SANDHILLS Home to the Niobrara National Scenic River, this region’s visual landscape and ecological diversity create a natural getaway. GOLDEN HUSK, ORD WHAT TO DO Bring your clubs to golf at The Prairie Club in Valentine. Join a guided hunt led by Nebraska Outdoor Experience in Arthur or fish for rainbow trout at Keller Park State Recreation Area in Ainsworth. In Taylor, seek out “The Villagers,” life-sized paintings representing the townsfolk of a bygone era. The Golden Husk in Ord features family movies and performances, ranging from concerts to community theater and more. WHERE TO STAY Stay at Comstock Premier Lodge in Sargent for a chance to hunt pheasant, elk and other game. Plan a stay with Calamus Outfitters in Burwell for eco-tours and bonfires. Step into 1950s charm in Bassett at Bassett Lodge , known as the cattleman’s “home away from home” during its heyday. NIOBRARA VALLEY VINEYARDS, NENZEL WHERE TO DRINK At Double T Bar & Steakhouse in Halsey, order up a cold one with dinner as locals swap stories. When it comes to wine, Nebraska boasts some unique blends—born of necessity due to a short growing season. See the vines and taste the wines at Niobrara Valley Vineyards in Nenzel. In Arnold, you’ll find Grazers Bar & Grill where you can dine on locally raised, perfectly aged beef. WHERE TO EAT Brake for nostalgia in Valentine, where carhops serve burgers and sundaes at the Frosty Drive-In . In Loup City? Don’t miss Loup City Diner’s all-American comfort food. Satisfy sweet cravings at the Sweet Shoppe in St. Paul. In Bassett, let the Range Café feed you the way it has fed diners since mid-century THE PRAIRIE CLUB, VALENTINE VisitNebraska.com/sandhills cattlemen frequented the spot. Go for salads, sandwiches and more at Sandstone Grill in Burwell. 92 Find out more at VisitNebraska.com
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