SEE & DO EAT STAY NORTHWEST ALLIANCE 1st Interstate Inn 42 rooms, new carpet/beds/remodeled 2013, WiFi, in-room coffee, pet-friendly, truck parking/ plug-ins, grills/tables, microwave/refrigerator. 1207 W. 3rd St., 308-762-4040, 1stinterstatealliance.com s Alliance Airport Daily air service to and from Denver. 5631 Sarpy Rd., 308-762-4512, flyalliancene.com d Alliance Hotel & Suites 51 rooms, WiFi, indoor pool, in-room coffee, full hot breakfast, microwave/ refrigerator, truck parking, conference room, whirlpool and family suites. 117 Cody Ave., 308-762-8000, alliance-hotel.com s Alliance Visitors Bureau American Inn 305 Box Butte, 308-762-3876, VisitAlliance.com d 39 rooms, WiFi, in-room coffee, full hot breakfast, microwave/refrigerator. 1419 W. 3rd St., 308-762-8300 s Museum of the Fur Trade, Chadron Carhenge BAYARD Chimney Rock National Historic Site and Visitors Center 2151 Co. Rd. 59, 308-762-3569, carhenge.com d Eleanor Barbour Cook Museum of Geology Carnegie Arts Center 204 W. 4th St., 308-762-4571, carnegieartscenter.com d Dobby’s Frontier Town 320 E. 25th St., 308-762-4321, dobbysfrontiertown.com d Chimney Rock is the most recognized landmark along the Oregon Trail. The museum immerses you in its history and pays tribute to past travelers. 9822 Co. Rd. 75, 308-586-2581, history.nebraska.gov/rock d Rocks, minerals and fossils from Nebraska and around the world. Exhibits include the Ohme collection of agates, jade and petrified wood. 1000 Main St., 308-432-6377, csc.edu/sci/ebcmuseum d High Plains Herbarium Little Hawk Yarns 1000 Main St., 308-432-6385 d Come get your creativity on at Little Hawk Yarns! Join us for spinning, knitting, crochet or any other fiber art. We have classes too! 223 Main St., 308-225-0822, littlehawkyarns.com d Grandma Lala’s Bed & Breakfast 1232 Box Butte Ave., 308-762-2925 s The Pumpkin Patch at BE Farm 11249 Rd. 73, 308-641-5336, bepumpkinpatch.com d J&C RV Park Quiet, comfortable country location. 12 sites, full hookup, 50-amp service, wireless internet. 2491 S. US Hwy. 385, 308-762-3860 s BIG SPRINGS Motel 6 Free wireless internet access. 111 Circle Rd., 308-889-3671, motel6.com s Knight Museum and Sandhills Center 908 Yellowstone Ave., 308-762-2384, visitalliance.com d 2610 Co. Rd. 57, 308-763-2958, veterans.nebraska.gov/nvca d Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center 1000 Main St., Chadron State College, 308-432-6401, csc.edu/sandoz d Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Alliance Newberry’s Quality Inn BRIDGEPORT Bridgeport Pioneer Trails Museum The museum is located on the Oregon, Mormon and many other trails. Guests of all ages enjoy local early-settler history as well as Indian artifacts. 103 Bell Rd., 308-262-1117 d W. of Bridgeport off NE Hwys. 26 & 92, 308-436-3777, outdoornebraska.gov/bridgeport d Museum of the Fur Trade 6321 US Hwy. 20, 308-432-3843, furtrade.org d Nebraska National Forest (Pine Ridge Ranger District) 125 N. Main St., 308-432-0300, fs.usda.gov/nebraska d 110 W. 4th St., 308-761-1300 e 1420 W. 3rd St., 308-762-7600, choicehotels.com s Olde Main Street Inn Rainbow Lodge Bridgeport State Recreation Area Five rooms, WiFi, refrigerator/microwave. 614 W. 3rd St., 308-762-4980 s Rustic country inn. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. High-speed wireless internet access. 115 Main St., 308-432-3380 e Sallows Military Museum Featuring Alliance Airbase artifacts from WWII and Box Butte County history from all military branches. Open Mon.-Sat., 1-5 p.m., or by appt. 1101 Niobrara St., 308-762-2385, sallowsmilitarymuseum.com d Pioneer Trails Museum 308-262-1117 d Pine Ridge National Recreation Area CHADRON Bunk House Motel WiFi, picnic area, parking at the door, connecting rooms. 901 E. 3rd St., 308-432-5591, chadronbunkhouse.com s 8 mi. S. of Chadron, US Hwy. 385, 308-432-0300, fs.usda.gov/recarea/nebraska/ recarea/?recid=82881 d Red Cloud Campground 125 N. Main St., 308-432-0300 s Sky View Golf Course Ridgeview Country Club Victorian Inn B&B 2613 Co. Rd. 57, 308-762-1446, cityofalliance.net/91/sky-view-golf-course d 16611 US Hwy. 385, 308-432-4468 d Enjoy a stay in this uniquely decorated historic house built in 1910. High-speed internet, grand piano, an open front porch and plenty of parking. 307 Shelton St., 308-432-5696, chadronvictorianinn.com s Sunset Motel & RV Park 1210 E. 3rd St., 308-762-8600, clicksunset.com s Chadron State Park 15951 US Hwy. 385, 308-432-6167, outdoornebraska.gov/chadron d CREDIT: GRIER/NEBRASKALAND MAGAZINE, NEBRASKA GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION VisitNebraska.com 49