OUTLAW TRAIL SCENIC BYWAY Add stops at Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area, Smith Falls State Park and Valentine National Wildlife Refuge—some of Nebraska’s top outdoor playgrounds—for a wilder Outlaw experience. SMALL-TOWN STOP ARGO HOTEL, CROFTON CROFTON Crofton calls itself the “Best Little Town by a Dam Site” because of its proximity to Lewis and Clark Lake. With just 700 residents, it’s a quiet place to take in some history and enjoy the outdoors. DO Explore the development of the Missouri River Basin where you’ll see gorgeous views of Lewis and Clark Lake and the Missouri River . SHOP Browse thousands of treasures at family-run Jeanne’s Antiques . EAT Head to Wiebelhaus Recreation Restaurant and Lounge for volleyball, bowling and a delicious variety of tasty eats. STAY Check into the Historic Argo Hotel , a bed-and-breakfast, steakhouse and lounge. 4 WILD OPPORTUNITIES 1. Hit the Niobrara National Scenic River for water recreation surrounded by dramatic bluffs, diverse wildlife and gorgeous waterfalls. Brewers Canoers & Tubers in Valentine rents canoes, kayaks and tubes so you can explore at your own pace. 2. Step back into the 1950s at Bassett Lodge and Range Café . Guests can expect comfortable, yet affordable accommodations and mouth-watering fare like the cowpuncher roast beef sandwich and warm peach cobbler. 3. Grab a beer and burger from Elsie Eiler at Monowi Tavern . Tourists from all over the world travel to Monowi each year to visit Eiler, the mayor and lone citizen of the nation’s smallest town, and hear her story. Niobrara, owned and operated by the Santee Sioux Nation, play a variety of machine games, check out the evening’s entertainment and enjoy restaurant specials. Traveling with kids? Resort guests can access an arcade and indoor heated pool. 38 Find out more at VisitNebraska.com 4. At Ohiya Casino & Resort in OHIYA CASINO & RESORT, NIOBRARA Miles 231 The Route State 12 between South Sioux City and Valentine 1 Valentine 83 183 12 2 Nio b r a r a R iver 20 281 3 Missouri River 81 4 Photos courtesy of Nebraska Tourism, Ohiya Casino & Resort
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