Attractions around Kearney
Explore 18 attractions, restaurants, shops around Kearney
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Great Platte River Road Archway Monument
3060 E 1st St, Kearney, NE 68847-0462
Spanning I-80 at Exit 275 in Kearney, NE, the Archway's unique, family-friendly experience tells the story of the adventurers who followed the Great Platte River Road across Nebraska and helped to build America. Spend about an hour or more in our historical exhibit. Our personal-audio guide lets you set the pace. Walk with the pioneers on the Oregon Trail. Hear stories of early auto travel on the Lincoln Highway. Watch traffic pass below you on I-80, and so much more! Stretch your legs on our hike/bike trail. Picnic on the Archway grounds. Discover unique souvenirs at the Archway Gift Shop. Make the Archway part of your family's travel adventure.
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Classic Car Collection
3600 Highway 30 E Ste B Suite B, Kearney, NE 68847-9790
This collection of over 200 cars represents one man's 41-year love affair with the automobile. It also represents America's love affair and fascination with automobiles and the evolution of our society around the world of wheels. You'll see a variety of body types and styles. You'll enjoy the incredible detail crafted into many of these vehicles - artistic hood ornaments, instrument gauge panels, wheel styles and headlights. Coordinated together to tell their own stories and help us track the evolution of the model and of the age of automobiles. IPads are provided free of charge to give you additional photographs of the vehicle's details - some not able to be seen by the public as well as more information about the vehicles. This attraction is more than just automobiles. It features artistic displays, interactive multi-media shows and models.
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Christine's Horseback Riding
8215 HIdden Hills Rd, Kearney, NE 68845
We are a kid and beginner friendly horse stable . We have kid broke safe horses and ponies for all ages and levels. All you need is a pair of sturdy boots or sneakers we provide the rest .we can take up to 5 riders at a time. We also offer day on the Farm experience for children and adults. You get to meet and greet our farm goats, chickens', cats and horses. we have you feed all of them, you get to learn about chickens and look for eggs. After that you can visit our goats and pet them. After that you have the opportunity to ride a horse or pony in our arena Trail Rides are year round by reservation only. Ages 3 and up. No experience required. We also offer riding lesson to all ages and pony birthday parties.
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Museum of Nebraska Art
2401 Central Ave Downtown Kearney, Kearney, NE 68847-4501
The Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA) celebrates the history of Nebraska's visual art for diverse audiences. MONA collects, preserves, researches, exhibits, and interprets the work of artists who were born, lived, trained, or worked in Nebraska or who created artworks that reflect the culture of Nebraska.
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Fort Kearny State Historical Park
1020 V Rd, Kearney, NE 68847-8043
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Yanney Heritage Park
2020 W. 11th Street, Kearney, NE 68848
This city park is loaded with features which are free to the public including trails, labyrinth, gardens, lake, splash pads (summer only) and playgrounds. There is a Senior Center that has activities and lunch (for a fee). During the summer months, there is a concessions stand and rentals available (for a fee). There are two air-conditioned facilities to rent for gatherings (for a fee). Great place to relax, play, walk, explore, fish, kayak, picnic, meet and much more! For more information about rentals, contact the City Park and Rec office at 308-237-4644. To donate to the park, contact the Yanney Heritage Park Foundation office at 308-237-7095.
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Hike-Bike Trail Bridge
1020 V Rd, Kearney, NE 68847-8043
Great place for watching sunrises and sunsets.
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Stagecoach
310 3rd Ave, Kearney, NE 68845-7813
The Stagecoach, established in 1973, is a unique store that features a wide variety of merchandise, specializing in Native American and turquoise jewelry, Black Hills gold, Minnetonka hats and moccasins, and an array of Halloween costumes, makeup, and accessories. The Stagecoach also has a silversmith who hand makes some of the jewelry. The Stagecoach is also a souvenir shop that has an array of classic, collectible, and fun souvenirs, as well as unusual gifts for all occasions.
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Cottonmill Lake
Buffalo County, Kearney, NE 68845
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Nebraska Firefighters Museum
2434 E 1st St, Kearney, NE 68847-7904
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G.W. Frank Museum of History and Culture
2010 University Dr Located on the west side of UNK's campus, just off of Highway 30, Kearney, NE 68849-0001
The G.W. Frank Museum is a unique window into Kearney's history. Admission is free. Stop by and enjoy a guided tour, or enjoy the exhibits on your own in this opulent mansion built in 1890 as well as multiple exhibits. Guided tours available every Saturday at 1:00pm (CT) and 3:00pm (CT)
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Kearney Area Children's Museum
5827 4th Ave, Kearney, NE 68845-2879
We are proud to offer more than twenty interactive exhibits that cover a wide variety of interests that include an art studio, science center, train depot, grocery store, fire station, and agriculture area. Guests have the opportunity to explore at their own pace, and are invited to touch, push, pull, build, and play with every exhibit.
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The World Theatre
2318 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847-5349
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Trails & Rails Museum
710 W 11th St Enter Trails & Rails Museum via the New Family History Center, Kearney, NE 68845-7340
Experience the traveler’s journey through Buffalo County! Tour six historic buildings, plus a new blacksmith shop, livery barn, and a UP train! The new Family History Center opened mid-2017 and is the new Museum welcome center which also houses the extensive archive department which includes the Buffalo County records used by researchers world-wide. Join us for several special events through-out the year, including the annual Wagons West Celebration and the Buffalo County Stampede 1/2 marathon, 10K, & 5K! The Trails & Rails Museum is located on the original Mormon Trail route (current 11th St.). The Museum is owned and operated by the Buffalo County Historical Society, which is a not-for-profit, 501C-3 organization. Please check out www.bchs.us for additional details and special events. Summer hours are 10-6 daily, except Sundays are 1-5 pm. September through May hours: M-F 1-5 pm. Archive hours are Mondays from 1-4 or by appointment. We are closed on all major holidays.
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Big Apple Fun Center
500 W 4th St, Kearney, NE 68845-7826