SCENIC BYWAYS Miles 238 The Route US 136 between Edison and Brownville HERITAGE HIGHWAY SCENIC BYWAY Red Cloud Opera House, Red Cloud Homestead National Monument of America, Beatrice Traversing 10 counties, the Heritage Highway Scenic Byway transports road-trippers to communities where Nebraska history is preserved and worth exploring. Whether you start or end in historic Brownville, take time to explore the Missouri, America’s longest river. 4 HISTORIC SITES TO SEE 1. Red Cloud Opera House , the stage home of author Willa Cather, sets the mood, scene and tone of the 1880s with a full schedule of performances. Marvel at the 19th-century grandeur of this Red Cloud venue, fully restored in 2003. 2. Want to stretch your legs with a tranquil view? Take an extended break at Superior Estates Winery in Superior, where vineyard views pair nicely with Nebraska wine. 3. In Fairbury, explore 350-acre Rock Creek Station State Historical Park . Among prairie hilltops, creek bottoms and rugged ravines, you’ll discover deep ruts carved by wagons that traveled the Oregon and California trails. 81 Spirit of Brownville 183 281 1 Littl eB lu e River 4 3 Beatrice 77 2 136 Brownville Mis er 4. Stop at the Homestead National Monument of America in Beatrice to learn about the importance of the Homestead Act of 1862 in the expansion of the U.S. ri R i sou v SMALL STOP TOWN FAIRBURY Once home to the Rock Island Railroad Western Division Headquarters, this quaint railroad town is fi lled with historic landmarks, unique shops, antique stores and independently owned restaurants. DO – Explore artifacts and memorabilia at the restored Rock Island Railroad Depot Museum . DO – Trek through Rose Creek Wildlife Management Area to fi nd McDowell’s Tomb , a hand-carved mausoleum within a sandstone cliff. SHOP – At Stagecoach Mall & Mainstreet Coffee House , peruse antiques and sip gourmet coffee. STAY – Stay within walking distance of Fairbury’s historic downtown at the modern Grayhouse Inn Bed & Breakfast . CREDITS: RICK NEIBEL; FARRAR/NEBRASKALAND MAGAZINE, NEBRASKA GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION VisitNebraska.com 41
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