/ SOUTH CENTRAL / Kitty’s Roadhouse Steeple Brewing Co. KEY: See & Do Eat Stay kittysroadhouse.com / 1400 E. South St. / (402) 463-9225 Kitty’s Roadhouse caters to all your needs and more, all under one roof! Kitty’s is decorated with the aesthetics of racecars and the all-American diner. Our back patio is tiki-themed and is perfect for enjoying beautiful days outside. Lochland Country Club lochlandcc.com / 601 W. Lochland Rd. / (402) 462-4151 / Known for its beautiful golf course designed by noted Chicago golf architect David Gill. The first nine holes were completed and opened for play in 1962. A course renovation in 2015 -2016 ensures a great quality of play along with an increased challenge. steeplebrewing.com / 717 W. 1st St. / (402) 519-4205 / Steeple Brewing is a cozy taproom serving local craft beer, tank-to-table. Our brewery is home to good company, good conversation and good beer. We brew craft beer, inspired by the honest, hard-working folks who fill their glasses on Saturday night and do right by their neighbors on Sunday morning. and outreach programs, new works, special projects and social activities. Box office open Tue. and Thu. -Fri., 2 -6 p.m. Admission to events. Country Inn & Suites KEARNEY The Archway archway.org / 3060 E. 1st St. (308) 237-1000 / Spanning I-80 at Exit 275, the Archway in Kearney, Nebraska, brings American history to life. You can spend as little as an hour or a whole afternoon at the Archway. countryinns.com/kearneyne 105 Talmadge St. / (308) 236-7500 Enjoy complimentary chocolate chip cookies, coffee and candy in the lobby. Our hotel also offers a complimentary hot breakfast. Take a break from working with the free high-speed internet access to soak in the whirlpool tub or swim around the indoor pool. A fitness center is also available. HOLDREGE 4th Avenue Coffee 612 E. 4th Ave. / (308) 995-2195 Always serving great coffee, baked goods, wraps, croissants, salads and a comfortable environment to just hang out. Crane River Theater Best Western Plus Mid Ne-braska Inn & Suites Big Apple Fun Center bestwestern.com / 224 2nd Ave. S. (308) 234-2541 / Free cribs. bigapplefuncenter.com / 500 W. 4th St. / (308) 234-4545 / Fun for all ages! Ballocity, bowling, arcade, mini-golf, sand volleyball, go-karts, laser tag, snack bar and more. Open daily year-round, 10 a.m. -1 a.m. Activity fees vary. Motorsport Park Hastings MPH Holdrege Country Club racemph.com / 427 S. Showboat Blvd. / (402) 461-8031 / MPH is all about car and bike racing. All types of racing on our asphalt 2.15-mile-long circuit. Named by Forbes.com as one of the 10 best places to speed legally in America! MPH has stay garages available for our weekend guests. Driving and riding schools. Open weekdays by appointment. holdregecc.com / 314 W. 18th Ave. (308) 995-5744 / Encounter the best of the old and new: straight and contoured fairways, large bunkers, built-up greens, lots of foliage, a creek and two of the largest fairway traps in the state. cranerivertheater.org 12 E. 22nd St. / (308) 627-5796 Crane River Theater is established around the belief that lifting the arts will only help in creating a richer and more vibrant community. Crane River Theater uses professionals from across the country and mixes them with local artists to create innovative productions throughout the year. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Nebraska Prairie Museum Odyssey odysseydowntown.com / 521 W. 2nd St. / (402) 834-3811 / Casual, modern and innovative cuisine, drink and service in the heart of downtown Hastings. Constantly evolving and changing, our evening menu is fresh, seasonal and, when possible, local. Classic comfort foods and steakhouse options made with signature touches. nebraskaprairie.org / 2701 Burlington / (308) 995-5015 The WWII Interpretive Center displays a scale replica of the original WWII German POW Camp Atlanta. Also exhibited are items donated by former military personnel, POWs and local families and businesses who hired the POWs during the war. Admission: $2/child; $5/adult; pre-school age and under are free. Cabela’s cabelas.com/kearney / 3600 US Hwy. 30 / (308) 234-3933 / Boast-ing 35,000 SF of quality outdoor gear. Our experienced outfitters are ready and waiting to help you get the most out of your next adventure. Candlewood Suites choicehotels.com/nebraska/ kearney/econo-lodge-hotels/ ne011 / 411 2nd Ave. / (308) 698-2810 / A pet-friendly Nebraska hotel conveniently located off of I-80. Our amenities include continental breakfast, free WiFi, an exercise room, cold weather hook-ups, free parking and guest laundry facilities. Take advantage of our free fax service and meeting facilities, accommodating up to 72 guests. Nebraska Skydiving School Prairie Loft Center for Outdoor & Agricultural Learning prairieloft.org / 4705 DLD Rd. (402) 463-0565 / The mission of Prairie Loft Center for Outdoor & Agricultural Learning is to teach agriculture appreciation, outdoor education, cultural connections and the wise use of natural resources. Prairie Loft offers experiential learning opportunities throughout the year for all ages. skydiveatlas.com/cms / 1320 Brewster Rd. / (402) 831-1231 Nebraska Skydiving School has provided professional skydiving instruction and service to both business and recreational clients throughout the Midwest. We are based out of Nebraska and travel to small-town airports to provide a safe yet exhilarating experience. younes.com / 210 4th Ave. / (308) 234-1100 / The Candlewood Suites: Kearney is conveniently located right off of I-80 next to Younes Confer-ence Center. We’re also just minutes away from fine dining, unique shopping in a historic downtown district, University of Nebraska-Kear-ney, Museum of Nebraska Art and more! Fairfield Inn & Suites Classic Car Collection Rodeway Inn Quality Inn choicehotels.com/nebraska/ hastings/quality-inn-hotels/ne136 203 W. 33rd St. / (402) 461-4076 Indoor swimming pool. choicehotels.com/nebraska/ holdrege/rodeway-inn-hotels/ ne178 / 420 Broadway St. / (308) 995-2793 / Rodeway Inn is conven-iently located near Nebraska Prairie Museum, Tassel Performing Arts Center and Viareo Event Center. This pet-friendly hotel offers continental breakfast, free WiFi and an indoor heated pool. All guest rooms include flat-screen TVs and irons. ccckearney.com / 3600 E. US Hwy. 30, Ste. B / (308) 234-1964 Our mission is to present an entertaining and artful perspective of the automobile as an historical and educational tool, illustrating its influence on industry, culture, exploration, technology, design and innovation. Featuring a collection of automobiles, memorabilia, interac-tive multimedia and art. marriott.com/hotels/travel/ earkf-fairfield-inn-and-suites -kearney/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3 -4d19-a255-54ba596febe2 / 510 Talmadge St. / (308) 236-4200 Our knowledgeable and courteous staff is available to help 24 hours a day. We offer a complimentary hot breakfast buffet and a complimentary evening reception Mon. -Thurs. with beer, wine and snacks. Restaurants within walking distance, fitness center, indoor pool and whirlpool, outdoor patio and fire pit. Fort Kearny State Historical Park Comfort Inn Rodeway Inn choicehotels.com/nebraska/ hastings/rodeway-inn-hotels/ ne093 / 2424 Osborne Dr. E. (402) 463-1422 / In-room coffee makers, hair dryers, free local calls and long distance phone cards. Refrigerators and microwaves in some rooms. 78 VisitNebraska.com The Speakeasy 72993 S Rd. / (308) 995-4757 The Tassel -Phelps County Center for the Performing Arts thetassel.org / 1324 Tilden St. (308) 995-6956 / Enjoy a variety of music, theater, dance, educational choicehotels.com/nebraska/ kearney/comfort-inn-hotels/ne139 118 3rd Ave. / (308) 236-3400 Free high-speed wireless internet. In-room coffee makers, hairdryers, irons and free HBO. Microwaves and refrigerators in all rooms. Guest laundry. HDTVs with free DVD rent-als. Manager’s reception Mon. -Thu. evenings. Connected to the Younes Conference Center. outdoornebraska.gov/fortkearny 1020 V Rd. / (308) 865-5305 Originally a safe haven for Overland Trail travelers, Pony Express riders and gold prospectors, Fort Kearny is now a state historical park preserved by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Visitors to the park can explore reconstructed buildings and exhibits telling the story of the fort. Fort Kearny State Recreation Area outdoornebraska.gov/ fortkearnysra / 1020 V Rd. (308) 865-5305 / Exceptional