HERITAGE HIGHWAY HOMESTEAD NATIONAL MONUMENT, BEATRICE SCENIC BYWAY Traversing 10 counties, the Heritage Highway Scenic Byway transports road-trippers to communities where Nebraska history is preserved and worth exploring. Whether you start or end in historic Brownville, take time to explore the Missouri, America’s longest river. 4 HISTORIC SITES TO SEE 1. The stage home of author Willa SMALL-TOWN ROCK CREEK STATION STATE HISTORICAL PARK, FAIRBURY STOP SUPERIOR In the Republican River Valley sits Superior, the Victorian capital of Nebraska. Here you’ll find a fun-filled campground, delicious food and an eclectic museum featuring Native American history. EAT Relax and enjoy your favorite coffee drinks and smoothies at The Dawg House Bistro . DO At the Nuckolls County Museum , you’ll find Native American artifacts, military displays, exhibits on prominent area historic figures and the largest model airplane collection in Nebraska. DO At Lincoln Park , Enjoy disc golf, volleyball, horseshoes, a catch-and-release fishing pond and more. STAY Having too much fun at Lincoln Park? Stay overnight at Lincoln Park Campground for an extended family vacation. Cather, Red Cloud Opera House depicts the mood, scene and tone of the 1880s with a full schedule of performances. Marvel at the 19th-century grandeur of this Red Cloud venue, fully restored in 2003. 2. Want to stretch your legs with a tranquil view? Take an extended break at Superior Estates Winery in Superior, where vineyard views pair nicely with Nebraska wines. 3. In Fairbury, explore 350-acre Rock Creek Station State Historical Park . Among prairie hilltops, creek bottoms and rugged ravines, you’ll discover deep ruts carved by wagons that traveled the Oregon and California trails. Photos courtesy of NEBRASKAland Magazine, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Nebraska Tourism, Johansen Krause, Rick Neibel Spirit of Brownville 183 4. Stop at the Homestead National Monument of America in Beatrice to learn about the importance of the Homestead Act of 1862 in the expansion of the U.S. 81 1 281 Littl e B lu e River 3 4 Beatrice 77 2 136 Brownville Mis er Miles 238 The Route U.S. 136 between Edison and Brownville Find out more at VisitNebraska.com 41 ri R i sou v
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