LINCOLN HIGHWAY SCENIC BYWAY SMALL-TOWN STOP HOT SHOPS ART CENTER, OMAHA POTTER Head to Potter in Cheyenne County for mouthwatering sundaes, duckpin bowling, beautiful gardens and serene campgrounds with country charm. DO Your group will love Potter DuckPin Bowling , the only duckpin alley west of the Mississippi and one of only two historic hand-set lanes in the U.S. EAT With an old-fashioned soda fountain and vintage ice cream counter, you won’t want to miss Potter Sundry . Be sure to try the famous tin roof sundae. STAY Looking for a full-service RV park and campground in a beautiful country setting? Point of Rocks Motel & RV is just the spot for you. DO Come explore Reading Garden Arboretum where you’ll find more than a dozen species of trees, a covered pavilion and a rose garden. What’s your rush? Get off the interstate and experience the history of pioneers, cowboys and Pony Express riders—plus cultural and natural treasures—as you cross the entire state of Nebraska. 4 DIVERSE DISCOVERIES 1. What is now the Fort Sidney Museum Complex ceased operation in 1894, but its post commander’s home, barracks and magazine building remain. Visit to learn the history of Sidney’s days as a railroad town. Miles 400 The Route US 30 across the state North Platte 61 83 Buffalo Bill oup R iver 281 183 South L 1 Grand Island 4 2 80 2. History buffs will be pleased, and kids and adults alike will enjoy the hands-on exhibits at the Stuhr Museum in Grand Island. Wander the complex of buildings to discover collections of Native American and Old West memorabilia, teepee replicas, bison that lived and grazed on the land, train cars from the 1800s and more. 3. Visit Omaha’s Hot Shops Art Center , notable for its four anchor art studios: Crystal Forge glass studio, Bruning Sculpture, Hot Shops Pottery clay studio and C.K. Fabrication blacksmithing shop. Bi-annual open houses allow you to explore the studios and see demonstrations. 30 3 Kearney POTTER DUCKPIN BOWLING, POTTER Photos courtesy of Nebraska Tourism 4. Originally built by Mormon pioneers in 1847, the restored Florence Mill in Omaha now houses the Winter-Quarters Mill Museum, Art-Loft gallery with special exhibits and a farmers market on final Sundays (June through September). Find out more at VisitNebraska.com 43
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