Ashland

Travel Guide

Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum showing aircraft and interior views
Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum showing aircraft and interior views
Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum showing aircraft and interior views
Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum which includes aircraft and interior views
Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum showing aircraft

Surrounded by vast expanses of undulating verdant terrain, this charming city makes a great base to explore the glorious nature reserves of eastern Nebraska.

The large parks that make up the region around Ashland have a great range of activities, from a safari and an aerospace museum to paddle boats and an ice-skating rink. Spy eagles and hawks soaring above the marshes and grasslands and enjoy a radio-controlled indoor air show.

Among the region’s highlights is Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, a little east of the city. Walk around the two lakes and visit its aquatic center and marina. Go skating on the ice in winter and paddle a boat or go fishing on the water in summer.

Hike or ride horseback along the many trails running through this park. The recreation area has other interesting features, including the Kountze Theater, a mini-golf center and a driving range.

Between the city and the park lies the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum. Watch the exciting indoor air show with radio-controlled models and admire the aircraft collection. Bring your kids to participate in activities and learn from the informative displays.

Trek east along the forested banks of the Platte River on the northern side of Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. The river is 310 miles (500 kilometers) long and feeds the Missouri River at the Iowa border.

Travel southeast of the park and the aerospace museum to reach the Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari. Drive along the safari routes that run beside prairies and wetlands. Get a close-up look at the bears, wolves and eagles in this vast park. Back in Ashland, stroll along tree-lined avenues and explore the historic center.

Find the city in the southwestern outskirts of Omaha in eastern Nebraska. Fly to Eppley Airfield in Omaha and drive for about 50 minutes to reach this city. Travel to other nearby locations, such as Cedar Creek and Lincoln.

Ashland offers ideal and practical lodging options for your trips to eastern Nebraska’s wonderful parks.

Salt Creek Atelier, a luxuriously cozy loft in downtown Ashland NE.

Salt Creek Atelier, a luxuriously cozy loft in downtown Ashland NE.

Ashland
The price is €361 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
€361
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Ashland. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum ...
"What a beautiful place! Well appointed with only the finest amenities (even had a coffee grinder!). Tastefully and classically decorated, with a comfortable welcoming atmosphere, tall ceilings and many windows. Located in the quaint downtown of Ashland, with coffee shops, restaurants, art galleries, ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Salt Creek Atelier, a luxuriously cozy loft in downtown Ashland NE.
Wyndham Omaha / West Dodge

Wyndham Omaha / West Dodge

3 out of 5
655 N 108th Ave, Omaha, NE
The price is €45 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
€45
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.4/10 (1,692 reviews)
"The staff was amazing"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Wyndham Omaha / West Dodge
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Central Omaha by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Central Omaha by IHG

2.5 out of 5
8736 W Dodge Rd, Omaha, NE
The price is €100 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
€100
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (770 reviews)
"Easy Parking"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Central Omaha by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Salt Creek Atelier, a luxuriously cozy loft in downtown Ashland NE.

Salt Creek Atelier, a luxuriously cozy loft in downtown Ashland NE.

Ashland
Stay at this apartment in Ashland. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum ...
"What a beautiful place! Well appointed with only the finest amenities (even had a coffee grinder!). Tastefully and classically decorated, with a comfortable welcoming atmosphere, tall ceilings and many windows. Located in the quaint downtown of Ashland, with coffee shops, restaurants, art galleries, ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Salt Creek Atelier, a luxuriously cozy loft in downtown Ashland NE.
Furnished Acreage by Mahoney - Sleeps 17!  Fire Pit - Shuffleboard - Clean!

Furnished Acreage by Mahoney - Sleeps 17! Fire Pit - Shuffleboard - Clean!

Ashland
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Ashland. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
"Our family had a great time staying in this home. It was great for sleeping 12 people. Our older kids had a blast with pop-a-shot and carpet ball. We enjoyed the close proximity to Mahoney State Park and were able to do do a bit of site seeing. The house is very well stocked with so many everyday ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Furnished Acreage by Mahoney - Sleeps 17! Fire Pit - Shuffleboard - Clean!
Luxury Retreat for Large Groups 10BR Estate in Scenic Ashland, NE

Luxury Retreat for Large Groups 10BR Estate in Scenic Ashland, NE

Ashland
Stay at this vacation home in Ashland. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife ...
Luxury Retreat for Large Groups 10BR Estate in Scenic Ashland, NE
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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