Known locally for it's small sandy beach area, swimming, boating, jet skiing and dining, Johnson Lake is a must see for visitors to this area. Lake Shore Marina provides boat and jet ski rentals as well as excellent dining. Lake Shore Marina Restaurant & Lounge is closed on Mondays.
Lakeside Country Club
74839 Highway 283, Elwood, NE 68937
Semi-Private 18 hole golf course. Designed by Marty Johnson. First opened in 1967. Seasonal.
Heartland Military Museum
606 Heartland Road, Lexington, NE 68850
Museum of Military vehicles just a short distance from the hotel.
Dawson County Historical Society
805 Taft Street, Lexington, NE 68850
Newly renovated and expanded museum with a couple of out buildings
Great Platte River Road Archway Monument
1 Archway Parkway, Kearney, NE 68847
Just east of Kearney NE is the Archway Museum which spans over Interstate 80. This is a must see for children and adults.
Meadowlark Hills Golf Course
3300 And 30th Ave., Kearney, NE 68848
18 Hole Public course opened for play in 1993 and designed by David Gill and Steven Halberg. The course is operated by the city of Kearney. From the back tees the course plays 6,485 yards and from the front tees the course plays 4,967 yards. Par is 72. This course is laid out on the bluffs of the Platte River Valley with water challenges and sand bunkers strategically placed.
Buffalo Ridge Golf Course
7005 N. "N" Street, Kearney, NE 68850
Public 9 hole course.
University of Nebraska at Kearney
905 W. 25th Street, Kearney, NE 68849
Great University experience with a small city atmosphere
Museum of Nebraska Art
2401 Central Avenue, Kearney, NE 68847
Must see museum in Kearney, NE
Viaero Event Center
609 Platte Road, Kearney, NE 68847
Hosts concerts, food shows, ice hocky and more. Check with the Chamber of Commerce for current information.
Robert Henri Museum
218 E. 8th, Cozad, NE 69130
Located off I-80 exit 222 in Cozad is the Robert Henri Museum. Learn the history of this world famous artist and enjoy the town that his family founded in 1873. Open May through September, Tuesdays through Saturdays. Open Sundays, Mondays and Holidays by appointment only.
Pony Express Station
510 15th Street, Gothenburg, NE 69138
Get in touch with the old west ways of life. A must see, Gorhenburg's Pony Express Station.
Sandhill Crane Migration
44450 Elm Island Road, Gibbon, NE 68840
Rowe Sanctuary. Seasonal hours of operation. Call for reservations, fees apply.
J-2 Eagle Viewing Facility
Off of road 433 & 749, south of Lexington. Viewing facility is well marked.
Facility is open Dec. 26th through mid February, closed on Jan. 1st. Open to groups during the week by appt only.
Lexington Recreation Complex
Has 5 baseball/softball fields, 4 large soccer fields, indoor batting complex, and more. Operated by city of Lexington. Located on the west side of Lexington on 13th street. Contact the city directly for information on usage.