SANDHILLS Do, Eat & Stay KEY: See & Do Eat Stay AINSWORTH Big John’s Restaurant 1110 E. 4th St. / (402) 387-0500 A small restaurant with amazing food and great service! Owned by John Stec. Specializing in buffets, burgers and sandwiches. permit required. Cabins open Me-morial Day -third weekend in Nov. Camping year-round. Shower house open May -end of Sep. or early Oct. Camping/cabin reservations accepted. constructed shower house and large covered pavilion. salmon with rice pilaf, salad bar and a French roll! Arnold’s Winsome Inn & Suites Home Again ARNOLD Arnold Center School Museum and Guest House N. Walnut / (308) 520-1102 When you step inside this restored one-room schoolhouse, you will see and feel what it must have been like back then. It’s the perfect stop for individuals or groups who love experiencing history, not just reading about it. Free to visit by appointment only. arnoldne.org / 302 W. Arnold Ave. / (308) 848-2462 / Free high-speed internet access. 11-room motel. Sandhills Open Road Challenge homeagainflorist.com / 310 N. Main St. / (402) 382-3477 / Enjoy a cup of coffee while you browse our unique, one-of-a-kind home de-cor and gift items. While in, check out our fresh flowers for every occasion. BrewBakers Coffee House and Gifts Keller Park State Recreation Area 106 S. Walnut St. / (308) 529-1277 Specialty coffees and beverages, gourmet baked goods, home decor, unique furniture and jewelry are just some of the things you will find and experience in the unique shop. sorcrace.com / Main St. / (308) 848-2522 / The annual Sandhills Open Road Challenge is a 55-mile, rally-style, open-road race through the Nebraska Sandhills, Aug. 6 -8. The SORC offers a daunting series of “S” curves, straights and 90-de-gree turns to challenge the most talented of drivers. Don’t miss this fast and furious event! ARTHUR Nebraska Outdoor Experience nebraskaoutdoorexperience .com/index.html / 10 Swanson Dr. / (308) 764-7090 / Nebraska Outdoor Experience offers guided hunts for whitetail and mule deer; eastern, rio and Merriam turkey; pheasants; Canada, greenhead and snow geese. We hunt the Rainwater Basin area, Platte River Valley and majestic Sandhills. For more information call owner/professional guide Jason Christensen. outdoornebraska.gov/kellerpark 12 mi. N. of US Hwy. 20 on US Hwy. 183 / (402) 684-2921 Located northeast of Ainsworth on Bone Creek, this is one of the few spots where anglers can pursue rainbow trout and warm water spe-cies. Nestled amid rugged tree-cov-ered bluffs, the 196-acre area offers excellent angling, camping, hiking and wildlife-viewing. Center School Guest House The Arnold Exchange Keller’s Custom Embroidery & Imprints arnoldexchange.com / 104 Arnold Ave. / (308) 848-3354 The Arnold Exchange offers break-fast and lunch specials plus other food options including sandwiches, pizza, salads and grab-and-go items. Open seven days a week; nicely sized dining. Check out our Facebook page for daily specials. N. Walnut / (308) 520-1102 This historical schoolhouse museum has a secret! In the basement of this piece of history is lodging with amenities and a separate entrance to a home away from home. With the bright, airy feeling of main-floor accommodations, it’s a private and inviting place to stay when you’re traveling. Hidden Valley Campground kellerscustomembroidery.com 247 N. Main / (402) 382-3460 Shop area memorabilia. Middle of Nowhere apparel, Nebraska apparel, postcards and souvenirs. Candles, jewelry, purses, t-shirts, caps, jackets and sweatshirts. Arnold Golf Course Red & White Market redwhitemarket.com / 611 E. 4th St. / (402) 387-1450 / We are your local community connection for high-quality meat, foods, deli and bakery items with friendly service and great prices. arnoldgolfcourse.weebly.com 1 mi. S. of Arnold on US Hwy. 40, 1/4 mi. E. / (308) 529-2665, (308) 848-2266 / This public, scenic nine-hole run crosses a small creek four times, contains many trees and spans approximately 75 acres. Plan a round during your next trip out West. hiddenvalleyoutfitter.com / 79747 Arnold River Rd. / (308) 848-3302 Situated in a scenic area along the South Loup River and between two lakes, Hidden Valley Campground has it all! Primitive and modern camping with showers and a pavil-ion. Fish, swim, paddleboat, canoe, kayak or just enjoy wildlife. Located seven miles southeast of Arnold, Nebraska. ASHBY CaLinda’s Pot Shop & Art Gallery calindaspotshop.com / 113 Main St. / (308) 458-8051 / Handmade pottery, watercolors, oil paintings, pastels and inks featuring land-scapes of the Nebraska Sandhills with a Western flair. Painting and pottery workshops available along with custom matting and framing. Come in and experience “throwing a pot!” Open Mon. -Fri., 9 a.m. -4 p.m., or by appt. Arnold Motel & Camp Site Hidden Valley Outfitters Rodeway Inn choicehotels.com/nebraska/ ainsworth/rodeway-inn-hotels/ ne055 / 1124 E. 4th St. / (402) 387-1050 campnative.com/campgrounds/ usa/ne/arnold/arnold-motel-camp 307 Hillcrest / (308) 848-2223 Individual rooms, as well as camper hook-ups, tent spots, showers for truckers and restaurants nearby. Call directly or make reservations online. ANSELMO Victoria Springs State Recreation Area outdoornebraska.gov/victoria springs / 7 mi. E. of NE Hwy. 2 & S-21A / (308) 749-2235 / Peaceful setting with rustic cabins, fishing, paddleboats, camping, hiking. Open mid-Apr. -mid-Nov. Park Arnold Recreation Area (Lake, Camping, Fishing) hiddenvalleyoutfitter.com / 79975 Lower Powell Canyon Rd. / (308) 848-3302 / High-quality guided hunts on 55,000 acres of prime hab-itat. Hunting lodge available. Call for hunting season requests. Cory Peterson and Dan Blowers, owners. Offers primitive and modern campsites with electricity, water and sewer at the local park. BARTLETT Pibel Lake Recreation Area llnrd.org / 9 mi. S., 1 mi. E. on US Hwy. 281 / (308) 728-3221 / This 26-acre lake provides boating and fishing. Picnicking and primitive camping areas. Open year-round. Free. arnoldne.org / 1 mi. S. of Jct. of NE Hwys. 40 & 92 / (308) 848-2228 / This park is located im-mediately south of Arnold; mature trees provide summer campers with cool shade. 10 acres of land and a 22-acre lake offer fishing, hiking, picnicking, electrical and water hook-ups, primitive camping, newly Jake’s Horses & Harleys Grille arnoldne.org / 209 W. Arnold Ave. / (308) 650-0532 / Fam-ily-friendly restaurant featuring home-cooked food such as chicken fried steak, prime rib, fried chicken, burgers, locally grown potatoes, salmon and fresh root beer. Daily specials available! Friday and Sat-urday nights, we offer prime rib or BASSETT Bassett Lodge bassettlodge.com / 205 Clark St. (402) 684-3379 / Historic charm; modern comfort; “1950s moder-naire” hotel. VisitNebraska.com 55
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