SANDHILLS WHAT TO DO In Valentine, bring your clubs to golf at The Prairie Club , or go on a Sandhills bison tour at Golden Prairie Bison . Campers are welcome to stay on the ranch as well. For river adventures, rent canoes, kayaks and tubes from Niobrara Adventures in Niobrara or Glidden Canoe Rental in Mullen to explore at your own pace. In Taylor, seek out “The Villagers,” over 120 life-sized paintings representing the townsfolk. Explore the Museum of Nebraska Major League Baseball in St. Paul to discover the state’s rich legacy of iconic ballplayers, like Wade Boggs, Bob Gibson and Richie Ashburn. The Golden Husk in Ord features family movies, concerts, community theater and more. Valentine’s Broken Spoke Boutique offers vintage clothing, jewelry and all sorts of accessories and souvenirs. WHERE TO STAY Step into 1950s charm in Bassett at Bassett Lodge and Range Cafe , known as the cattleman’s “home away from home” during its heyday. Hiking, biking, fishing, horseback riding, paddling the Niobrara River — whatever adventures are calling you to Valentine, The Niobrara Lodge is the perfect retreat after a day of exploring. WHERE TO EAT In Loup City? Don’t miss Loup City Diner ’s all-American comfort food. If you’re craving pizza, try a variety of homemade pies at the Pizza Palace in Burwell, or choose from over a dozen brick-oven pizzas at The Tipsy Pine Pizza Pub in Long Pine. WHERE TO DRINK At Double T Bar & Steakhouse in Halsey, order up a cold one with dinner as locals swap stories. See the vines and taste the wines at Niobrara Valley Vineyards in Nenzel. Pop into Kinkaider Brewing Co. in Broken Bow for beer on tap and a craveable food menu. Enjoy a pint of craft beer at Ord’s award-winning Scratchtown Brewing Company , the Sandhills’ first brewery. Choose from varieties such as the Wonder Twins double IPA and Mike Ultra low-calorie lager. “THE VILLAGERS” DARCIA KOVARIK; THE GOLDEN HUSK; BROKEN SPOKE BOUTIQUE BROKEN SPOKE BOUTIQUE NIOBRARA NATIONAL SCENIC RIVER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: The Official 2026 Nebraska State Travel Guide 77
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