KEY: Park / (402) 471-0641 / Hike/bike and nature trail runs 195 miles to Valentine. Trailheads located in all 15 communities along the trail. Visit the website to download the latest trail brochure. Trail is open 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset. See & Do Eat Stay Velvet Antler Capsules. Opportuni-ties to hand-feed bison. KSK Big Game Outfitters niobrarane.com / 88971 517th Ave. / (402) 857-3848 / The hunting area, headquartered at Kreycik Riverview Elk Ranch, consists of densely covered hills and canyons along the Niobrara River Valley. Food, lodging and meat processing for hunters. omega-3, lamb, chicken, farm-fresh eggs, butter, milk and ice cream. Farm-fresh produce, local and organic. restaurant offers a full bar, large screen TVs, billiards, sand volleyball courts, outdoor patio seating, covered beer garden and fire pits. Nebraska Life Magazine Divots Brewery Mah-Ko-Chay Cabins 89115 525th Ave. / (402) 857-3597 Niobrara Adventures LLC niobraraadventures.com / 88772 Hwy. 14 / (402) 841-4190 / Tube or kayak while you explore the sandy beaches and sandbars of the beautiful mouth of the Niobrara River. Free shuttle service. Close to Niobrara State Park. Open Memo-rial Day -Labor Day by reservation only. divotsbrewery.com / 4200 W. Norfolk Ave. / (402) 844-2985 Norfolk’s first microbrewery offering signature beers handcrafted in small batches using only the finest ingredients. 10 signature beers are available year-round. Featuring an enhanced patio area with two outdoor fire pits, sand volleyball courts, patio seating and a covered beer garden. nebraskalife.com / 206 W. Norfolk Ave. / (800) 777-6159 / Nebraska Life Magazine’s publishing head-quarters is in the vibrant historic district of downtown Norfolk. Ne-braska Life’s books and magazines, back issues and Nebraska-made products fill the Meadowlark Store. The staff enjoys meeting visitors so stop in for the nickel tour. Sunset Plaza Mall sunsetplazamall.com / 1700 Market Ln. / (402) 371-8668 Ta-Ha-Zouka Park Norfolk Arts Center Elkhorn Valley Museum Niobrara State Park outdoornebraska.gov/niobrara 89261 522nd Ave. / (402) 857-3373 / Scenic views. Cabins open year-round. Supervised horseback trail rides, swimming pool, hiking, picnicking, fishing and cross-country skiing. Missouri River boat access nearby. Grounds open year-round for day use and primitive camping. RV campground reservations accepted. elkhornvalleymuseum.org / 515 Queen City Blvd. / (402) 371-3886 At the edge of Verges Park, the Elkhorn Valley Museum is fun and interesting for all ages. Historical exhibits include: Square-Turn Tractor, Children’s Discovery Zone, Dederman Schoolhouse and cabin, Verges Cave and Johnny Carson Gallery! Lueshen Bird Library is home to hundreds of books and a viewing window overlooking the scenic Verges Park garden. norfolkartscenter.org / 305 N. 5th St. / (402) 371-7199 / Providing art education for children and adults in northeast Nebraska by offering a variety of classes like Preschool Art, Art After School, lifestyle classes and more! Helping bring national theater companies and live enter-tainment to the community. ci.norfolk.ne.us/parks / 2201 S. 13th St. / (402) 844-2180 Season: Apr. 15 -Oct. 15. Park amenities: bathhouse, electricity, playground, trout fishing, ball fields, shelters, 24-court horseshoe complex, sand volleyball and four cabins for rent (daily use only). In the off-season, campers may park outside the campground along the road and plug into the power pedestals at a reduced rate. OAKLAND Swedish Heritage Center Hwy. 77 / (402) 685-5101 Exhibits of Swedish crystal, linens and needlework brought by pioneers. Rooms typical of early Swedish/American homes. Gift shop. Open May -Oct. by appt. By donation. Norfolk Lodge & Suites at Divots Conference Center Hampton Inn Ponca Tribal Museum poncatribe-ne.org / 88915 521st Ave. / (402) 857-3519 / Located near the picturesque village of Niobrara. The museum displays include artifacts from Ponca history, American Indian artwork and pic-tures from the tribal archives. Open Mon. -Fri., 8 a.m. -4:30 p.m. hamptoninn.com / 904 S. 20th St. (402) 379-3585 / Free high-speed wireless internet, free hot breakfast, free manager’s reception Mon. -Thu. HDTVs, microwaves and refrigerators in all rooms. divotslodge.com / 4200 W. Norfolk Ave. / (402) 379-3833 The heart of the Divots resort is Norfolk Lodge & Suites, a 100-room, full-service, lodge-style hotel including 21 suites. Enjoy 18-hole mini golf with water features, relax in the atrium-style pool and hot tub or play a game of billiards. Hotel guests enjoy a free hot breakfast buffet and freshly baked cookies at check-in. OAKLAND, DECATUR AND LYONS Byway of Art Tour cfra.org / Main St. / (402) 617-7946 / The Byway of Art Tour showcases the public art projects of three communities in northeast Nebraska: Oakland, Decatur and Lyons. All towns participated in the development of public art that spoke to the heart of each community. NorthFork Outfitting Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tatanka Golf Club tatankagolfclub.com / NE 12 (402) 857-3504 / Golf at this new course where each hole is named for and derived from a different sto-ry of the Santee Sioux Culture. NORFOLK Barnstormers Airport Restaurant and Lounge 4100 S. 13th St. / (402) 316-4099 A unique restaurant and lounge in the old terminal building of the Norfolk Airport. Menu has a variety of food from prime rib to seafood to one-of-a-kind burgers. Providing unique food in a fun, unique atmos-phere. ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/ hotels/us/en/norfolk/ofkne/ hoteldetail?cm_mmc= googlemaps-_ex-_-usa-_-ofkne 920 S. 20th St. / (402) 379-1524 100% smoke-free. Free high-speed wireless internet. Guest laundry, microwaves, refrigerators, coffee makers, irons and HDTVs in all guest rooms. Free manager’s reception Mon -Thu. Also features an indoor pool, hot tub and fitness center. nforkoutfitting.com / 25th St., Skyview Lake entrance / (402) 316-0157 / Renting kayaks and canoes for great family adventures! We offer hourly rates at our Skyview Marina, renting kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and pedal boats! We also deliver free to local lakes and offer 2-hr., 4-hr. and all-day tube/ kayak trips on the Elkhorn River! O’NEILL Historic Golden Hotel historicgoldenhotel.com / 406 E. Douglas / (402) 336-4436 A hotel in the historic railroad/cattle town, located on the corner with the world’s largest shamrock and Blarney Stone, in Nebraska’s Irish Capitol. Free high-speed internet access and guest laundromat. Poppy’s Pumpkin Patch Kelly’s Country Club 9601 W. Norfolk Ave. / (402) 371-9959 / Kelly’s Country Club is a scenic nine-hole golf course nestled amongst trees with water hazards and sand bunkers. Located along the Elkhorn River. Amenities Include full-service clubhouse rental and pull cart sheds. poppyspumpkinpatch.com 55275 837th Rd. / (402) 379-0455 Located S. of Norfolk on the farm. This family business sells home-grown pumpkins and squash while offering family-style entertainment at a reasonable cost. Includes a hay bale maze, petting zoo, 1/2-mile nature walk and much more. Rodeway Inn & Suites OSMOND Hill Street Inn 302 E. 2nd St. / Wireless internet access. choicehotels.com/nebraska/ norfolk/rodeway-inn-hotels/ne103 2206 Market Ln. Black Cow Fat Pig Pub & Steak Cowboy Trail Kuper Farms blackcowfatpig.com / 702 W. Norfolk Ave. / (402) 316-4315 outdoornebraska.gov/cowboytrail Eastern trailhead in Ta-Ha-Zouka 401 W. Omaha Ave. / (402) 640-0492 / An old-fashioned “country market” atmosphere with most products made, raised or grown by local vendors. We have locally raised drug-free pork, hormone-free beef, grass-fed beef, beef high in SandBar & Grill divotsbrewery.com / 4200 W. Norfolk Ave. / (402) 844-2985 The SandBar & Grill features American cuisine and is home to Divots Brewery. The pub uses fresh ingredients to provide a great selection of casual fare. The PENDER Blue Ox RV Park blueox.com/bx-r-ParkReservation .aspx / One Mill Rd., Industrial Park / (402) 385-3232 / Pull-in and back-in sites; 50-amp electric sites available. VisitNebraska.com 91
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