SEE & DO EAT STAY ALBION Albion Family Aquatic Center A safe, clean, and enjoyable swimming environment for all ages. Full concessions and wireless internet are also available on-site. 1144 S. 8th St. 402-395-9957 albionne.com/ unwind/parks-pools Bakers Bed and Breakfast Bakers Bed and Breakfast provides all the comforts of home! A relaxing stay in the heart of Blair, with a feeling that you’re in the country. 2106 Grant St. 402-426-8909 bakersbedandbreakfast.com Columbus Area Recreational Trails Columbus Area Recreational Trails (CART) is a non-profit organization that works to support biking and walking recreation routes in the community. 753 33rd Ave. columbusnetrails.com Blair Area Chamber of Commerce Columbus Art Gallery ATKINSON Atkinson Community Center 206 W. 5th St. 402-925-5313 atkinsonne.com/atkinson-community-center A great place to play. Golfing, swimming, biking or walking on trail systems, fishing, boating, numerous parks and playgrounds. 1646 Washington St. 402-533-4455 Blairchamber.org 2504 14th St. 402-563-1016 discoverthearts.org Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau Main Street BBQ and Grill Atkinson Community Thrift Store 110 S. Main St. 402-925-2263 Atkinson Floral 704 E. State St. 402-925-2689 atkinsonfloral.net Local restaurant specializing in barbequed meats, roasted chicken, Phillies and Mexican/American fare. A huge menu with daily and nightly specials. 1616 Washington St. 402-426-9935 Stop in and say “hi” as you explore Columbus. Get visitor information about Columbus and across Nebraska. Their goal is to help you enjoy your stay! 753 33rd Ave. 402-276-3606 visitcolumbusne.com NORTHEAST Columbus Powerhouse Park Columbus Racetrack Days Inn and Suites 4757 3rd Ave. 402-562-5709 loup.com Live racing Aug. and Sept. Year-round simulcast racing Thurs.-Sun. Free. 822 15th St. 402-562-8009 columbushorseracing.org Well-appointed rooms with a kitchen, free cable TV with HBO, free wireless and/or wired high speed internet access. 1716 E. 23rd St. 402-564-1266 daysinn.com Atkinson Mill Race Park Prairie Star Botanicals Camping, hiking, playground and fishing area. Open year ‘round. Camping fee. 47450 877th Rd. 402-925-5313 atkinsonne.com/mill-race-park-campground Prairie Star Botanicals is a manufacturer of herbal extracts that are sourced primarily from locally grown prairie medicinal plants. 321 N. 16th St. 402-533-4433 prairiestarbotanicals.com Atkinson Swimming Pool 700 N. Main St. 402-925-5745 atkinsonne.com/poolrules River Wilds Golf Club Bluebird Trail 47450 877th Rd. 402-925-5313 atkinsonne.com/mill-race-park-campground Course features an 18-hole championship layout at an affordable price. Full practice facility with driving range, putting green and a chipping green. 14002 N. U.S. Hwy. 75 402-426-2941 riverwilds.com Brush Creek Brewery Co., LLC 102 S. Main St. 402-925-2629 brushcreekbrewingcompany.com Rodeway Inn Discovering the Colorful History of Columbus Mural Eagle Springs Lodge Flat Iron Bar & Grill JuJu Bean Coffee Conveniently located off U.S. Highway 30. Guests can enjoy amenities such as free Wi-Fi and continental breakfast. Pet-friendly. 1355 S. Hwy. 30 402-426-2340 choicehotels.com This mural commemorates the city’s history since its founding on May 28, 1856 to 2006. It reveals key moments by peeling through eight layers of time. 2524 13th St. 402-276-3606 visitcolumbusne.com 47953 88 2nd Rd. 402-925-5475 eaglespringslodgellc.com 112 S. Main St. 402-925-2933 708 E. State St. 402-925-6313 juju-bean-coffee.square.site BLOOMFIELD Bloomfield City Park Campground 402-373-4396 Discovery Island Water Playland 265 33rd Ave. 402-564-1492 riversedgecolumbus.com Dusters Knox County Fairgrounds 412 Main St. 402-373-4615 KnoxCountyFairgrounds.com Oregon Trail RV Park 702 N. Carberry St. 402-925-5117 oregontrailrvpk.com Springs Motel Built in 1920 by Max Gottberg as a Ford assembly plant, the Gottberg building features a mural depicting 200 years of the area’s history. 2804 13th St. 402-564-8338 dustersrestaurant.com Sandhills Guest House Motel 407 W. Main St. 402-373-2441 springsmotelbloomfield.com Fair Park Grille Glur’s Tavern 822 15th St. 402-562-7625 Established in 1876, Glur’s Tavern is the oldest continuously operated tavern west of the Missouri River. On the National Register of Historic Places! 2301 11th St. 402-564-8615 Conveniently located right along Hwy. 20 in Atkinson. Just minutes away from the area’s finest restaurants, museums, golf courses, lakes and parks. 119 S. Hyde St. 402-925-5600 atkinsonmotel.com CENTER Knox County Tourism 206 Main St. 402-288-5619 knoxcountynebraska.com/vacation-here/ Someplace Else Bar 116 S. Main St. 402-925-2513 CENTRAL CITY Heber Hord House 1505 16 St. 402-706-7251 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heber_Hord_House 211 E. St. 308-946-3686 merrickcountyhisto.wixsite.com/website Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Something Special by Marilyn Discover some of the most unique pieces and collectibles. Shop three floors of always-changing collections and themed spaces. Shipping available. 204 S. Main St. 402-925-2753 somethingspecialbymarilyn.com Free breakfast and Wi-Fi. Manager’s reception some evenings. Meeting rooms for up to 130 persons. 524 E. 23rd St. 402-564-2566 ihg.com/holidayinnexpress Husker Steak House Merrick County Historical Museum Positively You Boutique 916 16th St. 308-946-0113 1754 33rd Ave. 402-564-4121 huskersteakhouse.com 402-562-5709 loup.com Stockman’s Cafe The Alley Lake Babcock and Lake North Lake North Loup Park 402-564-3171 loup.com 402-562-5709 loup.com 87604 Wixon St. 402-925-5141 607 N. Carberry St. 402-925-8400 thealleyatkinson.com Prairie Creek Vineyard and Winery Wettlaufer’s Garden Center & Flower Shop 47642 Hwy. 20 402-340-7252 wettlaufers.com Family-owned and operated winery located in central Nebraska. Tasting room open year ‘round. 1600 16th St. 308-940-3863 prairiecreekwine.com Pawnee Plunge Water Park 560 33rd Ave. 402-562-4269 columbusne.us/aquatics BANCROFT John G. Neihardt State Historic Site The John G. Neihardt State Historic Site is dedicated to preserving and promoting the life and work of John G. Neihardt, Poet Laureate of Nebraska. 306 W. Elm St. 402-648-3388 neihardtcenter.org Photos courtesy of Nebraska Tourism CHAPMAN Bader Memorial Park 898 Bader Park Rd. 308-986-2522 baderpark.com Platte County Historical Society Museum COLUMBUS Andrew Jackson Higgins National Memorial Features a full-size replica of a Higgins Boat and bronze statues. Dedicated to native son Andrew Jackson Higgins, designer/builder of the boat. 2001 AJ Higgins Rd. 402-276-3606 andrewjacksonhigginsmemorialfoundation.org Features the complete 1857 log cabin of Frederick Gottschalk, turn-of-the-century barbershop, country schoolroom and 1912 Challenger windmill. 2916 16th St. 402-564-1856 megavision.net/museum Quail Run Golf Course 327 S. 5th St. 402-564-1313 quailrungolf.com BATTLE CREEK Battle Creek Municipal Park Nearby trails, arboretum, tennis court, soccer field, ball diamonds, shelters and plenty of shade. 402-675-2165 Quincentenary Belltower BLAIR ACME Fabric and Quilt Co Acme Fabric and Quilt carries a vibrant selection of fabrics to meet a variety of sewing needs. 1716 Washington St. 402-533-1015 acmefabric.com Apple Barrel Restaurant This unique monument is made from 10 large church bells that peal every 15 minutes and are historical to the area. Located in Pawnee Park. US Hwy. 81 and 33rd Ave. 402-276-3606 visitcolumbusne.com Family-friendly, full-service cafe. Quality menu choices at an affordable price. Please stop in and dine soon! 517 E. 23rd St. 402-564-8268 applebarrelrestaurant.com Ramada Columbus and River’s Edge Convention Center Bistro on the Loup 265 33rd Ave. 402-564-1492 Everything you need for a productive and refreshing trip. Located conveniently on Highway 81 and 30 South next to the Loup River, close to businesses. 265 33rd Ave. 402-564-1492 ramada.com Find out more at VisitNebraska.com 71
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