NEBRASKLAND MAGAZINE/NEBRASKA GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION COTTONWOOD LAKE STATE RECREATION AREA BRIDGES TO BUTTES 197 MILES | 3 HOURS The Route: U.S. 20 between the Wyoming border and Valentine From the high bridges of Valentine to the high plains near the Wyoming border, this route takes you through rolling Sandhills in the east, wild prairies in the northern panhandle and scenic buttes, the Pine Ridge and Fort Robinson in the west. 4 GEMS WORTH A STOP 1. Stay overnight in the historic Harrison House Hotel in Harrison, built in 1886 by the Chicago Northwestern Railroad. With vintage details and period charm, this independently owned bed-and-breakfast gives guests a cozy yesteryear vibe. 2. Cozy up with espresso drinks, cocktails and delicious food at Chadron’s Bean Broker Coffee House & Pub . 3. Visit the Tri-State Old Time Cowboys Memorial Museum in Gordon to explore cowboy artifacts dating back to the 1880s. 4. At Cottonwood Lake State Recreation Area in Merriman, explore 180 acres of Sandhills scenery surrounding a 60-acre lake. The park is a perfect place to get away from it all with boating, fishing, birdwatching and more. 44 Scan here for directions VisitNebraska.com
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