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state. The structure commemorates the trails, river and region,
along with their place in American history.
Visit
Pioneer
Village
for a unique experience. The village is one of Nebraska’s leading
attractions, featuring 50,000 historical items which follow America’s
progress since 1830. You’ll find 350 antique automobiles and trucks,
100 vintage tractors, steam-powered carousels, historic flying machines
and much more!
The
Frank House, on the National Register of Historic Sites, features
Tiffany stained-glass windows, hand-carved oak woodwork and tiled
fireplaces.
Fort
Kearny
was an oasis during a hard journey for thousands of pioneer wagon
trains. For outdoor fun and relaxation, be an eyewitness to the story
by walking through the interpretive center, the blacksmith-carpenter
shop, powder magazine, and split stockade. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
Fort
Kearny
State
Recreation Area is 152 acres of outdoor beaches, swimming, fishing,
camping, picnicking, and the 1.8 mile Fort Kearny Hike Bike Trail.
Showers and changing rooms are available. Located just one mile east of
the Historical Park, a Nebraska State Park Permit is required.
Kearney
is also home to
Cabela’s, an outdoorsman’s paradise. Along with outdoor
equipment form the world’s foremost outfitters, you will find one of the
most impressive trophy collections of deer, elk, moose, bobcats,
cougars, and fish west of the Smithsonian.
The first sign that spring is coming is brought by the sights and sounds
of nearly half a million
Sandhill
Cranes. This is the largest gathering
of Sandhill Cranes in the world. The cranes stop at the Platte River
during their annual northern migration from their wintering areas in the
southern United States and Mexico. There are also geese, ducks, bald
eagles and other waterfowl to be observed in wetland areas. Audubon
Nebraska’s Rowe Sanctuary is central Nebraska’s only wildlife sanctuary
located on the main channel of the Platte River.
Visitors view cranes from enclosed observation blinds on guided field
trips during march and early April. Serious nature photographers may
use one of three photo blinds set up close to the major crane roost
sites on the river. A Rivers and Wildlife Celebration (Spring River
Conference) is held in Kearney in march. The conference provides the
opportunity to learn more about the
Platte
River, cranes prairies and conservation efforts.
Fossil records indicate that the cranes have been visiting the Platte
River region for millions of years. For six weeks each spring, visitors
have the opportunity to experience the sights and sounds of 90 percent
of the world’s Sandhill Cranes, when they stay long enough to build up
the strength to continue their migration.
Do
you like classic cars? Then
Chevyland U.S.A. is for you. The site
contains one of America’s largest and best collections of vintage
Chevrolets from 1914 to 1975 and also 50 collectible motorcycles.
One of the unique attractions of
Kearney
is Cookbooks by Morris Press, one of the nation’s largest cookbook
publishers, founded in 1933. Browse through thousands of cookbooks from
all 50 states, regional favorites and specialty books at outlet prices.
A free cookbook is given to all visitors.
The Tri-City Arena is located in Kearney right off Interstate 80, the
most traveled interstate in
Nebraska.
Opened in the Fall of 2000, the 5,000 seat venue has been host to the
USHL Hockey Team the
Tri-City Storm, big name concerts and special events bringing in thousands of
spectators. With over 54,000 square feet of exhibit space it is the
prime location for a variety of entertainment functions and meetings in
which hundreds of thousands of people have utilized for fun and for
work.
Annual events in the area include: Gateway Farm Expo, Nebraska
Cattlemen’s Classic, National Antique Tractor Pull and Toy Show,
monster-truck show, outstanding rodeos, Buffalo County Fair, 3rd
of July Fireworks Extravaganza, and much more!
As
you can see,
Kearney and
Buffalo County have plenty to offer when it’s time to relax and enjoy.
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