Kearney is a city in South Central Nebraska.
Get in
Kearney Municipal Airport offers service to Denver, Colorado
The city is connected to Interstate 80 by two exits. Highway 30 (a main street to the city) also provides entrances to the city.
Get around
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Map of Kearney (Nebraska)
See
In town
- 1 Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA), 2401 Central Ave, ☏ 1 308-865-8559, ✉[email protected]. Tues-Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun Noon-5PM, Closed Monday. Housed in a former post office, this art collection contains over 5000 pieces of artwork. The MONA celebrates Nebraska's artistic culture by highlighting Nebraskan artists like George Catlin and Robert Henri. MONA also hosts an annual Student Art Show in spring, showcasing works by budding artists from elementary school to high school. Free Admission.
- 2 University of Nebraska-Kearney, 2504 9th Ave, ☏ 1 308-865-8441. The campus is a sprawling well-cared for college located on the west side of the city.
- 3 The Great Platte River Road Archway (Archway Monument), 3060 East 1st St (Take exit 275 off I-80, head north on NE-10 and take the first left on E 1st St), ☏ 1 308-237-1000, toll-free: 1-877-511-2724. Mon-Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun Noon-5PM. Closed on holidays. Spanning I-80, the archway allows visitors to explore the settling of the west by the pioneers on the Oregon Trail and the construction of the Lincoln Highway. The audio guide is highly recommended. Outside the archway, there is a maze, picnic area, and a reconstructed sod house. $12/adult, $11/senior, $6/youth. Admission fee is for historic exhibits only.
Nearby
- 4 Classic Car Collection, 3600 US-30 B (get on W 25th St, which will turn into Highway 30 and head east; it's next to Cabela's, and if you go past the bridge, you've gone too far), ☏ 1 308-234-1964, ✉[email protected]. Th-Su noon-5PM, last admittance at 4:15PM. A collection of 200 rare and classic cars covering the entire 20th century, including early motor buggies, 1950s Cadillacs, and modern collector cars. Combined with a collection of Americana along with it, if you're into classic cars this is a must visit. $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $6 for children, children under 5 free.
- 5 Fort Kearny, 1020 V Rd (Take exit 272 off I-80, head south on NE-44, turn left on State Hwy 50A and follow for 4 miles), ☏ 1 308-865-5305, ✉[email protected]. March 1-April 15 9AM-5PM, May 1-Sept 30 9AM-5PM. Established in 1848 to provide a safe haven for travelers on the Oregon Trail then abandoned and demolished in 1871. Now a State Historical Park with camp sites. All of the present buildings are reconstructions. The nearby State Recreation Area allow for boating, hiking, and wildlife viewing. $6/car for Nebraska residents, $8/car for non-Nebraska residents. Visitors Center is $2 for adults, $1 for children.
Do
- Tri-City Storm. A USHL hockey team plays at Viaero Event Center, located on the southwest side of the main Interstate 80 interchange at mile marker 272.
Sandhill Crane Migration
Learn
Buy
- 1 Cabela's, 3600 US-30, ☏ 1 308-234-3933. M-Sa 9AM-9PM, Su 10AM-7PM. Offers a wide range of sporting goods and outdoor apparel for hunting, fishing and camping even though it's smaller than most other Cabala's stores.
- Hilltop Mall, 5011 2nd Ave, ☏ 1 308-236-9798. Located on the northern edge of the city offers a few mall shops and is located near a Super Wal-mart, K-Mart, Target and a Menard's home repair store which is located further north on the extreme north end of town.
- 2 Buffalo Records, 19 E 21st St (On the corner of E 21st St and Avenue A, across from Thunderhead Brewing), ☏ 1 308-224-2290. Tu-W 4-7PM, Th-Sa noon-8PM, Su 2-4PM, M closed. Boasting over 5000 records from all genres, this shop provides a great place to browse old classics and new hits. Feel free to try out a record at the listening table before you buy. Live music hosted as well.
Eat
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George W. Frank House, on the campus of the University of Nebraska at Kearney
Various fast food outlets are found near the Interstate including a McDonalds, Burger King, Runza, Red Lobster, Old Chicago and a Perkins family restaurant.
- Grandpa's Steak House (south of Interstate 80). Offers upscale dining, locally known for their steak.
- 1 Cunninghams Journal, 15 W 23rd St (On the corner of 23rd and 1st Ave), ☏ 1 308-236-9737. Mon-Sat 11AM-1AM, Sun 11AM-Midnight.
Drink
- 1 Thunderhead Brewing, 18 E 21st St (On the corner of E 21st St and Avenue A, across from the police station), ☏ 1 308-237-1558. 11AM-midnight. Serving their in-house beer along with a menu of pizzas, Thunderhead provides a good place to unwind after a long day. Happy Hour is Monday-Friday 4-6PM. $5.50/pint.
Sleep
The various hotels on the southern end near the Interstate including a Ramada Inn, a Best Western and a Holiday Inn.
- Econolodge, 709 2nd Ave, ☏ 1 308-237-2671. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM.
- Rodeway Inn & Suites, 411 2nd Ave, ☏ 1 308-698-2810. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Large rooms, each with a microwave and refrigerator.
Connect
Stay safe
Safety issues often amount to the common sense you'd take in most cities. Keep valuables and expensive electronics out of sight and don't go out at night alone. Lock your car and park under well lit areas. Be weary of any fights you see; chances are it is a rouse. Also be mindful to cover your card number when withdrawing money from ATMS.
Go next
Kearney is located in the Tri-Cities region of Nebraska. The cities of Grand Island and Hastings are within 50 miles to the east.
| Routes through Kearney |
| North Platte ← Brady ← | W  E | → Grand Island → Omaha |
| North Platte ← Brady ← | W  E | → Grand Island → Missouri Valley |