NORTHEAST ALBION Albion Family Aquatic Center 1144 S. 8th St., 402-395-9957, albionne.com/unwind/parks-pools d Days Inn & Suites 1716 E. 23rd St., 402-564-1266, daysinn.com s Nance County Historical Society “Discovering the Colorful History of Columbus” Mural BANCROFT John G. Neihardt State Historic Site 306 W. Elm St., 402-648-3388, neihardtcenter.org d This mural commemorates the city’s history since its May 28, 1856, founding to 2006. It reveals key moments by peeling through eight layers of time. 2524 13th St., 402-564-2769, visitcolumbusne.com d Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the historical society houses the Fullerton Museum and a historic one-room schoolhouse. 501 Broadway, 308-536-2750 d Nance County Veterans Memorial & Military Resource Center 825 N. 3rd St., 308-482-0581 d Discovery Island Water Playland 265 33rd Ave., 402-564-1492, riversedgecolumbus.com d Pawnee Hills Golf Course BATTLE CREEK Battle Creek Municipal Park Nearby trails, arboretum, tennis court, soccer field, ball diamonds, shelters and plenty of shade. 402-675-2165 s Dusters A beautiful nine-hole golf course two miles north of Fullerton on Highway 22. 52198 N. 273rd Ave., 308-536-2274, pawneehillsfullerton.com d 2804 13th St., 402-564-8338, dustersrestaurant.com e GENOA Fill My Cup 415 Willard Ave., 402-993-2872 e Fair Park Grille Glur’s Tavern 822 15th St., 402-564-0133 e Established in 1876, Glur’s Tavern is the oldest continuously operated tavern west of the Missouri River. On the National Register of Historic Places. 2301 11th St., 402-564-8615, visitcolumbusne.com e CENTRAL CITY Heber Hord House 1505 16th St., 402-706-7251 d Genoa Indian School Prairie Creek Vineyard & Winery Family-owned and operated winery located in central Nebraska. Tasting room open year-round. 1600 16th St., 308-940-3863, prairiecreekwine.com d Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Husker Steak House ONLY government boarding school for Indian youth in Nebraska! 1884-1934, harness/bridle original murals, tribal flag display, 1921 campus model. 209 Webster Ave., 402-993-6036, megavision.net/genoamuseum/sites.htm d 524 E. 23rd St., 402-564-2566, ihg.com s 1754 33rd Ave., 402-564-4121, huskersteakhouse.com e Genoa Indian School Interpretive Center 209 E. Webster Ave., 402-993-6036, megavision.net/genoamuseum d Rodeway Inn 1701 31st St., 308-946-5055, choicehotels.com s Great Plains Cafe Zubee’s CHAPMAN Bader Memorial Park 898 Bader Park Rd., 308-986-2522, baderpark.com d Lake Babcock and Lake North Pawnee Plunge Water Park 560 33rd Ave., 402-562-4269, columbusne.us/aquatics d 2916 16th St., 402-564-1856, megavision.net/museum d 408 Willard Ave., 402-993-6540 e 319 S. Park, 402-993-2249 e 3 mi. N. of Columbus on 48th Ave., 402-564-3171, loup.com d HARTINGTON North Crick Lodge 112 N. 564th Ave., Bow Valley, 402-254-3849, northcricklodge.com s COLUMBUS Andrew Jackson Higgins National Memorial Platte County Historical Society Museum Quincentenary Belltower HOMER Sportsmen’s Preserve 441 230th St., 402-404-4770, sportsmenspreserve.com d Features a full-size replica of a “Higgins Boat” and bronze statues. Dedicated to native son, Andrew Jackson Higgins, designer/builder of the boat. 2001 AJ Higgins Rd., Pawnee Park, 402-564-2769, higginsmemorial.com d This unique monument is made from 10 large church bells that peal every 15 minutes and are historical to the area. Located in Pawnee Park. US Hwy. 81 & 33rd Ave., 402-564-2769, visitcolumbusne.com d Apple Barrel Restaurant -Sapp Bros. 517 E. 23rd St., 402-564-8268, applebarrelrestaurant.com e Ramada Columbus and River’s Edge Convention Center Sleep Inn & Suites Hotel 303 23rd St., 402-562-5200, sleepinncolumbus.com s HUBBARD Danish Alps State Recreation Area 1260 200th St., 402-632-4109, outdoornebraska.gov s 265 33rd Ave., 402-564-1492, ramada.com s Bistro on the Loup 265 33rd Ave., 402-564-1492 e Columbus Art Gallery LAUREL Bose’s B&B Enjoy a stay in private apartment suites with full kitchens. 301 W. 1st St., 402-256-9126 s 2504 14th St., lower level of the Columbus Public Library, 402-563-1016, discoverthearts.org d CROFTON Historic Argo Hotel 211 W. Kansas St., 402-388-2400, historicargohotel.com s Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau Stop in and say “hi” as you explore Columbus. Get visitor information about Columbus and across Nebraska. Our goal is to help you enjoy your stay! 753 33rd Ave., 402-564-2769, visitcolumbusne.com d Lewis and Clark Lake State Recreation Area T-Gal’s Photo-Shop Columbus Powerhouse Park Columbus Racetrack 54731 897th Rd., 402-388-4169, outdoornebraska.gov/lewisandclark d 4757 3rd Ave., 402-564-3171, loup.com d Live racing Aug. through Sept. Year-round simulcast racing Thu.-Sun. Free. 822 15th St., 402-562-8009, columbushorseracing.org d Lewis and Clark Visitor Center 55245 NE Hwy. 121, 402-667-2546, nwo.usace.army.mil d Professional photography and graphic design studio. Fine art prints and products are available from Terrie L. Galvin’s different collections. 57318 Hwy. 15, 402-256-3140, tgalsphotoshop.com d LEIGH Maple Creek Recreation Area Modern and primitive camping available. Hiking, biking and horseback riding trails. lenrd.org s FULLERTON Broken Arrow Wilderness 1025 Rd. P322, 308-536-2441, brokenarrowwilderness.com d 78 VisitNebraska.com
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