Attractions in Beatrice, Nebraska

Historic Homes & Buildings

Elijah Filley Stone Barn 402-228-1679
2 miles south of Filley off Nebraska Highway 4
This local landmark was built in 1874, and was the part of the farm of Elijah Filley his wife Emma and their two sons. It is listed on the National Register of Historic... more info
Gage County Courthouse 402-223-1300
Sixth and Grant Streets, Beatrice, NE 68310
This Romanesque courthouse features a beautiful clock tower. The building was made famous by Laura Ingalls Wilder, who mentioned the Courthouse in her diary in 1894. ... more info map

Homestead National Monument of America 402-223-3514
4 miles west on State Highway 4
The Homestead Act of 1862 was one of the most significant and enduring events in the westward expansion of the United States . Homestead National Monument of America and... more info map
Oregon Trail Marker 402-228-1679
Located 2 Miles West of Lanham
A triangular monument markes the location where over 300,000 travelers crossed from Kansas into Nebraska on the historic Oregon Trail of the 1840's. more info

Beatrice Public Library 402-223-3584
Corner of Sixteenth and Court Streets, Beatrice, NE 68310
This library houses the 3000 volume Nebraska State Genealogical Society Collection, the D.A.R. Lineage Books and materials from the Southeast Nebraska Genealogical... more info map

Gage County Historical Museum 402-228-1679
101 North Second Street, Beatrice, NE 68310
Housed in the original Burlington Depot, this museum traces the history of each town in the county. The Museum's displays show the history of the industries,... more info map
Wymore Train Station Museum
Main Street, Wymore, NE 68310
Train enthusiasts will love this opportunity to learn more about the history of the rail in Nebraska. more info map