SCENIC ByWAyS 4 THINGS THAT MAKE THE WEST THE BEST Hike or mountain bike Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area and Nature Center in Gering. The views of rocky bluffs, evergreen-studded canyons and the North Platte River Valley are epic at this site, too. Book a relaxing stay at Hotel 21 & Co. in Gering. This elegant property features spacious guest rooms with scenic views of Scotts Bluff National Monument. Be sure to order a nightcap from the onsite 21 Bottles spirits room. Then, sit back, relax and sip your beverage in the sophisticated Two-One Saloon. In Gering, The Mixing Bowl serves breakfast and lunch favorites, from eggs Benedict and breakfast burritos to burgers and BLTs. Be sure to bring your appetite. Browse local artifacts, like farming tools, quilts, pioneer implements and a 100-year-old cookie, at the Bayard Depot Museum , which is located in a former Burlington Northern Railroad Depot. Scan here to view the route THE MIXING BOWL The Official 2026 Nebraska State Travel Guide 53