NORTHEAST Quaint towns dot the landscape and history runs deep, as if taking a cue from the Missouri River. Neligh Mill State Historic Site, Neligh WHAT TO DO Sail across prairies and woods at Camp Crossed Arrows’ Soaring Hawk Zip Line Tour in Nickerson. In Genoa, learn about the education and trades studied by Native Americans at the Genoa Indian School . In Neligh, tour Nebraska’s only mill with its original equipment intact at Neligh Mill State Historic Site . Shop for unique farmhouse and industrial décor at 1912 Emporium in Wayne. Get acquainted with Nebraska’s 1921 Poet Laureate, John G. Neihardt, at Neihardt State Historic Site in Bancroft. Too Far North, Fort Calhoun WHERE TO STAY If you’ve ever imagined staying in a Victorian-era home, the renovated Verdigre Inn is a dream come true. Find it in the quiet town of Verdigre. Expect all the amenities of home in a private vacation rental at North Crick Lodge in Bow Valley. Along the creek, the charming home nestles into the landscape. In O’Neill, stay where travelers have been welcomed since 1913: the Historic Golden Hotel . Today, the hotel is updated and surrounded by railroad and cattle town history. WHERE TO DRINK In the same Columbus building as local-favorite restaurant Dusters , pull up a seat at Gottberg Brew Pub . You’ll fi nd a series of small-batch, hand-crafted beverages on tap, from Platte River Pale Ale to root beer. Inside Norfolk’s SandBar & Grill Restaurant , discover Divots Brewery and house-crafted selections such as Carhenge, an English mild ale. In Fort Calhoun, Nebraska wine bar/ tasting room Too Far North isn’t too far for a visit. They serve craft beer and spirits, too. Genoa Indian School, Genoa RICH Y HISTOR WHERE TO EAT Dine in a renovated airport terminal at family-friendly Barnstormer’s in Norfolk. At Prairie Creek Vineyard & Winery in downtown Central City, order dinner paired with house-made wines. If coffee’s in order, get your fi x—plus delicious home-cooked specials—at Fill My Cup in Genoa. Sample soups, sandwiches and more featuring farmers market produce at Bistro on the Loup in Columbus. Taste how Dodge mixes country infl uences with city sophistication at Eat . CREDITS: JOHANSEN KRAUSE; RICK NEIBEL VisitNebraska.com 77
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