River 508 East 2nd St. These sections of the Missouri River are a part of the nation’s Wild and Scenic River system. It includes a 59-mile stretch between Gavin’s Point Dam and Ponca State Park, and a 39-mile stretch between Ft. Randall Dam and Running Water, SD. Diverse recreational pursuits include boating, fishing, hunting, kayaking, bird watching, camping and more. Waverly Prairie Plate Restaurant 10405 Branched Oak Rd. From the Farm, Through our Kitchen, to Your Table. Enjoy an experience like no other – lakeside dining in rural Nebraska where the region and the season provide the foundation and ingredients for a weekly changing farm-to-table menu. (402) 786-2239 westpointcommunitytheatre.org Wilber Hotel Wilber 203 South Wilson The Hotel Wilber has rooms available for the night and the dining rooms are available for special events. (402) 821-2020 prairieplaterestaurant.com nebraskaczechsofwilber.com/hotel-wilber (605) 665-0209 ext. 28 nps.gov/mnrr Wayne Rustic Treasures 207 Main St. Rustic Treasures is northeast Nebraska’s largest thrift store located in historic downtown Wayne. New items arrive daily. Staff is very helpful and store is connected to a cute coffee shoppe. (402) 833-1800 Walking Tours of Wilber -A Day to Remember 101 W 3rd St., Year-round group walking tours of the Czech Capital of Nebraska and the USA. Tours are given by costumed guides and are available 9 am -2 pm and other times by appt. $15 per person includes tour, lunch, Kolaches and refreshments. 888-494-5237 wilberchamberofcommerce.com VisitNebraska.com 93
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