/ SANDHILLS / Village Of Halsey fishing, camping, picnicking and swimming. ranch features a ranch house, outbuildings and visitor center. Displays are devoted to Arthur and Eve Bowring. Open Memorial Day -Labor Day: Mon. -Tue. and Thu. -Sat., 10 a.m. -4 p.m.; Sun., 1-4 p.m. Special events include Sod House Sunday and Christmas at the Bowring. Park permit required. and adult/youth workshops each month. Main St. / (308) 533-2513 In 1885, surveyors designated a route through the Sandhills for a Burlington Railroad branch line. The rails reached this point on the Blaine-Thomas county line in 1887 and a town was laid out. It was named Halsey after Halsey E. Yates, the son of Burlington official Charles E. Yates. Colony Bar & Grill loupcity.com / 700 NE Hwy. 92 (308) 745-0164 / Great burgers and steaks. Refreshments. Motel, liquor store and large Subway in the same complex. Moderately priced menu. NEBRASKA HIGHWAY 2 nebraskahighway2.com Nebraska Hwy. 2 / (308) 258-7069 / Travel Nebraska Hwy. 2 from Nebraska City to Crawford. There are 33 communities along Nebraska Hwy. 2 that welcome you to stop in and stay awhile. Colony Inn HYANNIS Hyannis Hotel hyannishotelinc.com / 102 Main Ave. / (308) 458-2344 The Hyannis Hotel is the origi-nal hotel in Hyannis. Prime rib is prepared on Saturday evenings and special occasions. A Mexican menu is prepared on Tuesday evenings. Daily lunch specials are served along with the traditional menu Mon. -Fri. Rooms with private baths are available. loupcity.com / 700 NE Hwy. 92 (308) 745-0164 / Colony Inn Motel, Colony Bar & Grill, Spirit Shoppe and Subway all in one great location. Great burgers, steaks and your fa-vorite beverages. Close to Sherman Lake and Bowman Park. Cottonwood Lake State Recreation Area Loup City Diner LONG PINE Long Pine “Paradise House” 198 E. 5th St. / (402) 640-0816 Paradise House is a 1,500-SF, four-bedroom home located in the town of Long Pine and close to Hidden Paradise and Long Pine State Rec Area. Guests can go tubing, fishing, hunting (in season), hiking and view wildlife. Enjoy a full day of fun on the creek with all the amenities of home! 705 O St. / (308) 745-2021 Great home-style cooking and daily lunch specials. Sundays during the summer, we serve a breakfast buffet from 8 -11 a.m. Come in for all your favorites including ruebens, PB&J sandwiches, ice cream floats, chicken fried steaks and more. Just enjoy the meal and let us take care of the dishes! outdoornebraska.gov/ cottonwood / Cottonwood Lake Rd. / (308) 684-3428 Cottonwood Lake State Recreation Area includes a 60-acre Sandhills lake surrounded by 180 acres of rolling hills. The area is partially forested and offers power boating, fishing, birdwatching and picnicking. Its remote location makes it an excellent place to see the stars and get away from it all. NENZEL Niobrara Valley Vineyards nvvsandhills.com / 90256 State Spur 16F / (402) 823-4131 Niobrara Valley Vineyards is nestled in the Sandhills on Diamond Lazy J Ranch. Visit a working cattle ranch and tour our winery and vineyard. We offer a “Taste of the Sandhills” with our award-winning wines. Experience Western hospitality in our tasting room and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere. MULLEN Double R Guest Ranch LLC. rrguestranch.com / 86091 Double R Dr. / (866) 217-2042, (308) 546-2314 / A renowned vacation guest ranch in the Sandhills near Mullen and Valentine. Sportsmen hunt deer, pheasant, dove and grouse; fisherman catch pike, bass and perch; hikers climb high hills and trails. Horse boarding is available. A 1908 original sod house and one-room schoolhouse are on site. Loup City Rx Shoppe NEWPORT Newport Pool Hall The Newport Pool Hall is located in the small town of Newport, just off the main street and right off the Cowboy Trail. The pool hall is open to the public and relies on the honor system. Snacks are available; just leave the amount due for what you grab. Stop by and shoot some pool! 133 S. 7th St. / (308) 745-2109 We are an independently owned and operated full-service pharmacy with a wide selection of cards and gift items. Please stop in today . . . welcome to Loup City! Sherman Reservoir State Recreation Area Long Pine State Recreation Area outdoornebraska.gov/longpine 1 mi. N., 1 mi. W. of US Hwy. 20 (402) 684-2921 / Scenic creek runs through canyons. Trout fishing, camping, hiking, archery and picnic shelters. Park permit required. Camping fees: $9 pads; $7 primitive. Walk-in activities only mid-Sep. -May 1, sunrise to sunset. outdoornebraska.gov/sherman 79025 Sherman Dam Rd. / (308) 745-0230 / Reservoir offers nearly 5,000 acres of land and 3,000 acres of water for almost every type of outdoor activity. Office open Memorial Day -Labor Day: Mon. -Thu., 8 a.m. -5 p.m.; Fri. -Sun. and holidays, 8 a.m. -8 p.m. Labor Day -Memorial Day: Mon. -Fri., 8 a.m. -5 p.m. Park permit required. Camping fee: $6 per night. Glidden Canoe Rental gliddencanoerental.com 507 SW 1st St. / (308) 546-2206 We have two tent campgrounds on the Middle Loup and Dismal Rivers and RV hook-ups at the motel. Tanking also available. NORTH LOUP Davis Creek Reservoir llnrd.org / 6 mi. S. of North Loup (308) 728-3221 / Davis Creek is a hidden gem in central Nebraska. Just 5 mi. off NE Hwy. 11 through North Loup, Davis Creek is open 24 hours and is great for water sports, camping, fishing and wildlife-viewing. The 1,100-acre lake includes walleye, crappie, yellow perch, channel catfish and bullhead. Hondo Lanes Pine Valley Resort Subway Loup City pinevalleyresortne.com / 87799 Pine Valley Rd. / (402) 760-0825 Fully furnished cabins with full kitchens; one with a whirlpool tub. Options for tubing, fishing and hunt -ing. Outdoor pavilion for reunions and meetings available. 700 NE Hwy. 92 / (308) 745-0190 Large dine-in area plus a drive-through if you are in a hurry. MEADVILLE Meadville Park 1/4 mi. S. / (402) 382-5646 Private park with minimal fee for usage. Primitive camping with easy access to the Niobrara River. A great and quiet place to have a picnic, en-joy the scenery and nature and play in the river. Call for reservations. 202 S. Washington Ave. (308) 546-2417 / Hondo Lanes is here for your bowling needs. We offer leagues, open bowling and children’s party bowling with bumpers. We are also here for parties. We have a fast-food kitchen facility. Macke’s Grocery & Deli Loup Valley Veterans Memorial Park The Pines cityoflongpine.org / 875 Kyner Rd. / (402) 273-4483 / Cabins are completely equipped for house-keeping; located on trout stream in Pine Creek; hiking trails. LOUP CITY Bowman Lake outdoornebraska.gov / 1 mi. W. of Loup City / (308) 745-0230 Middle Loup River access and 20-acre lake. Excellent location for 58 VisitNebraska.com MERRIMAN Arthur Bowring Sandhills Ranch State Historical Park outdoornebraska.gov/bowring ranch / NE Hwy. 61, 1 1/2 mi. N., 2 mi. E. / (308) 684-3428 A preserved working cattle mackesgrocery.com/index.shtml 104 NW 1st St. / (308) 546-2261 / Our specialties include hot breakfast sandwiches and bakery rolls daily. We offer subs, wraps and chef salads to go. We offer a wide variety of fresh meats and homemade sausage. We offer free delivery to the elderly and shut-ins. loupvalleyveteransmemorial.org Hwy. 11 / (402) 990-2692 The Loup Valley Veterans Memorial has a wall dedicated to all those who have and are currently serving our country. Some bricks represent veterans as far back as the Revolutionary War. Veterans from every conflict since are remembered. Located on Hwy. 11 next to the North Loup Post Office. Mullen Arts Center 108 NW 1st St. / (308) 546-2425 / The Mullen Arts Center is comprised of local artists and features various art exhibitions Main Street Gallery mainstreetartgallery.com 414 1st St. / (308) 219-0382 Regional art work, collectibles and gifts housed in a historic building
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