SEE & DO EAT STAY AVOCA Bloom Where You’re Planted Farm and Pumpkin Patch Julie’s Hotdogs 1705 N. 5th St. 402-230-8106 Blue Springs Cemetery Oak Aven Acres RV Park N. A St. 402-476-0075 bluespringsne.com/cemetery.html Authentic farm open for fall pumpkin patch activities. Monthly vintage markets. 911 108th St. 402-840-2207 bloompumpkinpatch.com The Old Avoca Schoolhouse 504 Garfield St. 402-275-3221 greenblattandseay.com Enjoy the beauty of the rural countryside surrounded by 80 acres of native timber and the sounds of Cub Creek. Offering 14 drive-through site pads. 23490 S.W. 75th Rd. 402-239-9087 visitbeatrice.com/oak-aven-acres-rv-park Johnson Cabin Museum The cabin represents one approach communities implemented across Nebraska to recognize and promote local history. 100 N. A St. 402-476-0075 bluespringsne.com/cabin Rockford Lake State Recreation Area BEATRICE 4 One 8 Bar and Grill Visit their Facebook page for hours! 418 Court St. 402-230-3400 facebook.com/418barandgrill Rockford State Recreation Area consists of 300 acres around a large lake, offering boating, fishing, picnicking, swimming and camping. 402-729-5777 outdoornebraska.gov/rockford BRADSHAW Harmony Nursery and Daylily Farm A full-service Garden Center that specializes in field-grown daylilies with over 550 varieties. They carry annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees. 705 Rd. 22 402-732-6633 harmonynursery.net Tall Tree Tastings Back Alley BBQ and Grill Slow-cooked meat, using oak and hickory wood smoke for the perfect flavor. It’s the smoke from the wood that gives barbecue its unique flavor. 124 S. 23rd St. 402-223-5011 backalleybbq.com Located downtown on the beautifully renovated 5th Street block. Serving more than 50 Nebraska wines and more than seven Nebraska craft beers on tap. 122 N. 5th St. 402-239-7743 talltreetastings.com BRAINARD Oak Creek Trail The Oak Creek Trail spans 12 miles through oak woodlands and highland vistas between Valparaiso and Brainard. Plenty of trailer parking in Valparaiso. 402-476-2729 lpsnrd.org Beatrice Big Blue Water Park The Carnegie Building-Gage County Visitors Bureau Zero-entry pool, youth pool with fountain, 124-ft. loop waterslide, 8-foot-wide river slide, two diving boards, shade structures and concessions. 1200 Scott St. 402-228-4114 beatrice.ne.gov 218 N. 5th St. 402-205-3292 visitbeatrice.com The Cottage at Oak Aven Acres Traubel’s Popcorn Victorian Inn 23600 SW 75th Rd. 402-239-9087 oakaven.com 101 N. 5th St. 402-770-7483 Guest laundry, free airport shuttle. 1903 N. 6th St. 402-228-5955 victorianinnhotels.com Timber Point Lake Wildlife Management Area 402-476-2729 lpsnrd.org Black Crow Restaurant and Bar Great American and international food and drink. Dine-in, outdoor dining and takeout. Check their Facebook page for menu, photos and current hours. 405 Court St. 402-228-7200 blackcrowrestaurant.com BROWNVILLE 1854 Didier Log Cabin Located in Boettner Park, this original historic cabin served as the residence of John B. Didier II. He resided there for more than 63 years. 213 Main St. 402-326-2449 brownvillehistoricalsociety.org/didier-cabin Burwood Books / Mother-to-Mother Ministry 609 Court St. 402-223-6042 Yesterday’s Lady -Step Back in Time 113 N. 5th St. 402-239-0919 yesterdayslady.com BEAVER CROSSING Beaver Crossing Country Cabin This 3-bedroom cabin is a relaxing getaway with all the amenities. Sleeps 10 comfortably. 4427 A St. Rd. 402-532-7500 beavercrossingcountrycabin.com Community Players Community Players is an award-winning theater located in downtown Beatrice. They produce a variety of entertainment and educational programs. 412 Ella St. 402-228-1801 beatricecommunityplayers.com Bailey House 412 Main St. 402-825-3968 brownville-ne.com Bird’s Nest Trading Post Fistful of Daisies: Furnishings with a Past Triple E Equine, LLC Fistful of Daisies is a vintage store that specializes in home decor and furnishings with a past. 512 Court St. 402-230-0842 767 364th Rd. 402-643-8018 tripleeequine.com New, vintage and handmade Boho and Southwestern inspired items sourced from across the U.S. 309 Main St. 402-825-4926 brownville-ne.com/boutiques---shops.html BELVIDERE Belvidere Train Watching Station This train-watching station includes the county’s last depot and a wooden box car. View trains on a double-wide track about every 20 minutes. C St. And 6th St. 402-768-6909 Brown-Carson House 300 Main St. Brownville-NE.com Gage County Fairgrounds Brownville Concert Series and Hall Beautiful fairground facilities with asphalt roads. Building rental available. 1115 W. Scott St. 402-223-3247 gagecountyfair.com Gage County Historical Museum The museum offers an insight into the people, genealogy, railroads, industries, medical and agricultural history of Gage County. 101 N. 2nd St. 402-228-1679 gagecountymuseum.info Live music in an intimate setting! Nationally acclaimed talent from NY cabaret, Broadway, jazz, classical, bluegrass, rock. Season March -Dec. 126 Atlantic St. 402-825-3331 brownvilleconcertseries.com Thayer County Museum Hidden Acres This complex exhibits artifacts from all 11 county communities including remains of a 17-ft. diameter Leffel’s Double Turbine Water Wheel. 110 9th St. 402-768-2147 thayercountymuseum.com Brownville Cultural Center 121 Main St. 402-326-2449 brownvilleculturalcenter.com 5536 W. Lilac Rd. 402-228-2146 hiddenacresgolfcourse.com BENEDICT Blender Pumpkin Patch 1017 Rd. 24 402-732-6873 Brownville Depot and Railroad History Museum Holiday Inn Express Manager’s reception Mon.-Wed., 5-7 p.m. 4005 N. 6th St. 402-228-7000 hiexpress.com/beatricene Tour the renovated depot and caboose. Artifacts and memorabilia of area history. Donation requested. Main St. and Hwy. 136 402-825-6001 brownville-ne.com Homestead National Monument of America BLUE SPRINGS Berlin Guy Chamberlin Monument Born January 16, 1894, Blue Springs, Nebraska. Monument dedicated 2014. 312 W. 2nd St. 402-476-0075 bluespringsne.com/chamberlin.html Brownville Historical Society Main St. 402-825-6001 brownvillehistoricalsociety.org Homestead National Monument of America commemorates the lives and accomplishments of all pioneers and the changes brought on by the Homestead Act. 8523 W. NE Hwy. 4 402-223-3514 nps.gov/home 52 Find out more at VisitNebraska.com Brownville Market At the market, you will find coffee, candy, cigars, craft beers and plenty of outdoor seating to relax in-between visiting the local historic sites. 308 Main St. 402-825-1240 brownville-ne.com
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