AGRITOURISM WESSELS LIVING HISTORY FARM At Wessels Living History Farm in York, you can experience life on a 1920s farm. Explore 15 acres packed with hands-on activities and antique machines and equipment on display. The grounds feature a fully furnished farmhouse, a rural church, a country school, a post-and-beam barn, an outhouse, a granary and a large windmill. Visit with gentle farm animals , shop the Wessels Mercantile and come see a working farm in action at this award-winning attraction. MONKEY RANCH BUFFALO TOURS Looking for some close-up wildlife viewing opportunities? Just north of Kimball, you won’t want to miss Monkey Ranch Buffalo Tours, which offer close encounters with American bison . On this working ranch, you’ll learn about these majestic animals, their history and place in modern agriculture on a 90-minute tour . This tour guarantees a personal introduction as you will get a chance to feed the shaggy-bearded beasts. Tour reservations must be made in advance of your visit. SCATTER JOY ACRES Visit Scatter Joy Acres, a rescue and therapy ranch, animal education center and petting zoo . At this 26-acre ranch, you’ll get a chance to interact with all types of animals such as goats, alpacas, horses, ostriches, camels and many more. But the fun doesn’t stop there. Guests will love the hayrack rides , bonfires, nature trails , picnic areas and other adventures Scatter Joy Acres has to offer. Get back to nature by retreating to this one-of-a-kind outdoor space. VisitNebraska.com/agritourism ! Soooo NOT BORING: Head to Poppy’s Pumpkin Patch in Norfolk for pumpkin-patch events plus zip lining, a petting zoo, train rides, slides and more. Photos courtesy of NEBRASKAland Magazine, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Nebraska Tourism, Rick Neibel ARBOR LODGE STATE HISTORICAL PARK, NEBRASKA CITY WESSELS LIVING HISTORY FARM, YORK Find out more at VisitNebraska.com 27
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