/ NORTHEAST / CrossRoads Lodge Natural Landmark. Visitor center exhibits and trails. Open Memorial Day weekend -Labor Day. Outstanding Tourism Attraction, Pioneer Award and Hidden Treasure award. Open the first weekend in May -early Dec.: Sat. and Sun., 10 a.m. -5 p.m. wine and spirits. Menu changes daily for food, from homemade pizza to hand-cut steaks. 600 S. 4th St. / (402) 385-3075 CrossRoads Lodge is a new motel in Pender that opened in June 2015. We have 10 rooms located conveniently along Hwy. 9. Grove Lake Bait Shop and RV Park Heritage Museum of Thurston County 500 Ivan St. / (402) 922-0289 Stroll through this 1905 prairie home. Open May -Oct.: Mon., Wed. and Fri., 1 -4 p.m. Open Nov. -Apr: Mon. and Fri. Free. Veterans Memorial Park randyerbcarvings.com / 86561 519th Ave. / Shower house and sites with electrical hook-ups. Bait shop open year-round carrying a full line of live bait, tackle, ice, beer and snacks. Owner Randy Erb is a chainsaw carver. His shop is right next to the bait shop with many unique sculptures available to see and purchase. STANTON Cedar Valley Hunt Club ptcnet.net/tlclabs / 57088 832nd Rd. / (402) 439-5400 / Cedar Valley Hunt Club welcomes you to some of the best pheasant hunting in northeast Nebraska. We offer trapshooting, dog training, pheasant hunting, whitetail deer hunting and turkey hunting. Master’s Hand Candle Company & Gift Shop mastershandcandles.com / 3599 Co. Rd. F / (402) 374-2003 We are quite accurately described as “every woman’s dream store!” Whether you’re looking for purses, jewelry, diva wear, candles, flowers, Serendipity Chocolates, home decor or nearly limitless gifts, you’ve come to the right place! 614 Main St. / (402) 385-2235 A gathering place to thank, honor and celebrate the lives of all who have served and are still serving our country. Free. SCHUYLER Cobblestone Inn and Suites staycobblestone.com / 2218 Colfax St. / (402) 352-9968 Northridge Country Club Maskenthine Lake Recreation Area PIERCE Willow Creek State Recreation Area outdoornebraska.gov/willowcreek 1 1/2 mi. SW of Pierce / (402) 329-4053 / Scenic Willow Creek State Recreation Area draws its name from the meandering stream that feeds the Elkhorn River in northeast Nebraska. It includes a 700-acre flood control reservoir with excellent fishing. The area also boasts picnicking, camping, boating and an 8-mile limestone hike/bike trail. Schuyler Park schuylernebraska.net / 116 Colfax St. / (402) 352-3101 / Adjacent to city park, golf course, Mormon Trail, swimming pool and Oak Ballroom. lenrd.org/maskenthine-lake -recreation-area / 10 mi. E. of Norfolk / (402) 371-7313 Located in the rolling hills of northeast Nebraska. golfnorthridge.com / 3398 Co. Rd. H / Nine-hole golf course; public/private. Pelican Point State Recreation Area Red Road Herbs Retreat & Learning Center LLC St. Benedict Center and Benedictine Mission House PLAINVIEW Klown Doll Museum klowndollmuseum.com / 306 W. Park Ave (Hwy. 20) / (402) 582-4433 / More than 8,000 clown dolls of all sizes attractively displayed. May -Sep.: Mon. -Sat., 10 a.m. -4 p.m., or by appt. Guided tours available. Free. stbenedictcenter.com / 1126 Rd. I / (402) 352-8819 St. Benedict Center is a non-profit retreat and conference center where the Benedictines share their hospitality and spirituality with those who search for personal and spiritual growth. redroadherbs.com / 57190 835th Rd. / (402) 640-0744 / We invite you to visit our little haven of peace and tranquility. Classes on harvesting, growing and using herbs and much more. outdoornebraska.gov/pelicanpoint 5 mi. E. of Tekamah / (402) 468-5611 / Missouri River access with six campsites. No electrical. Boat dock and ramp. Park permit required. $11 camping fee. Walk-in activities only mid-Sep. -May 1, sunrise to sunset. Pheasant Bonanza Hunt Club & Kennel TEKAMAH The Antiques Room Hwy. 75 / (402) 456-7671 / Come check out “The Antiques Room,” located adjacent to Master’s Hand Candle Co. & Gift Shop and Serendipity Chocolate Factory in Tekamah, Nebraska, where you’ll find vintage and antique treasures collected by Doris McCormick. SCRIBNER Dead Timber State Recreation Area outdoornebraska.gov/deadtimber 227 Co. Rd. 12 / (402) 727-2922 Legend has it that an Indian campfire burned out all the timber here. This 200-acre area provides camping, fishing and hiking. Five picnic shelters and 17 electric camp pads. Park permit required. Camping: $7 tent; $14 electric. pheasantbonanza.com / 3097 Co. Rd. O / (402) 374-1765 The ultimate hunting destination! We are located in the scenic Loess Hills of eastern Nebraska with great views from our lodging and events facilities. We offer pheasant and waterfowl hunting with our labrador retrievers and German shorthaired pointers. Big Cottonwood Vineyards & Winery Silver Hills Vineyards and Winery PONCA Ponca State Park outdoornebraska.gov 88090 Spur 26E / (402) 755-2284 Ponca State Park is filled with things to do and many lodging options. A swimming pool, horseback riding, kayaking and many naturalist-led activities are just some of the pastimes that can be found at PSP. SOUTH SIOUX CITY Covington Links covingtonsouthridgegolf.com 497 Golf Rd. / (402) 494-9841 This course employs all its natural surroundings in an imaginative, demanding fashion. Towering trees and the mixed greens and rough create an unorthodox arrangement, ranking Covington as one of the most scenic, variety-filled courses in the state. bigcottonwoodwinery.com / 2865 Co. Rd. I / (402) 374-2656 Visit Big Cottonwood for one of our summer concerts, a Winey Friday or to just get away and relax for a while. Burt County Museum ROYAL Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park ashfall.unl.edu / 86930 517th Ave. (402) 893-2000 / This unique park contains the fossil skeletons of animals that died at a watering hole following a massive volcanic eruption. The fossil bed has been uncovered and left in place for public viewing. Declared a National 92 VisitNebraska.com sites.google.com/site/ officialburtcountymuseum / 319 N. 13th St. / (402) 374-1505 Visit historic houses from the early 1900s, a country schoolhouse and historic bridge. Museum open year-round: Tue., Thu. and Sat., 1 -5 p.m., or by appt. silverhillswinery.com / 3130 Co. Rd. M / (402) 374-1602 The vineyard was started in 2000 as a way to diversify the farming operation and has grown steadily every year since. The small winery has 3 acres of vines and 175 apple trees and uses only Nebraska fruit, grapes and honey. Call for hours. Summit Lake State Recreation Area Chatterbox Brews ST. JAMES St. James Marketplace stjamesmarketplace.com / 89039 570th Ave. / (402) 357-3357 The Marketplace has won many prestigious awards including a Nebraska Preservation award, 203 S. 13th St. / (402) 374-2013 Small-town charm with a big-city feel describes Chatterbox Brews. Exposed beams, original brick and barn wood accents and a comfortable backyard patio make it the place to be. Enjoy rotating craft beers and a diverse selection of outdoornebraska.gov/summitlake 627 Co. Rd. 29 / (402) 374-1727 Boating, fishing, hiking, hunting, picnicking and camping. Open year-round, 24 hrs./day. Park permit required. Camping fees: $7 tent; $9 pad sites. Group sites by reservation. Way North Restaurant and Lounge 2800 Co. Rd. G / (402) 374-2043 Enjoy spectacular views of Summit Lake while savoring homemade cuisine.
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