/ SOUTHEAST / PLAINSMAN MUSEUM, AURORA The Mason Jar 1106 L St. / (402) 694-4394 creek bed to a green only seven paces wide. New China Garden Nitta’s B&B 850 Q St. / (402) 694-6433 417 14th St. / (402) 694-4177 Brand-new rental suite features fine dining and a relaxing atmosphere. The Renaissance Fine Art & Photography The Old Homestead Market & Floral 1211 M St. / (402) 694-3400 Offering beautiful floral arrange -ments for all occasions and new and antique furniture and decor. therenaissanceofaurora.com 1210 L St. / (402) 694-6210 The Renaissance Fine Art and Photography Studio is located in the heart of Aurora’s historic downtown square. Browse beautiful artwork and area photography by local arti-sans and get your photo taken in the area’s only old-time photo booth, an instant souvenir of your travels. HOMESTEAD NATIONAL MONUMENT OF AMERICA, BEATRICE Renaissance Gallery Pioneer Trails Recreation Area upperbigblue.org / 1 mi. E. of NE Hwy. 14, 1 mi. N., 1/2 mi. E., 1/4 mi. S. / (402) 362-6601 / Part of a Natural Resources District project, the lake offers fishing and non-mo -torized boating opportunities. Hiking trails, camping, restrooms and wildlife-viewing. 911 L St. / (402) 694-6210 View a variety of works by local artists in this beautifully restored gallery. Open by appt. special events. Open third Sat. in Sep. through Halloween: Fri., 1 -6 p.m., Sat. -Sun., 10 a.m. -6 p.m., or by appt. access, microwaves, refrigerators and a restaurant next door. Back Alley BBQ & Grill Runza The Old Avoca Schoolhouse Plainsman Museum runza.com / 1605 10th St. / (402) 694-4262 / Featuring our world fa-mous Runza Sandwich: fresh-baked bread stuffed with ground beef, onions, cabbage and our secret blend of spices. plainsmanmuseum.org / 210 16th St., 3 mi. N. of I-80 / (402) 694-6531 / The museum’s treasures are located in five buildings and a caboose. Stroll down the boardwalk of a historic town. Examine a real sod house. Relive the past in the home of General Delevan and Lana Bates. Experience a working blacksmith shop. Learn the history of Hamilton County and the Great Plains. Streeter Park cityofaurora.org/streeterpark US Hwy. 34 (Q St.) off 12th St. (402) 694-6992 greenblattandseay.com / 504 Garfield St. / (402) 275-3221 The historic Old Avoca School-house was built in 1925 and has been the home of the Schoolhouse Performance Series since 1990. Music lessons, workshops, fiddle camps and field trips are offered by Schoolhouse residents, Green-blatt & Seay, and are available by appointment. backalleybbq.com / 2312 N. 6th St. / (402) 223-5011 / Some use the term “barbecue” to describe a social gathering and grilling outdoors. At Back Alley, we use the term to describe our meat: slow-cooked using oak and hickory woodsmoke for the perfect flavor. It’s the smoke from the burning wood that gives barbecue its unique flavor. Beatrice Big Blue Water Park Susan’s Books & Gifts, Toys & Candy BEATRICE 4 One 8 Bar & Grill 418 Court St. / (402) 230-3400 Weekly restaurant hours are Mon. -Thu., 11 a.m. -2:30 p.m. and 5 -9:30 p.m. Bar hours extend to 12 a.m. Fri. hours: 11 a.m. -2:30 p.m. and 5 -10 p.m. Bar hours extend to close. Sat. hours: 5 -10 p.m. Bar hours extend to close. 1124 13th St. / (402) 694-2244 AVOCA Bloom Where You’re Planted Farm and Pumpkin Patch bloompumpkinpatch.com / 911 108th St., 2/3 mi. N. of US Hwy. 34 on 108th St. / (402) 267-4104 Located in the quiet countryside on an authentic family farm. Available for parties and field trips. Check the website for a listing of activities and beatrice.ne.gov / 1200 Scott St. (402) 228-4114 / Swimming and outdoor recreation. Including a 9,000-SF, zero-depth pool, youth pool with fountain bubbler and toys, 124-ft. loop waterslide, 8-ft.-wide river slide, two diving boards, shade structures, sand volleyball courts, bathhouse and concessions. Poco Creek Golf Course 1110 19th St. / (402) 694-3662 Aurora’s course both starts and ends strong, beginning with two par-threes and six par-fours before closing with an approach over the 106 VisitNebraska.com America’s Best Value Inn Black Crow Restaurant and Bar americasbestvalueinn.com / 3210 N. 6th St. / (402) 223-3536 / Hair dryer, iron, free wireless internet blackcrowrestaurant.com / 405 Court St. / (402) 228-7200 Serving international, American and Mediterranean cuisine. Established
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