Arlo and Anne Wirth Gallery
Near the historic county courthouse, the Arlo and Anne Wirth Gallery displays regional art inside the town’s Carnegie Library. It is open during regular library hours. 106 S. Broadway. (402) 254-6245.
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Bluebird Nursery
Bluebird Nursery, Trial Gardens and All-American Display Gardens is known for its hardy perennials, wildflowers, vines and hard-to-find plants. The display garden is open year-round. Guided tours by reservation. The nursery is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 519 Cherry St. (402) 892-3457.
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Boone County Raceway
At 11th and Fairview, Boone County Raceway’s 3/8 mile oval dirt track is home to bombers, street stocks, IMCA Modifieds and limited late models. Races are held Fridays at 8 p.m. (with other special events) May through August. Admission is $8 for adults, $4 for high school students, and $3 for ages 6-12. Ages 5 and under are free with paying adult. (402) 395-5171.
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Bow View Farm
"Bow View Farm offers birdseed, feeders, Christmas trees, fresh wreaths, drug-free pork, and Nebraska postcards. It is open first three weekends after Thanksgiving for Christmas trees, and by appointment. Seasonal pre-scheduled group tours are also available. Go one mile west and 3 1/4 miles south of town. (402) 388-4798.
For more information, contact the Crofton Area Chamber of Commerce. (402) 388-4813."
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Calico Annie’s Quilt Shop
Calico Annie’s Quilt Shop occupies a former hardware store built in 1894. The store offers a large variety of quilting supplies, patters, fabric and tools. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday. 210 Broadway. (308) 536-2925.
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Cuthills Vineyards
On the way to Willow Creek, stop by Cuthills Vineyards, Nebraska’s first winery. Years ago, experts told Ed Swanson that he’d never grow good wine grapes in Nebraska. He proved them wrong, and produces award-winning wines. Across the state, many grape-growers and vintners have followed Swanson’s lead. The winery holds an annual wine and blues music festival each summer, and is open Jan-April, Fri-Sun, 1-5 p.m.; May-Dec, Wed-Sat, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 1-6 p.m. Closed holidays. Tours are available. Cuthills is three miles west of town on 853 Rd., north of Willow Creek Recreation Area. (402) 329-6774.
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DeGroot Orchard
"North of town along Highway 81 (and nine miles south of Norfolk), the 40-acre DeGroot Orchard has 20 varieties of apples, plus fresh cider, watermelons, pumpkins, squash and other fall amenities. Walking tours are available. It is open daily, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., from mid-September through the end of October. (402) 454-3445."
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Diane's Greenhouse
Diane’s Greenhouse offers annuals and perennials at a farm west of Fordyce. Look for signs on Highway 81. (402) 357-3754.
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Downtown Orchard
"Despite having fewer than 400 residents, Orchard has a good variety of unique shops and museums. Downtown, you can find homemade fudge at Corner Hardware, (402) 893-3111, and imports from Central America and Scandinavia at La Casa Imports, (402) 655-2200. Outside of town, at 51241 866th Rd., Woodworks from the Barn offers custom woodworking. (402) 893-2113.
Museums include the Rex Theater, an old movie house that’s now a museum of local history at 225 Windom St., (402) 893-3816, and the Schoolhouse Museum, a memorial to rural schools, (402) 893-3816. Both are open by appointment."
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Eastern Nebraska’s Antique Capital
With seven antique stores downtown, Fremont bills itself as Eastern Nebraska’s Antique Capital. It’s also a great place for railroad buffs and lovers of passenger trains.
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Fontanelle Orchard
Fontanelle Orchard is open year-round, with tours available by request. It is six miles north of Fremont on Highway 275, then four miles east on Highway 91. (402) 727-5272.
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Garden Perennials
"Garden Perennials has three acres of gardens and perennial flowers, including 720 varieties of daylilies. Tours are available by appointment. It is 3 1/2 miles south of Wayne on Highway 15, and open April-October, Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 2-6 p.m. Daylily Festival in July. (402) 375-3615."
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Gilman Park Arboretum
On North Mill Street, one block north of Main Street, Gilman Park Arboretum has more than 250 varieties of woody plants and 80 perennials on 14 acres. Self-guided trail brochures are available for the partially paved 1.2-mile path. (402) 329-4873.
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Harold and Leona’s Toyland and Museum
Harold and Leona’s Toyland and Museum at 631 Chestnut has antique toys, dolls, furniture, pedal cars, advertising pieces and other collectibles. It is open by appointment only, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission is $2 per person. (402) 652-3481.
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Heartland Experience
The Heartland Experience is an organization of six local country businesses, including the St. James Marketplace. The businesses offer farm-related and outdoor “adventures.” More information can be found at the marketplace and by visiting www.heartlandexperience.com.
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Horsemen’s Atokad Downs
Horsemen’s Atokad Downs, at the Highway 77 and 20 bypass, offers live thoroughbred racing in September and simulcast races year round. (402) 494-5722.
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KartWheels Raceway
"Four-cycle go-kart racers from around the state compete at KartWheels Raceway, along Highway 24 at the West edge of town. It is open Saturday evenings, May-August. (402) 379-0639.
For more information, contact the Stanton Community Club. (402) 439-2208."
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Klown Doll Museum
The Klown Doll Museum has more than 2,800 clown dolls of all sizes. Located across from Chilvers Park at the corner of Highway 20 and Maple Street, the building also houses the Chamber of Commerce information center. Admission is free and the museum is open Memorial Day-Labor Day, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The rest of the year it is open Monday through Friday, 1-5 p.m., or by appointment. (402) 582-4433. Watch for "hoped for" addition, possibly ready in spring, with another collection of over 1000 clown dolls.
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Little Red Hen Theatre
The Little Red Hen Theatre is a new theater that features live plays and musicals and a variety of arts activities. 316 Main St. (402) 287-2818.
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Main Street Wayne
"Main Street Wayne is a historic downtown district with niche shops and restaurants. (402) 375-5062
Wayne State College Planetarium, inside the Carhart Science Building at 111 Main St., offers free shows September-April. (402) 375-7000.
At 702 Lincoln St., the Wayne County Historical Museum exhibits local history in a restored early-1900s house. It is open Memorial Day-Labor Day, Sun day 2-4 p.m., or by appointment. (402) 375-1278.
For more information, contact the Wayne Chamber of Commerce. (402) 375-2240."
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Midland Lutheran College Heritage Arboretum
At 900 N. Clarkson St., Midland Lutheran College Heritage Arboretum has 25 acres of trees, shrubs and sculptures. (800) 642-8382.
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Nebraska Motorplex
"Nebraska Motorplex offers drag racing and other motor sports from early April to late October. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. for Friday night street races; racing begins at 7 p.m. Gates open at 1 p.m. for Saturday street races; racing begins at 1:30 p.m. On Sunday, gates open at 7:30 a.m., racing begins at 8 a.m., and eliminations begin at 1 p.m. Admission varies by event. From U.S. Highway 275, turn south on Raceway Rd. between Scribner and Hooper. (402) 664-3364 or (402) 466-1759."
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Norfolk Arts Center
The Norfolk Arts Center, located at 305 N. 5th St., is a non-profit community organization which has been bringing the people and the arts together since 1978. We offer art classes, exhibits and performances for your enjoyment and education. We have art exhibits that change 1-2 months, theater, dance and music performances offered throughout the year, and beginning to advanced arts classes for all ages. Our hours of operation are Tuesday – Friday, 9am – 5pm, Saturday, 12pm – 5pm, and closed on Sundays and Mondays. Admission is free and tours are available by appointment. (402) 371-7199 • info@norfolkartscenter.org • http://www.norfolkartscenter.org/
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Omaha Indian Reservation
The Omaha Tribe has occupied this region since the mid-18th century. The Omaha Indian Reservation hosts the tribe’s annual powwow in August.
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Poppy’s Pumpkin Patch
From September 22-October 31, Poppy’s Pumpkin Patch is open daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. It has a tree house, playground equipment, jail, jungle hike, playhouse, kiddie train, racetrack and maze. Produce and pumpkins are sold, too. Poppy’s also hosts a four-day Easter Egg Hunt in the spring. Admission is $3; call for group tours. The handicapped-accessible facility is three miles south on Highway 81, then 2 1/2 miles west. (402) 379-0455.
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Riviera Raceway
The Riviera Raceway offers Saturday night racing on a clay track. On Highway 81, south to Tyco Industries, then east on Sherwood Road. (402) 371-3936. For more information, contact the Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau. (888) 371-2932.
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Sheila’s Country Gardens
Four miles south of town along Highway 57, Sheila’s Country Gardens sells annuals and perennials. (402) 254-6379.
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Sioux City
Across the Missouri River to the north is Sioux City, with riverboat casinos, entertainment venues and shopping.
For more information on South Sioux City and Sioux City, contact the South Sioux City Convention and Visitors Bureau. (800) 793-6327.
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St. Andrew's Grotto
Open year-round, St. Andrew’s Grotto at 310 East Lincoln is a place for meditation and enjoyment of religious displays. (402) 373-2233.
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St. James Marketplace
"The St. James Marketplace, just north of Highway 12, is a historic schoolhouse that includes farmers market, community craft displays from more than 60 area artisans, tea room, history room. It is open Memorial Day-Labor Day, Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (402) 357-3300."
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Starlite Drive-In
"Along Highway 275 east side of town, the Starlite Drive-In is one of only a few hundred drive-in theaters remaining in the United States (and one of only three in Nebraska). The drive-in shows first-run movies in double features. Shows begin at dusk, seven days a week, April through Labor Day. (402) 887-5584.
The Antelope County Museum features pioneer exhibits including machinery, tools and a furnished log cabin and historic church. It is open during the summer, Saturday-Sunday, 1:30-4:30 p.m., or by appointment. Admission is $3 for adults; children under 12 are admitted free. The museum is along Highway 275 at 506 L Street. (402) 887-4999."
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Too Far North
Nebraska wines are featured at Too Far North, a wine-tasting room and art gallery inside a restored 1904 brick building at 111 N. 14th St. (402) 468-WINE.
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Uptown Brewery
Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, the Uptown Brewery, 801 10th St., offers fine dining with a wide selection of wines and beers. A Sunday champagne brunch is served 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (402) 439-5100.
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Vogie's Quilts and Treasures
Vogie’s Quilts and Treasures is one of Nebraska’s best quilt stores. In fact, it’s been named one of the top ten in North America by Better Homes & Gardens. Open 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday-Saturday. 2nd and Oak streets. (402) 693-2230.
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Wayne State College Arboretum
The Wayne State College Arboretum, at 111 Main St., includes an herb garden, nature center, Wildcat Trail, Willow Bowl trail and hundreds of varieties of plant life. Tours are available upon request. (402) 375-7081.
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Wayne State College Planetarium
Wayne State College Planetarium, inside the Carhart Science Building at 111 Main St., offers free shows September-April. (402) 375-7000.
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Zoo Nebraska
"In town, on Highway 20, Zoo Nebraska has monkeys, tigers, parrots, birds of prey, reptiles, wolves, and other animals. It is open March 1-Nov 1 daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. It is open weekends only during winter. Admission: $4.50 adults, $3.50 seniors, $3 children, free admission for children under 2. Handicapped accessible. (402) 893-2002."
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