SEE & DO EAT STAY Country Cabinn Quiet setting, minutes from the lake; two separate units with full kitchen and baths. Room to park boats. 853 D St. 308-214-0920 HALSEY Charles E. Bessey Tree Nursery 40637 River Loop 308-533-2257 fs.usda.gov/detail/nebraska/about-forest/ districts/?cid=stelprdb5343059 MERNA The Secret Garden The Secret Garden store is filled with unique gifts, handmade crafts and antiques, cards, candies, candles and more! 80445 Rd. 431 thesecretgardenonline.com Dry Creek Western Wear Dry Creek offers a full line of “die hard cowboy stuff” – products used and worn by the people who live this lifestyle everyday. 827 G St. 308-346-4810 drycreekwesternwear.com Double T Bar 103 Main St. 308-533-2208 Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park Halsey Frontier Inn Campground MERRIMAN Arthur Bowring Sandhills Ranch State Historical Park Restored 1870s Plains infantry fort. Open daily May -Sept., 8 a.m. -sunset. Admission: $2 ages 13 and up, $1 ages 3-12, free admission for children under 3. 82034 Fort Ave. 308-346-4715 outdoornebraska.gov/forthartsuff Full hookup spaces complete with restroom and shower facilities. 504 NE Hwy. 2 308-533-2240 halseyfrontierinn.com Nebraska National Forest (Bessey Ranger District) Mariposa Mariposa is a trendy boutique full of women’s clothing, unique home decor, baby items, gifts and locally made items. 412 Grand Ave. 308-346-4964 mariposa-design-events.com 40637 River Loop 308-533-2257 fs.usda.gov/detail/nebraska/about-forest/ districts/?cid=stelprdb5343058 The park preserves a turn-of-the-century working cattle ranch. Ranch house, outbuildings and visitor center. NE Hwy. 61 308-684-3428 outdoornebraska.gov/bowringranch Cottonwood Lake State Recreation Area Cottonwood Lake Rd. 308-684-3428 outdoornebraska.gov/cottonwood Pine Street Cabin 804 Pine St. 308-533-2345 Pump and Pantry Motel Rodeo Inn MULLEN Double R Guest Ranch LLC Enjoy lakes, open prairie and dark skies. Fish, hike, hunt and relax in serious seclusion with cozy cabins equipped with kitchens and outdoor games. 86091 Double R Dr. 308-546-2314 866-217-2042 sandhilldoublerranch.com 517 S. First St. 308-346-5556 150 S. Hwy. 11 308-346-4408 rodeoinnburwell.com HYANNIS Hyannis Hotel 102 S. Main St. 308-458-2344 hyannishotelinc.com Rowse’s 1+1 Ranch Looking to work cattle, saddle up, and learn what ranching is all about? For a true ranching experience, this is your place! 46849 833rd Rd. 308-346-5530 1plus1ranch.com LONG PINE Long Pine Paradise House 198 E. 5th St. 402-640-0816 Glidden Canoe Rental Sandhills Safari Jeep Tours Guided open-air jeep tours on the Switzer Ranch provide a rare opportunity to experience Nebraska’s natural paradise of the Sandhills. 83720 Valleyview Ave. 308-346-4697 Long Pine State Recreation Area Two tent campgrounds on the Middle Loup and Dismal Rivers and RV hookups at the motel. Tanking also available. 507 S.W. 1st St. 308-546-2206 gliddencanoerental.com 402-684-2921 outdoornebraska.gov/longpine Mullen Arts Center LOUP CITY Bowman Lake Middle Loup River access and 20-acre lake. Excellent location for fishing, camping, picnicking and swimming. 308-745-0230 outdoornebraska.gov Sandhills Suites The Mullen Arts Center is comprised of local artists, and features various art exhibitions and adult/youth workshops each month. 109 NW 1st St. 308-546-0636 Spacious suites with a private bedroom and bathroom. Queen pullout couch, big screen TVs, microwave, mini-fridge, coffee maker and local coffee. 412 Grand Ave. 308-346-4964 sandhillssuites.com NENZEL Niobrara Valley Vineyards Nestled in the Sandhills on the Diamond Lazy J Ranch, find a working cattle ranch, a winery and vineyard, and a Western-style tasting room. 90256 State Spur 16F 402-823-4131 nvvsandhills.com Sandstone Grill Colony Bar and Grill 416 Grand Ave. 308-346-4582 sandstonegrill.com The Hub Great burgers and steaks. Refreshments. Motel, liquor store and large Subway in the same complex. Moderately priced menu. 700 NE-92 308-745-0164 180 Grand Ave. 308-346-4674 Colony Inn NEWPORT Newport Pool Hall The Wagner Bunkhouse and Cabins 46042 825th Rd. 308-346-4931 wagnerbunkhouse.com 700 N.E. Hwy. 92 308-745-0164 Loup City Diner 705 O St. 308-745-2021 CALLAWAY Seven Valleys Museum 102 N. Grand Ave. 308-870-2107 Loup City Rx Shoppe NORTH LOUP Davis Creek Reservoir Located 18 miles south of Ord, Davis Creek is a hidden gem in Central Nebraska. Great for wildlife viewing, water sports, camping and fishing. 308-728-3221 nrdnet.org/rec-area/davis-creek-recreation-area An independently owned and operated full-service pharmacy with a wide selection of cards and gift items. 133 S. 7th St. 308-745-2109 loupcityrxshoppe.com ERICSON Get Tanked Nebraska’s first and best tanking operation. Located on the upper Cedar River which is spring-fed. They supply a custom-made picnic table with each tank. 82379 Ericson-Scotia Ave. 308-750-5974 get-tanked.com Sherman Reservoir State Recreation Area Offers nearly 5,000 acres of land and 3,000 acres of water for almost every type of outdoor activity. Park permit required. $6 camping fee per night. 79025 Sherman Dam Rd. 308-745-0230 outdoornebraska.gov/sherman Loup Valley Veterans Memorial Park Hwy. 11 402-389-0537 Main Street Gallery 414 1st St. 308-219-0382 mainstreetgallerynorthloup.com Lake Ericson 94 MEADVILLE Meadville Park 402-382-5646 ORD Anderson Island East Hwy. 70 308-728-5791 49147 Pothast Rd. 308-728-3132 lakeericson.com Find out more at VisitNebraska.com
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