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Cody Park Railroad Museum - North Platte, Nebraska
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Published on 04-05-2011 04:23 PM
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From the restored depot and ticket office to the historic displays inside the mail car and other carriages, this is an attraction with something for the everyone. For railroad buffs ...

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Great Platte River Road Archway - Kearney, Nebraska

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Published on 08-18-2015 12:22 AM

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The Archway is Nebraska's answer to the Gateway Arch in St Louis. The arch has lots of transportation history, and the grounds some interesting historical exhibits. A sod house, a mound house, a herd of wire bison and a maze for the kids. You can even feed the fish off the ...

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Kool Aid: Discover the Dream Exhibit at the Hastings Museum - Hastings, Nebraska

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Published on 02-10-2018 01:33 AM

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Hastings, Nebraska is the birthplace of Kool Aid, and the city's museum has a special exhibit detailing how the sweet drink went from the the idea of a Nebraska inventor into an iconic PRBREAK][/PRBREAK] international brand. The museum and city also celebrate the drink with the annual Kool Aid Days every August. [

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Lincoln County Historical Museum - North Platte, Nebraska

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Published on 04-08-2012 12:31 AM

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Alongside the usual local treasures, this charming county museum is also home to the World War II Canteen, where refreshment was provided to the 6 million servicemen and women who ...

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Pony Express Station - Gothenburg, Nebraska

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Published on 10-05-2014 12:25 PM

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Though it was in existence for only a brief time, the Pony Express is a vital part of the lore of the Old West. This station, one of about 165 that served ...

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Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway - Broken Bow, Nebraska

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Published on 05-13-2012 12:22 AM

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The Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway is a 270-mile route through the heart of Nebraska that takes in small towns, historic buildings and 4th or 5th generation ...

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Sod House Museum - Gothenburg, Nebraska

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Published on 08-26-2015 12:32 AM

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This is probably a good replica of the Little House on the Prairie. If you've never seen a sod house, you're in for a shock. One room serves as living room, kitchen and bedroom. It is a perfect illustration of Laura Wilder's harsh prairie life, though there is no direct connection to her. There is a nice little gift shop and a hunter and bison made of wire out front for realism. ...

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Nebraska

Cody Park Railroad Museum - North Platte, Nebraska

Great Platte River Road Archway - Kearney, Nebraska

Kool Aid: Discover the Dream Exhibit at the Hastings Museum - Hastings, Nebraska

Lincoln County Historical Museum - North Platte, Nebraska

Pony Express Station - Gothenburg, Nebraska

Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway - Broken Bow, Nebraska

Sod House Museum - Gothenburg, Nebraska

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