/ SCENIC BYWAYS / HOMESTEAD NATIONAL MONUMENT OF AMERICA, BEATRICE Spirit of Brownville 183 281 1 Littl e B lu e River 81 4 3 Beatrice 77 2 136 Brownville Mis ri R i sou er v HERITAGE HIGHWAY SCENIC BYWAY Miles 238 The US 136 between Edison Route and Brownville Traversing 10 counties, the Heritage Highway Scenic Byway transports road-trippers to communities where Nebraska history is preserved and worth exploring. Whether you start or end in historic Brownville, take time to explore the Missouri, America’s longest river. 4 Historic Sites to See 1. Red Cloud Opera House, the stage home of author Willa Cather, sets the mood, scene and tone of the 1890s with a full schedule of performances. Marvel at the 19th-century grandeur of this Red Cloud venue, fully restored in 2003. 2. Want to stretch your legs with a tranquil view? Take an extended break at Superior Estates Winery in Superior, where vineyard views pair nicely with Nebraska wine and fresh-baked pizza. RED CLOUD OPERA HOUSE, RED CLOUD 3. In Fairbury, explore 350-acre Rock Creek Station State Historical Park. Among prairie hilltops, creek bottoms and rugged ravines, you’ll discover deep ruts carved by wagons that traveled the Oregon and California trails. 4. Stop at the Homestead National Monument of America in Beatrice to learn about the importance of the Homesteading Act of 1862 in the expansion of the U.S. Small-Town Stop: Brownville With a population of about 150, this quaint historic town is filled with landmarks, shops, bookstores and an ice cream parlor. DO – Visit Whiskey Run Creek Vineyard & Winery for delicious wine in a historic location. SHOP – Stroll historic downtown Brownville for boutiques, galleries and sweet treats. EAT – Savor the ever-changing menu at Lyceum Restaurant and Bookstore. STAY – Cruise aboard the Spirit of Brownville and retire to a floating bed-and-breakfast at River Inn Resort. VisitNebraska.com 41
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