LOCAL AREA

Join the 1.5 million visitors who have experienced the westward expansion of a nation through the eyes of those who lived it. Spanning 310 feet over Interstate 80 near Kearney, Nebraska, The Archway presents 170 years of transportation history through detailed displays and harrowing stories you’ll hear as you walk over one of America’s busiest interstate highways.

Classic Car Collection is the best public car attraction between Chicago and Denver that includes more than 160 vintage automobiles from the early 1900’s to the 1980’s. The attraction includes video and multi-media displays throughout. Visitors are able to read a description of each automobile as they tour the attraction. The Collection is housed in a 50,000 sq. ft. space in the Kearney Cabela’s building. The Classic Car Collection was created to house automobiles donated by Bernie and Janice

Built to protect Overland Trail travelers, Fort Kearny SHP near Kearney was a stage station, home station for the Pony Express, outfitting depot for Indian campaigns and home of the Pawnee Scouts. The stockade, parade grounds and blacksmith shop have been rebuilt. The Visitors Center is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and during the Sandhill Crane spring migration

The Frank House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built in 1889 as George Washington Frank’s third mansion. Designed by his son George Frank, Jr., it is made of red Colorado sandstone based on the H.H. Richardson Romanesque shingle style. Its focal point is an authentic five by nine-foot stained glass window by Tiffany. The mansion was wired for electricity during construction and included three bathrooms, steam heat, servants’ quarters and ten fireplaces. Seven firep

Located 22 miles south of Kearney. Live demonstrations and more than 50,000 historic items displayed to show America’s progress since 1830. It is efficiently arranged for you to see it all by walking less than a mile. Enjoy fine food at good old fashioned prices at the Pioneer Restaurant. The Pioneer Village Campground has 135 spaces, most are shaded. Call for current rates.

The Kearney Area Children’s Museum is dedicated to developing within children and adults a feeling of excitement about learning, a sense of family and community. The Children’s Museum provides fun, interactive educational experiences for children. It’s a place for children and families to experience the world of science, cultures and the arts in a unique, hands-on environment.

Local live theatre, performed for the community, by the community. Seasons begin in the fall and end the following summer. Children’s theatre, dinner theatre and matinees available. Capacity: 200

The Merryman Performing Arts Center is a 760 seat community arts center located in an active elementary school. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. They offer quality dance, music and theatre performances, educational events and workshops. Theatre capacity: 763

See Nebraska through 175 years of great art from the 19th century to the contemporary scene. MONA is the home of the official art collection of the State of Nebraska. No matter how often you visit, you always discover something special. Visit our MONA Shop stocked with unique gift ideas, spend some time in the Outdoor Sculpture Garden or call ahead for a Docent lead group tour. Renaissance revival building. No admission charge and plenty of free parking. Available for receptions.

The Nebraska Firefighters Museum and Education Center is designed to provide a place to safeguard and preserve Nebraska’s proud firefighting heritage and to educate individuals on fire prevention. Located on the Great Platte River Road Archway Campus. The museum provides adequate parking for groups of all size. A large conference room and party room are available for a variety of gatherings.

Lillian Annette Rowe Bird Sanctuary, commonly known as Rowe Sanctuary, is dedicated to the conservation of Sandhill Cranes, Whooping Cranes and other migratory birds, and their habitat along the Platte River in south-central Nebraska. Owned and managed by the National Audubon Society, the original purchase of 782 acres in 1974, which was funded by Lillian Annette Rowe of Trenton, NJ, included 2.5 miles of river channel, wet meadows, and some agricultural fields.

The Big Apple Fun Center is Kearney’s largest family entertainment facility; including mini-golf, bowling, laser tag and more. All your recreational needs can be filled in one stop here at the Big Apple. The Big Apple is open 7 days a week, year round.