/ SOUTH CENTRAL / Rodeway Inn by Choice Hotels opportunities for fishing, boating, kayaking and camping. Sandy Channel is a popular fishery. This area encompasses approximately 180 acres including 52 acres of water in six lakes. Clear water provides a scenic atmosphere for scuba divers. outdoor music on Saturdays in the summer, 6 -9 p.m. draws its name from the old-time windmills situated in the park. choicehotels.com/nebraska/cozad/ rodeway-inn-hotels/ne003 809 S. Meridian / (308) 784-4900 Laundry facilities; ages 18 and under stay free with parents. Icon Poly COZAD, GOTHENBURG AND LEXINGTON Barn Quilts of Dawson County Trail barnquiltsdc.com / Throughout Dawson County / (308) 784-3930 / Follow the Barn Quilts of Dawson County Trail where beauty, history and inspiration merge. In celebration of our agricultural and quilting heritage, over 100 brightly painted barn quilt blocks are on display throughout Dawson County. Enjoy a scenic drive through our communities. ELWOOD Lakeshore Marina lakeshoremarinafun.com 2 Lakeview Acres Dr. / (308) 785-2836 / LakeShore Marina Bar & Grille features a full lunch and dinner menu including steak and seafood dinners, pizza, your favorite spirits and live entertainment, not to mention a wonderful view of the lake. Live entertainment on Thursday evenings; karaoke/DJ on Saturdays. iconpolystudio.com / 45880 Hwy. 30 / (308) 468-9411 / Family-owned company that started as a hobby and launched into a computerized sculpting business. With customer service as our top priority, we can start with as little as a sketch and bring ideas to reality using our state-of-the-art technology and the highest-quality materials available. GOTHENBURG Blue Heron Campground 1102 S. Lake Ave. / (308) 537-7387 / We are now a Good Sam Campground. We invite you to come and stay. Peaceful oasis just off I-80. Enjoy our British foods and souvenirs. Comfort Suites KneeKnocker Woods Simply Indigo Retreat DONIPHAN Mormon Island State Recreation Area outdoornebraska.gov/ mormonisland / 7425 S. US Hwy. 281 / (308) 385-6211 / Outstanding camping, swimming and fishing on picturesque lake. Hiking trails and grounds open for day use. Modern facilities and camping year-round. Electric motor and non-powered boating. Park closes 10 p.m. -6 a.m. Park permit required. Camping fee. simplyindigoretreat.com / 42424 Rd. 746 / (308) 325-0509 Beautiful turn-of-the-century four-bed, two-bath home surrounded by fields, wildlife and fresh air. Perfect for a girls’ weekend, couples’ getaway, bridal shower, card club or book club meeting. Rental is available for an afternoon, a week or anywhere in between. kneeknockerwoods.com / 46290 Hwy. 30 / (308) 390-2789 A unique outdoor animatronic Halloween experience. Set along a wooded river that snakes through corn-planted agricultural land and features an unsettling stroll through the creepy woods . . . including an abandoned zombie-infested community with a graveyard. choicehotels.com/nebraska/ gothenburg/comfort-suites-hotels/ ne128 / 315 Platte River Dr. / (308) 537-7378 / Stay at the pet-friendly, smoke-free Comfort Suites hotel. Close attractions include Lake Helen Recreation Area, Sod House Muse-um, Gothenburg History Museum and Oregon Trail. Enjoy our indoor pool, hot tub, deck, hay ride, putting green, volleyball courts, playground and library. Rowe Sanctuary and Iain Nicolson Audubon Center Gothenburg Historical Museum FARNAM Fast Horses LLC -Stables & Campground fast-horses.com / 40436 Hwy. 23 / (308) 350-0432 / Overnight camping and horse boarding. Available open stalls. Enjoy traveling the scenic route from Gothenburg to Farnam and easy access with all paved highway to the entrance of our driveway. If you are traveling on a weekend there are several cowboy church services available in the area. rowe.audubon.org / 44450 Elm Island Rd. / (308) 468-5282 The National Audubon Society operates this wildlife sanctuary along the Platte River. In early spring, more than a half-million sandhill cranes pass through the area on their migration. Trips to crane-viewing blinds are available during March and early April. Open year-round. $25 per person. gothenburghistory.org / 1420 Ave. F / (308) 537-4212 / Step back in time and experience Gothenburg’s history from the early 1900s when the town was destined to be the “little Chicago” of Nebraska. Open May -Sep.: Wed. -Sat., 10 a.m. -4 p.m., or by appt. Free. Gothenburg Visitors Center & Chamber of Commerce The Suite at George Spencer Tasting Room ELM CREEK FishingBooker fishingbooker.com / Turkey Creek Rd. / (888) 395-2564 FishingBooker helps you find, compare and book your perfect fishing charter anywhere in the Midwest. Whether you’re looking for a relaxed family trip or a full-on sport fishing experience, you can find it here. We are also available by phone to make sure you find a fishing adventure you’ll never forget. Three Brothers Vineyard and Winery georgespencerwine.com/suite 7155 Pawnee Rd. / (308) 455-0717 / Private king bedroom suite above George Spencer Tasting Room. Upstairs private deck with a view extending to the Platte River. The tasting room on the main floor features only Nebraska wine and beer. Live outdoor music on Saturdays in the summer months. gothenburgdelivers.com / 1001 Lake Ave. / (308) 537-3505 / Stop in to find out all the information you need while visiting Gothenburg! Lafayette Park ci.gothenburg.ne.us / 315 27th St. (308) 537-2299 / North of Lake Helen. Shaded, quiet, large spaces with access to walking trails. Lake Helen Recreation Area Rodeway Inn choicehotels.com/nebraska/elm -creek/rodeway-inn-hotels/ne123 5090 Buffalo Creek Rd. / (308) 856-4652 / Near Harlan County Lake, Fort Kearney, Museum of Nebraska Art and Great Platte River Archway. This pet-friendly hotel offers continental breakfast and coffee, free WiFi and a business center. Whether traveling to the Elm Creek area for business or leisure, the Rodeway Inn offers everything you need. 3brothersvineyard.com / 812 Lincoln St. / (308) 569-2501 Tour the vineyard or relax on the patio with a glass of wine. Special events throughout the year. Open Thu. -Sat., 1 -8 p.m.; Sun., 1 -5 p.m, or by appt. Closed Thu. during winter months. Fee for tastings. Check website for upcoming events. Whisker Creek Ranch and Lodge GIBBON George Spencer Tasting Room georgespencerwine.com 7155 Pawnee Rd. / (308) 455-0717 Surrounded by a 10-acre vineyard, featuring wines from 19 Nebraska wineries and beer from nine Nebraska breweries. Non-alcoholic beverages available. We carry light snacks from Nebraska. Located 10 minutes from Rowe Sanctuary. Live whiskercreek.com / 45630 Kilgore Rd. / (308) 380-0452 / Two-bedroom cabin. Sunroom and galley kitchen with full range of appliances including a washer and dryer. Linens and towels provided. 25 acres of land on north channel of Platte River and only a short drive to the Rowe Sanctuary and the Iain Nicolson Audubon Center. gothenburgdelivers.com 22nd & Lake Ave. / (308) 537-3505 Lake Helen Recreation Area features a reservoir with exercise areas, play-ground, picnic areas and adjoining campground. A covered walking bridge connects the campground in the park to Lake Helen. Pony Express Station Windmill State Recreation Area Sandy Channel State Recreation Area outdoornebraska.gov/ sandychannel / I-80 Exit 257, 1 1/2 mi. S. / (308) 865-5305 This recreation area provides great 74 VisitNebraska.com outdoornebraska.gov/windmill 2625 Lowell Rd. / (308) 468-5700 Windmill State Recreation Area, in the state’s unique chain of lakes along I-80 (Exit 285), is one of the jewels of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Situated at the Gibbon Interchange between Kearney and Grand Island, the area ponyexpressstation.org / 1500 Lake Ave. / (308) 537-9876 An original station of the “lightning mail.” Post mail with a Pony Express seal. Exhibits and a guided tour. Open daily: Apr. and Oct., 9 a.m. -3 p.m.; May and Sep., 9 a.m. -6 p.m.; June -Aug., 9 a.m. -7 p.m. Free admission! Swedish Crosses Cemetery gothenburgdelivers.com / 40900 Rd. 769, 2 mi. N. on NE Hwy. 47, 2 mi. W. on Rd. 769 / (308) 537-3505 or more than a century, these unique crosses have been a symbol of Swedish heritage in Gothenburg. Free.
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