Attractions in Kearney, Nebraska
Amusements
Big Apple Fun Center 308-234-4545
500 West 4th Street, Kearney, NE 68845
Bowling, laser tag, mini golf, go-karts, a soft indoor playground, over 50 arcade and redemption games, and more. more infoCrane Watch & Spring Migration 308-237-3101
Platte River Basin
Annual migration of sandhill cranes, whooping cranes, ducks, geese and bald eagles. more info map
Historic Homes & Buildings
Frank House 308-865-8284
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Mansion built in 1889. more info map
Historic Sites & Monuments
Great Platte River Road Archway Monument 308-237-1000
3060 East 1st Street, Kearney, NE 68847
Kearney Exit 272
Experience frontier adventures from the days of the Oregon Trail to tomorrow's information superhighway. Immersive exhibit area will offer the sense of walking with... more info map
Museums & Galleries
Children's Museum 308-236-5437
2013 Ave A, Kearney, NE 68847
A hands-on learning experience for children and their parents. more info mapFort Kearney Museum 308-234-5200
131 South Central Avenue, Kearney, NE 68847
Extensive historical and multicultural displays. Glass-bottom boat. The museum is open Memorial Day to Labor Day. more info mapMuseum of Nebraska Art 308-865-8559
24th and Central Avenues, Kearney, NE 68847
The impresive collection features works about Nebraska and and some pieces created by local artists. more info mapNebraska Firefighters Museum & Education Center 308-338-3473
2434 East 1st Street, Kearney, NE 68847
Its mission is to preserve Nebraska’s firefighting heritage, foster public understanding of the impact and benefit of firefighting in regard to saving lives and... more infoTrails and Rails Museum 308-234-3041
710 W 11th, Kearney, NE 68845
US depot, caboose, six turn-of-the-century buildings. more info map
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Fort Kearney State Historical Park 308-865-5305
4 mi south on Nebr 44 and 4 mi east on L50A
Frontier outpost on Oregon Trail features recreated stockade, blacksmith shop, and other structures. more info mapFort Kearny State Recreation Area 308-865-5305
3/4 miles east and 1 mi north of Fort Kearney Park
Camping, hike-bike trail along the Platte River, and more. more info map
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