SOUTH CENTRAL SEE & DO EAT STAY Burchell’s White Hill Farmhouse, Minden Kearney Area Children’s Museum 5827 4th Ave., 308-698-2228, kearneychildrensmuseum.org d Microtel Inn & Suites Kearney Community Theatre Live theatre by the community, for the community. Five mainstage productions a year and two children’s productions. 83 Plaza Blvd., 308-234-1529, kctonline3.homestead.com/index.html d Hotel features pillow-top queen mattresses, free high-speed internet, HD TVs and an extensive complimentary breakfast. 100% smoke-free. Pet-friendly. 104 Talmadge, 308-698-3003, kearneyhotels.com s Quality Inn Same-day dry cleaning, suites with whirlpools, cribs available free of charge, free high-speed wireless internet. 121 3rd Ave., 308-237-0838, choicehotels.com s Ramada Conference Center Morris Press Cookbooks -Gift Shop Morris Press Cookbooks is the nation’s #1 publisher of fundraising and community cookbooks. Stop in to our store and see us for a free cookbook. 3212 E. Hwy. 30, 800-445-6621, morriscookbooks.com/?ref=NETG d Kearney Concert Association We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit association that annually offers five or more affordable concerts plus a free Youth Concert for area students to attend. 225 W. 22nd St., 308-627-2717, kearneyconcerts.org d New Bourbon Street Blues Bistro & Bar -Piano Bar, tropical fundome, free high-speed internet access, free hot breakfast. Remodeled in 2008. 301 2nd Ave., 308-237-3141, 800-854-9517, ramada.com s Sandhill Crane Spring Migration The Solid Rock 1007 2nd Ave., 800-652-9435, visitkearney.org d The Solid Rock is in downtown Kearney. We are a Christian living store carrying books, Bibles and gifts to surround your soul with inspiration. 2010 Central Ave., 308-234-9813, kearneysolidrock.com d Motel 6 Kearney Visitor Center Kearney Water Trail 1007 2nd Ave., 800-652-9435, visitkearney.org d 1736 W. 11th St., kearneywhitewater.org d AARP discount, children under 17 are free. Free wireless internet, HBO. 101 W. Talmadge Rd., 308-338-0705, motel6.com s Museum of Nebraska Art LaQuinta Inn & Suites (formerly Wingate Inn) 108 3rd Ave., 308-237-4400, younes.com s Merryman Performing Arts Center Built in 1926 and renovated in 2006, this 750-seat auditorium features nationally touring music and theatre performances. Schedule available online. 225 W. 22nd St., 308-698-8297, merrymancenter.org d MONA offers a friendly museum experience, where the views are great and where the power of art captures the spirit of Nebraska. FREE admission. 2401 Central Ave., 308-865-8559, mona.unk.edu/mona d Stagecoach The finest handmade Native American jewelry and Nebraska souvenirs are found at Stagecoach. You do not want to miss this great gift store! 310 3rd Ave., 308-234-3313, stagecoachgifts.biz d Nebraska Firefighters Museum & Education Center New Victorian Inn & Suites 903 2nd Ave., 308-237-5858, newvictorianinn.com s Thunderhead Brewing 2434 E. 1st St., 308-338-3473, neffm.org d Enjoy award-winning beer and fabulous pizza baked in a stone oven. Open daily, 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Tours by appt. 18 E. 21st St., 308-237-1558, thunderheadbrewing.com e 72 VisitNebraska.com