KEY: The Red Cloud Bed & Breakfast at the Kaley House See & Do Eat Stay redcloudbb.com / 909 N. Seward St. / (402) 746-8300 / Enjoy a stay in this fully restored and modernized 1886 Victorian home. Red Cloud Opera House willacather.org / 413 N. Webster St. / (402) 746-2641 / The historic Opera House is where Willa Cather attended performances and gave her high school graduation speech. Today the Red Cloud Opera House is fully restored, home to an art gallery and bookstore and boasts an active performance and events schedule. .aspx / Harlan County / (308) 799-2105 / This reservoir offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities including fishing, hunting, boating, hiking and sightseeing. Permit required for boat launch. Upgraded electrical sites and group shelters available. Camping fee. Stone’s Country Cabin harlancountymeatprocessors .com/html/stones_country_cabin .html / 70208 T Rd. / (308) 799-4475 / Fully furnished cabin located just minutes from Harlan County with central air/heating, Dish TV and picnic site. Webster County Historical Museum SHELTON War Axe State Recreation Area outdoornebraska.gov/waraxe I-80 Exit 291 / (308) 468-5700 War Axe State Recreation Area is comprised of nine acres of land and a 16-acre lake just off I-80. The area offers boating, fishing and picnicking as well as non-powered boating. 721 W. 4th Ave. / (402) 746-2444 Housed in a beautiful Classical Revival-style mansion, the museum depicts the rich heritage of the early settlers of the county during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Closed on Mondays and some holidays. Willa Cather Memorial Prairie OVERTON Patriot Gardens patriotgardensinc.com / 10556 747th Rd. / (308) 987-2233 Patriot Gardens is the premier full-service tree nursery, garden center and landscaping company in central Nebraska delivering custom, quality landscaping materials and solutions with unparalleled customer service. siblings. The entire home may also be rented for family retreats, meetings and special occasions. There are six cozy guest rooms and 2.5 baths. willacather.org / 5 mi. S. of Red Cloud / (402) 746-2653 A botanical treasure of 612 acres of native Nebraska prairie, the Willa Cather Memorial Prairie has nearly two miles of walking and hiking trails cut and open for the public. Free to the public. WOOD RIVER Cheyenne State Recreation Area outdoornebraska.gov/cheyenne I-80 Exit 300 / (308) 385-6210 Cheyenne is a small state recreation area with a 15-acre pond offering fishing, camping and picnicking. There are no designated campsites, though tent campers are welcome. Fishing and boating are permitted. Willa Cather State Historic Site Green Acres Motel & RV Park 791 US Hwy. 281 / (402) 746-2201 / The motel is comfortably furnished and has coffee available in the lobby along with high-speed internet access. It caters to tourists, hunters and construction crews. The RV park features pull-through campsites in a country setting. Full hook-ups available. RAVENNA Ravenna Wellness Center 313 Grand Ave. / Ravenna Wellness Center offers fitness equipment, tanning, sauna, group fitness classes, senior classes, life coaching, massage therapy, tumbling, spray tans, hypnosis and so much more. We offer day passes for those passing through. Stop in and see what The Ravenna Wellness Center has to offer you. willacather.org / 413 N. Webster (866) 731-7304 / This site is dedicated to celebrating the life, work and times of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Willa Cather. Tour seven restored historic buildings including: the Burlington Depot, Grace Episcopal Church, St. Juliana Falconieri Catholic Church and the Red Cloud Opera House. Crane Trust Excursions REPUBLICAN CITY Cedar Run ATV Trail S. of dam at Harlan County Lake (308) 799-2105 / Family-friendly 470-acre park of off-road vehicle trails open to ATVs, dirtbikes and snowmobiles. Open sunrise-sunset. Free. National Willa Cather Center willacather.org / 413 N. Webster St. / (402) 746-2653 / Our mission is to promote Willa Cather’s legacy through education, preservation and the arts. Tours available daily. Visit WillaCather.org for details. cranetrustexcursions.org / 6611 W. Whooping Crane Dr. / (308) 384-4633 / Home to the largest sandhill crane roost in the world, a herd of over 60 genetically pure bison, over 200 species of birds, miles of natural trails and historical wet meadows and tall grass prairies, the Crane Trust is an awe-inspiring destination any time of the year. Crane Trust Nature & Visitor Center nebraskanature.org / 9325 S. Alda Rd. / (308) 382-1820 Experience the wonder of the sandhill crane migration! VIP Excursions provide an all-inclusive experience. With 11 excursions ranging from fat biking and kayaking to guided photography and birdwatching, there is a one-of-a-kind experience at the Crane Trust for everyone. VisitNebraska.com On the Brix Harlan County Dam Playhouse harlancountyplayers.webs.com 102 Berrigan Rd. / (308) 799-3093 Quality live theatrical performances and related arts events May -Aug. Admission varies. RED CLOUD Cather Second Home willacather.org / 541 N. Seward St. / (402) 746-2653 / Guests may rent the room that was Cather’s, or the rooms of her parents and 437 N. Webster St. / (402) 746-3120 / On the Brix is a wine-tasting room that provides a new experience to Red Cloud. Serving primarily wine, we will also serve quality spirits and local craft brews in an environment that is both relaxing and entertaining. 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