SEE & DO EAT STAY Miletta Vista Winery Here, scenic beauty takes second place to customer care, wines of unparalleled quality and foods prepared in culinary excellence. 1732 US Hwy. 281 308-754-4416 milettavistawinery.com Museum of Nebraska Major League Baseball 619 Howard Ave. 308-754-5558 nebraskabaseballmuseum.com North Loup State Recreation Area Day-use fishing area. Park permit required. 7425 S. U.S. Hwy. 281 308-385-6211 outdoornebraska.gov/northloup Sweet Shoppe 605 Howard Ave. 308-754-4900 STAPLETON Augusta Wind 308-636-8900 TAYLOR Bootleg Brewers 45145 829th Rd. 308-942-3440 bootlegbrewers.com CALAMUS OUTFITTERS, BURWELL Creekside at Calamus West An RV campsite with electricity and water. Convenience store, bar and grill selling liquor, beer, wine, ice, grocery and fishing supplies. 45538 Hwy. 96 308-346-4644 creeksideatcalamuswest.com Middle Loup River Ranch Ranch house adjacent to Nebraska National Forest with 90,000 acres of public access areas to enjoy. 40203 NE Hwy. 2 308-645-2715 Cherry County Tourism Historical Museum of Loup County Roadside Inn A local museum filled with artifacts of local history from the era when Loup County was settled and established. Open by appt. Murray St. and 4th St. 308-942-6103 taylorne.com Full hookups available. 39357 NE Hwy. 2 308-645-2284 roadsideinn.net This region is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. Rolling sandhills to the winding Niobrara River -adventure and scenic beauty that this area is famous for. 239 S. Main St. 402-376-2969 800-658-4024 visitvalentine.org Comfort Inn Sandhill River Trips 101 S. Main St. 402-376-3300 choicehotels.com Lazy D Restaurant and Lounge 308 3rd St. 308-942-3400 Loup County Veterans Memorial Sandhill River Trips offers tubing, tanking and kayaking floats down the scenic Middle Loup River in Thedford, Nebraska. 608 Court St. 308-645-2235 sandhillrivertrips.com Graham Canoe Outfitters Half-day to two-day trips with canoes, tubes, tandem and solo kayaks, car shuttles, riverside camping and full-service catered floats. 603 E. C St. 402-376-3708 grahamoutfitters.com The Loup County Veteran’s Memorial is dedicated to the military men and women of the United States who served their country. Open year ‘round. 203 3rd St. 308-942-6195 taylorne.com Thomas County Historical Museum 609 Court St. 308-645-2477 sandhillsjourney.com Little Outlaw Canoe, Tube and Kayak Rentals Taylor Community Arboretum Taylor RV Park Hwy. 91 and 183 taylorne.com/recreation Restroom facilities available at city park just one block east. Calamus Dam only 15 minutes away. Hwy. 91 and 5th St. 308-942-6136 VALENTINE Auntie D’s Gift and Coffee Shop A variety of home decor, kitchen items, and many specialty coffee drinks including lattes, mochas, frappes and iced lattes. 201 N. Main St. 402-376-3318 Niobrara River Trip Outfitter in Valentine, Nebraska. For all your summer fun. 1005 E. U.S. Hwy. 20 402-376-1822 outlawcanoe.com Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area 402-376-3320 outdoornebraska.gov/ merrittreservoir Neon Bar and Grill Taylor Villagers Hwy. 183 and 91 308-214-0847 taylorne.com Bolo Beer Co. Taylor Visitor Information Center 420 E. 1st St. 402-259-5180 bolobeer.com The Neon Bar and Grill is located in the Raine Motel. Enjoy BBQ, steaks aged and cooked to perfection and the coldest beer in town. 618 W. Hwy. 20 402-376-2030 Located at the Junctions of Highway 91 and 183, you will find area brochures and memorabilia. Open Memorial Day weekend through Nov. Hwy 91 and 183 308-346-4697 taylorne.com Brewers Canoers and Tubers 433 E. Hwy. 20 402-376-2046 brewerscanoers.com Niobrara National Scenic River 214 W. Hwy. 20 402-376-1901 nps.gov/niob Niobrara National Scenic River Visitor Center Known for river recreation with a unique mix of cliffs, rock formations, waterfalls, diverse plants and animals, fossils and high-water quality. 214 W. U.S. Hwy. 20 402-376-1901 nps.gov/niob THEDFORD Little Girls Lost Historical Marker and Bronze Statue Main and Walnut 308-645-2489 Broken Spoke Boutique Family-owned and -operated, offering a variety of handmade jewelry, children’s and women’s clothing, natural skin care and eco-friendly products. 205 N. Main St. 803-422-1629 brokenspokeboutique.com Peppermill and E.K. Valentine Lounge 502 E. Hwy. 20 402-376-2800 peppermillvalentine.com 96 Find out more at VisitNebraska.com