Central Nebraska

Travel Guide

Grand Island which includes a house
Great Platte River Road Archway featuring a bridge
Great Platte River Road Archway featuring a statue or sculpture
Classic Car Collection which includes interior views and heritage elements
Great Platte River Road Archway featuring interior views

Where to stay in Central Nebraska

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Kearney Downtown Historic District

While visiting Kearney Downtown Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like The World Theatre and Museum of Nebraska Art.

Kearney Downtown Historic District
Grand Island which includes interior views, art and zoo animals

Railside

Though Railside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Island Oasis Water Park and Nebraska State Fair Grounds.

Railside
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Central Hastings Historic District

Central Hastings Historic District might not have many top sights, but Hastings Museum of Natural and Cultural History and Heartwell Lake are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Central Hastings Historic District
Motel 6 Kearney, NE

Motel 6 Kearney, NE

2 out of 5
101 Talmadge St, Kearney, NE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €64 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
€64
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kearney. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,226 reviews)
Nice hotel
"Very clean hotel. It looked recently updated. I was there for a stopover on a road trip but would stay there again!"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Motel 6 Kearney, NE
New Victorian Inn and Suites

New Victorian Inn and Suites

2.5 out of 5
903 2nd Ave, Kearney, NE
The price is €81 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
€81
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kearney. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,017 reviews)
Quick over night stay.
"The room and bed were comfortable. The breakfast was light compared to most hotels."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

New Victorian Inn and Suites
Holiday Inn Kearney by IHG

Holiday Inn Kearney by IHG

3 out of 5
110 2nd Ave, Kearney, NE
The price is €140 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
€140
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kearney. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (841 reviews)
"Kids loved the pool slides. Friendly staff, clean rooms. Would stay here again."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Kearney by IHG
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Charming cottage in the countryside with adventure & creative experiences.

Charming cottage in the countryside with adventure & creative experiences.

Dannebrog
Stay at this cottage in Dannebrog. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"This cottage was wonderful! It was well supplied with everything I needed, plus some extra goodies and the location is lovely. The owner was very prompt with responses to any messages."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Charming cottage in the countryside with adventure & creative experiences.
Crane and Nature Lovers Dream - Perfect for Crane Viewing!

Crane and Nature Lovers Dream - Perfect for Crane Viewing!

Shelton
Stay at this vacation home in Shelton. Enjoy a garden, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (121 reviews)
"The property was very nice inside and out. The owner was quick to respond to my questions."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Crane and Nature Lovers Dream - Perfect for Crane Viewing!
Charming 2-bedroom apartment in the Historic Downtown Grand Island

Charming 2-bedroom apartment in the Historic Downtown Grand Island

Grand Island
Stay at this apartment in Grand Island. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Island Oasis Water Park and Nebraska ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Modern Loft with Downtown Vibe
"Great loft in a lively downtown atmosphere. The only suggestion would be to have darkening shades and or darkening curtains in the bedrooms with windows. Lots of natural lighting throughout the loft. So having the flexibility to close blinds, etc. would be nice. Would recommend this loft! Manager ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

Charming 2-bedroom apartment in the Historic Downtown Grand Island
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Popular places to visit

Classic Car Collection which includes interior views and heritage elements

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.

Classic Car Collection
Island Oasis Water Park which includes swimming and a water park as well as a small group of people

Island Oasis Water Park

Splash in the wave pool, build sandcastles and race down speed slides at Grand Island’s popular summer water park.

Island Oasis Water Park
The Archway

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.

Great Platte River Road Archway
Fort Kearny State Historical Park

Fort Kearny State Historical Park

Explore the great outdoors at Fort Kearny State Historical Park, a lovely green space in Kearney. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Fort Kearny State Historical Park
Audubon Rowe Sanctuary

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 savour the top-notch restaurants.

Audubon Rowe Sanctuary
Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer featuring a house

Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer

Through costumed interpreters and historic buildings, relive the history of Nebraska’s fearless pioneers at Grand Island’s award-winning museum.

Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer
The Archway

Kearney

Valentine showing tranquil scenes and horse riding as well as a couple

Valentine

Holdrege

Holdrege