Cultural Attractions

World-renowned museums, music, amazing architecture and more! With Nebraska's Choice Hotels^® you'll be a stone's throw away from it all. Take a peek at the cultural attractions the state of Nebraska offers.

In the Pioneer Country Region

Renaissance Gallery
911 L Street
Aurora, NE   68818
402-694-6210

What was the Renaissance? The Renaissance - literally translated as "rebirth" - was an emerging out of the dark ages into the modern era. The Renaissance Gallery symbolizes that "rebirth", as it brings a variety of works by local artists to the town of Aurora in a beautifully restored gallery. Call ahead for special events!

The Lyceum
225 Main Street
Brownville, NE   68321
402-825-4321

Discover a valuable collection - thousands of used books! The Lyceum is perhaps Brownsville's most important destination, and as such contains many limited-edition and otherwise rare prints of classics and modern tales alike. After browsing through this impressive collection, lounge at the café with your newfound manuscripts.

In the Lewis and Clark Region

Lewis and Clark Visitor Center
Highway 121
Crofton, NE   68410
402-667-2546

Travel 10 miles north of the town of Crofton, and you'll find a little roadside attraction that's hardly worth passing by. The Lewis and Clark Visitor Center provides a fascinating glimpse of Lewis and Clark Lake, named for the legendary explorers who pioneered much of our country's westward expanse.

Norfolk Arts Center
305 N. 5th Street
Norfolk, NE   68701
402-371-7199

At the Norfolk Arts Center, you'll find a presentation of the arts in all their various forms, promoting appreciation, and enjoyment and, last but not least, participation. Enjoy new exhibits monthly.

In the Metro Region

Willow Point Gallery and Museum
1431 Silver Street
Ashland, NE   68003
402-944-3613

Head down to Willow Point Gallery and Museum, one of Nebraska's most renowned galleries where you'll enjoy an indoor wonderland where exhibits include 29 wildlife species on display. From polar bears to waterfalls, foliage to creeks, there's nothing left untouched in Gene Roncka's paintings, which depict Nebraska's rich history.

Strategic Air & Space Museum
28210 Park Highway
Ashland, NE   68003
402-827-3100

At the Strategic Air & Space Museum, visitors will be given a glimpse into a world which is unknown to many: the world of aviation, and beyond. This world-class museum is home to a simply massive permanent collection of well-known aircraft, as well as missiles and even a few spacecraft.

In the Panhandle Region

Carnegie Arts Center
204 W. 4th Street
Alliance, NE   69301
308-762-4571

Experience one of the finest art collections in the state of Nebraska at the Carnegie Arts Center, named for one of the most famous families to ever be involved with philanthropy in the arts. At this historic building which dates back to 1911, you'll witness local and regional artwork, as well as a charming sculpture garden.

Five Rocks Amphitheater
Five Rocks Road
Gering, NE   69341
308-436-0056

Travel one-half miles southeast of Scotts Bluff National Monument, and you'll find yourself at Five Rocks Amphitheater, one of the more well-known venues for theater and music in this part of Nebraska. What's a favorite event at the Amphitheater, known for its state-of-the-art design? The summer concert series, featuring jazz, blues, country and rock performances.

In the Prairie Lakes Region

Neville Center for the Performing Arts
301 E. 5th Street
North Platte, NE  
308-532-8559

Head down to the Neville Center for the Performing Arts to experience what North Platte's cultural palate has to offer. Located in the historic Fox Theater, which was originally built as a movie and vaudeville theater in the early 1920's, you can catch various forms of entertainment here these days, ranging from music to theater.

Petrified Wood Gallery
525 E. 1st Street
Ogallala, NE   69153
308-284-9996

Ogallala's Petrified Wood Gallery features petrified woods taken from the world throughout, and includes an impressive selection of photographs, music boxes, and more - all made from tiny pieces of petrified wood. Polished rocks, rounds, spheres and carvings are among the other delightful denizens of this unique destination.

In the Sandhills Region

Gallery: Art & Creativity Center
80800 Oak Grove Road
Comstock, NE  
308-628-4370

Enjoy the trappings of a gallery which is part of the Winds of Life project. Here, you'll find paintings for every type of artistic admirer: from windmill depictions to photographs which have pristinely captured singular moments in time, there's something for everyone at this fine gallery, open Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Thedford Art Gallery
509 Court Street
Thedford, NE   69166
308-645-2586

At the Thedford Art Gallery, you'll enjoy one of the town's most prized cultural destinations. Here, members submit their artwork, which can be either accepted or rejected by a jury which is notorious for its selectivity. From limited consignor crafts to photography and oils-on-canvas, head down to this fine Nebraska cultural destination and see for yourself what all the fuss is about.

In the Frontier Trails Region

Faling Living History Tour Home
606 Parker Street
Cambridge, NE   69022
308-697-3220

Witness an architectural masterpiece home which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Here at the Faling Living History Tour Home, you'll be witness to a showcase of all the ingenuity and cultural heritage of an early pioneer family: the Falings. Call ahead for a schedule full of special events and more!

Hasting College Observatory
4725 Wabash Avenue
Hasting, NE   68901
402-462-7378

This observatory features a fine collection of astronomical telescopes for those wishing to gaze out into the stars. Witness the planets and our galaxy as a whole through an expert eye which is thousands of times as powerful as your own. Open to the public on Saturdays when weather permits, this is a fascinating glimpse into otherworldly realms you won't want to miss out on.

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