bar served daily. The Hastings Spirit Hike & Bike Trail is in front of the hotel connecting guests to restaurants and shopping in the area. Duncan Field cityofhastings.org/parks / 601 E. South St. / (402) 461-2324 Built in 1940, Duncan Field is one of Nebraska’s beloved sports venues known for its deep outfield surrounded by a red brick wall. This landmark facility serves the community as a tourist site and hosts over 100 events each year. First Street Brewing Company firststreetbrewing.com / 119 N. Saint Joseph Ave. / (402) 834-2400 / First Street Brewing Company is in the business of making quality craft beers and promoting the growth and usage of local ingredients. We believe a great beer can express the regional qualities of where it was made by incorporating local ingredients. A First Street beer is truly the Taste of Hastings. Hastings Aquacourt cityofhastings.org/parks 2200 W. 3rd St. / The Hastings Aquacourt features a variety of water attractions including: a zero-depth entry pool, a lazy river, a wave pool, water slides, diving boards and much more. Hastings College Observatory (Sachtleben Observatory) hastings.edu / 4725 S. Wabash Ave. / (402) 462-7378 The observatory features a fine collection of astronomical telescopes through which to view the universe. Open to the public on Saturdays closest to the first and third quarter moons, when weather permits. Call for current information. Free. Hastings Museum hastingsmuseum.org / 1330 N. Burlington Ave. / (402) 461-2399 Experience three floors of natural and cultural history. Enjoy 3-D and 2-D educational and entertaining films on the Lied Super Screen. View full dome astronomy shows in the planetarium. The East Gallery features changing exhibits from local and regional interests as well as national traveling exhibits. Holiday Inn Express ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/ hotels/us/en/hastings/hsihi/ hoteldetail?cm_mmc=google maps-_-ex-_-usa-_-hsihi / 3605 Cimarron Plaza / (402) 463-8858 High-speed wireless internet; guest laundry. 100% non-smoking facility. All rooms have flat-screen HDTVs with hi-def programming and free movie rentals. Manager’s reception Mon. -Thu. evenings. VisitNebraska.com 77