Things to Do in Central Nebraska in 2026

Great Platte River Road Archway featuring a statue or sculpture

Great Platte River Road Archway which includes a bridge

Classic Car Collection which includes interior views and heritage elements

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What to do in Central Nebraska

Discover the most popular places to visit in Central Nebraska

Great Platte River Road Archway

Trace Nebraska’s settlers, from early pioneers to modern car salesmen, at this iconic bridge-like museum arching over Interstate 80.

Classic Car Collection

Get a closer look at a 1930s Rolls-Royce, enter a 1950s gas station and see an original ticket booth from a drive-in theater.

Fort Kearny State Historical Park

You can take time to visit Fort Kearny State Historical Park during your travels to Kearney. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Fonner Park

Fonner Park is just one of the places to see in Grand Island, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's festivals or attend a sporting event.

Heartland Events Center

Catch an event at Heartland Events Center during your trip to Grand Island. Experience the area's festivals or attend a sporting event.

Nebraska State Fair Grounds

Enjoy an outing to Nebraska State Fair Grounds during your stay in Grand Island. Experience the area's festivals or attend a sporting event.

Grand Island Casino Resort at Fonner Park

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Grand Island Casino Resort at Fonner Park during your time in Grand Island? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

University of Nebraska Kearney

Explore the campus of University of Nebraska Kearney as part of your travels around Kearney. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Audubon Rowe Sanctuary

Take the family on an outing to Audubon Rowe Sanctuary during your trip to Gibbon. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Central Nebraska

Kearney Downtown Historic District

If you're spending some time in Kearney Downtown Historic District, Museum of Nebraska Art and The World Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Central Hastings Historic District

While Central Hastings Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Heartwell Lake and Hastings Museum of Natural and Cultural History are some notable places to visit nearby.

Railside

While Railside isn't home to many top sights, Nebraska State Fair Grounds and Grand Island Casino Resort at Fonner Park are some notable places to visit nearby.