/ SOUTH CENTRAL / Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/ kearney/earnk/hoteldetail?cm_ mmc=googlemaps-_-hi-_-usa-_-earnk / 110 2nd Ave. / (308) 237-5971 / Central Nebraska’s only hotel featuring an indoor water center with 30-ft. waterslides, children’s slides, video game room, pool table and large whirlpool spa. Free high-speed WiFi and all guest rooms feature microwaves/refrigerators as well as large-screen HDTVs. The perfect central location. Kearney Area Children’s Museum kearneychildrensmuseum.org 5827 4th Ave. / (308) 698-2228 A hands-on experience for children of all ages. Explore the world of science, music, art, agriculture and more. Open year-round. Admission: $7 for children; $6 for adults; $5 for seniors; children 12 months and younger are free. Kearney Community Theatre NEBRASKA FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER, KEARNEY kctonline3.homestead.com/ index.html / 83 Plaza Blvd. / (308) 234-1529 / Live theatre by the community, for the community. Five main stage productions a year and two children’s productions. Kearney Concert Association Mon-Sat: 9-5 Sunday: 12-5 kearneyconcerts.org / 225 W. 22nd St. / (308) 627-2717 The Kearney Concert Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Each year we present concerts and provide an Education Day for stu-dents. It is our mission “to provide and promote concerts of exception-al quality at affordable prices.” Kearney Visitor Center With more than 200 automobiles to see, we put the “car” in Kearney! visitkearney.org / 1007 2nd Ave. (800) 652-9435 / If you are planning to Stop, Play & Stay in Kearney, please stop by and visit with our friendly staff . . . we will help you plan your trip today. Our visitor center offers free brochures on Nebraska destinations and attractions. Kearney Water Trail kearneywhitewater.org / 1736 W. 11th St. / The Kearney Water Trail is the newest outdoor recreational amenity. The addition of public access points for boats and paddle-boards makes entry and exit easy during the typical season, Apr. -Oct. Open to the public, the trip is an easy float of 2.3 miles. ar e y n Ope ‘round! 80 VisitNebraska.com LaQuinta Inn & Suites -(formerly Wingate Inn) younes.com / 108 3rd Ave. / (308) 237-4400 / Free high-speed wireless internet. Microwave, refrigerator, ironing board, hairdryer, HDTV and free breakfast. Manager’s reception Mon. -Thu. evenings. Across the street from the Younes Conference Center and the Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center.