From far-stretching farmlands, red barns and silos to the naturescapes of the Sandhills and Calamus River, this byway is a treat for photographers and those willing to just sit back, relax and take it all in.
From Wood River:
24 miles north on NE-11 to Dannebrog • 28 miles north on NE-11 to Scotia
17 miles north on NE-11 to Ord • 7 miles north on NE-11 to Elyria
10 miles north on NE-11 to Burwell • 46 miles north on NE-11 to Brewster
16 miles west on NE-91 to Dunning
Stop into nearby Calamus Outfitters for a Sandhills adventure. Float down the Calamus River Nebraska-style, take a Jeep tour to explore the habitats of these grass-stabilized sand dunes and enjoy the dark-sky views overhead before retiring to your cabin or lodge for the night.
Hartsuff became a fortress for the friendly Pawnee tribe and pioneers.
Choose from varieties such as the Wonder Twins double IPA and Sideburns’ milk stout.
Explore more than 6,000 square feet of honeycombed caves inside.
Sample everything from freshly baked loaves of bread to cookies, kolaches, cinnamon rolls and scotcheroos to pizza
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Play a round of 18 at Centura Hills Golf Club. Forget your clubs? No problem! The golf club offers clubs for rent. Plus, there’s a driving range and putting green too.
Snap a photo with artist Karen Neppl’s #WingsAcrossTheHeartland. These colorful wing murals can be found across multiple cities in central Nebraska.
For a night of burgers and bowling, stop by Cairo Bowl & The Watering Hole. Be sure to ask about the weekly specials for discounted rates.
The first weekend in June, honor Danish heritage at the Grundlovsfest festival.
Save the date for an old-fashioned Christmas festival on the first weekend of every December,
