SEE & DO EAT STAY Just Love Coffee Cafe Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, specialty coffees and teas, Just Love Coffee Cafe offers up unique menu items, including artisan waffles! 302 Main St. 308-432-2000 justlovecoffeecafe.com/chadron CHAPPELL Chappell Golf Course Situated next to Chappell Lake and parallel to I-80 on the north side, this well-conditioned course features built-up greens and a number of bunkers. 1240 Rd. 167 308-874-2729 chappellne.org/9-hole-golf-course Toadstool Geologic Park Campground Hiking trails through interesting moonscape and unusual geologic formations. 308-432-0300 fs.usda.gov/recarea/nebraska/ recreation/recarea/?recid=10616 Little Hawk Yarns Trailside Museum of Natural History 3200 W. U.S. Hwy. 20 308-665-2929 trailside.unl.edu Come get your creativity on at Little Hawk Yarns! Join them for spinning, knitting, crochet, or any other fiber art. They have classes too! 223 Main 308-225-0822 littlehawkyarns.com CRAWFORD Crawford City Park Combination of pads with electrical hookups, non-pad sites without electricity and dispersed camping. 308-665-1300 crawfordnebraska.net West Ash Picnic Area NORTHWEST Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center The life and literature of author Mari Sandoz and the history and culture of the High Plains region. Closed Sundays and college holidays. Free. 1000 Main St. 308-432-6401 csc.edu/sandoz Dispersed primitive camping with access to the Pine Ridge Trail and the West Ash Trailhead. 308-432-0300 fs.usda.gov/activity/nebraska/ recreation/camping-cabins/?recid=10603 andactid=34 Nebraska National Forest (Pine Ridge Ranger District) Crawford Inn and RV ELLSWORTH Deer Meadows Outfitters 2122 365th Trl. 308-360-0664 deermeadowsoutfitters.com Deer and turkey hunting on public lands. Hiking, biking and horseback trails. Open year-round. 125 N. Main St. 308-432-0300 fs.usda.gov/nebraska Queen-sized rooms with carpet, high speed internet, Direct TV, full kitchenettes. Laundry facility onsite. 3591 U.S. Hwy. 20 308-207-2185 facebook.com/crawfordinn Museum of the Fur Trade Down Home Ranch Guest House 12733 Hwy. 2/71 602-620-5755 downhomeranchhouse.com GERING Arcadia Hotel 3655 N. 10th St. 308-635-3176 thearcadiahotel.com Dedicated to preserving the North American fur trade. The Bordeaux Trading Post, built in 1837, stands on the museum grounds. Open May 1 -Oct. 31. 6321 U.S. Hwy. 20 308-432-3843 furtrade.org Fort Robinson State Park Pine Ridge National Recreation Area Enjoy 6,600 acres of semi-primitive recreation. No motorized vehicles. Mountain bikes are permitted. Open year ‘round. $5/vehicle for camping. 125 N. Main St. 308-432-0300 fs.usda.gov/detail/nebraska/about-forest/ districts/?cid=stelprdb5097992 Activities include trail rides, historic tours, cookouts, swimming, trout fishing, crafts, hiking, jeep and stagecoach rides. 3200 U.S. Hwy. 20 308-665-2900 outdoornebraska.gov/fortrobinson Buffalo Creek Wildlife Management Area 210615 Hwy. 71 308-436-6886 visitgering.com High Plains Homestead Circle S Lodge Red Cloud Campground Lodging rooms for 1 to 6 people open May -Oct. RVs and tents welcome. Two-bedroom cabin open year ‘round. On-site mercantile open May -Oct. 263 Sandcreek Rd. 308-665-2592 highplainshomestead.com 28 units available. Located close to the Scotts Bluff National Monument. 400 M St. 308-436-2157 circleslodge.com Five Rocks Amphitheater The campground has 13 sites with picnic tables, parking pads, pedestal grills, fire rings and a vault toilet. Hwy. 385 308-432-4475 fs.usda.gov/recarea/nebraska/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=10619 andactid=29 Hilltop Motel 304 McPherson St. 308-665-1144 Ridgeview Country Club Hudson-Meng Research and Education Center Five Rocks is a scenic 3,000-seat amphitheater featuring a summer concert series of jazz, blues, country and rock performances. 2505 D St. 308-436-6886 gering.org/five-rocks-amphitheater-0 16611 U.S. Hwy. 385 308-432-4468 1811 Meng Dr. 308-665-3900 fs.usda.gov/recarea/ nebraska/recarea/?recid=10621 Hi-Way 92 Raceway Park 260263 Hwy. 92 720-937-9001 hiway92raceway.com Sheepwagon Hideouts at Rujoden Ranch Unique lodging in sheepwagons with access to a horse motel. 61 Country Club Rd. 308-432-5954 sheepwagonhideouts.com Legend Buttes Golf Course Legacy of the Plains Museum Monument Inn and Suites Spotted Tail Campground Dispersed camping off of Forest Road 711 near the Spotted Tail Trailhead south of Chadron. Mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding opportunities. 308-432-0300 fs.usda.gov/activity/nebraska/ recreation/camping-cabins/?recid=10603 andactid=34 One of Nebraska’s most scenic courses, nestled below Saddle Rock and Lover’s Leap buttes. Clubhouse offers refreshments and a friendly atmosphere. 3440 U.S. Hwy. 20 308-665-2431 crawfordnebraska.net/?page_id=548 2930 Old Oregon Trail 308-436-1989 legacyoftheplains.org Close to attractions such as Scotts Bluff National Monument, Chimney Rock and the Oregon Trail. The historical surroundings sets them apart. 1130 M St. 308-436-1950 866-436-1950 monumentinnsuites.com Millennium Pioneers Glenship 831 White River Rd. Our Heritage Guest Ranch The Favorite Bar Whether it’s skill games, minnow races or poker runs, there’s always something happening at The Fave! Street parking and outdoor seating available. 155 Main St. 308-432-5366 Offering three places to stay: a fully equipped house or two lofts in the barn. Enjoy horseback riding, moving cattle, feeding livestock or hiking. 1041 Toadstool Rd. 308-430-1239 ourheritageguestranch.com Robidoux RV Park Open year ‘round, each site has paved drives and patios with picnic tables. Restrooms, showers, sanitary dump station, basketball court and playground. 585 Five Rocks Rd. 308-436-2046 gering.org Perk Up Java Shop Scotts Bluff National Monument Travelodge Kids stay free! Free morning coffee, expanded cable, coin laundry, and indoor pool. Wi-Fi access, refrigerators and microwaves in every room. 755 Microtel Dr. 308-646-3838 Serving soup and sandwich lunch specials and specialty coffees. 312 2nd St. 308-665-4122 facebook.com/perkupjavashop Ponderosa Wildlife Management Area Q’s Dairy Sweet Victorian Inn B&B Enjoy a stay in this uniquely decorated historical house built in 1910. Wi-Fi, grand piano, an open front porch and plenty of parking. 307 Shelton St. 308-432-5696 chadronvictorianinn.com Primitive camping available; small area along the creek is kept mowed. 308-665-2924 Fuel up your body with goodies from Q’s Dairy Sweet and then hook up the RV at one of the three RV sites, complete with electricity and water. 3554 Hwy. 20 308-665-1323 Scotts Bluff National Monument protects 3,003 acres of historic overland trail remnants, mixed grass prairie, rugged badlands and towering bluffs. 190276 Old Oregon Trail 308-436-9700 nps.gov/scbl The Daily Grind Coffeehouse 1520 10th St. 308-275-1115 facebook.com/thedailygrindcoffeehouse Western Nebraska Pioneers Baseball Club 1414 10th St. 308-633-BALL wnpioneers.com Walgren Lake State Recreation Area 15951 Hwy. 385 308-432-6167 outdoornebraska.gov/walgrenlake Wildcat Hills Nature Center Tailgate Bar and Grill Wild’s Bar and Grill Daily lunch specials, burgers and other sandwiches in a cozy atmosphere. Dinner and drink service offered to reservation and walk-in clients. 216 W. Second St. 308-430-2407 Bar and grill in downtown Crawford. 303 2nd St. 308-665-1388 210615 Hwy. 71 308-436-3777 outdoornebraska.gov/wildcathillsnaturecenter Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area Toadstool Geologic Park 308-432-0300 fs.usda.gov/recarea/nebraska/ recreation/recarea/?recid=10616 Beautiful and rugged. A treat for backpackers, hikers, campers and shutterbugs. Park permit required. Camping fee of $6. 210615 Hwy. 71 308-436-3777 outdoornebraska.gov/wildcathills Find out more at VisitNebraska.com 101
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