warm, casual rooms offer free wi-fi, desks, and flat-screen tvs, plus microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. this unassuming hotel off i-80 is a 10-minute walk from viaero event center and 3 miles from the university of nebraska at kearney. there's also an indoor pool and a hot tub, and a 24/7 fitness center, in addition to a business center, meeting rooms and a coin-operated laundry. freebies include hot breakfast, regular evening socials, and parking for cars, trucks and rvs. suites add living areas with pull-out sofas; some feature kitchenettes. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Central Nebraska Regional Airport 56 min
The Archway (7 min) Unique architectural landmark above I-80 containing a museum on 19th-century Western migration. G.W. Frank Museum of History and Culture (11 min) Local historical artifacts in a unique 1889 Richardsonian Romanesque Shingle–style mansion. MONA (9 min) Set in a 1911 Neoclassic building, this museum offers collections & exhibitions by Nebraska artists. Big Apple Fun Center (6 min) Big entertainment complex with laser tag, bowling, go-karts & more plus a sports bar with billiards. Fort Kearny State Historical Park (9 min) Reconstruction of a fort established in 1848 to protect the growing traffic along the Oregon Trail. Kearney Parks & Recreation (9 min) Kearney Area Children's Museum (14 min) Classic Car Collection (12 min) Vast automobile museum with a collection of more than 200 cars, a 1950s gas station & memorabilia. Fort Kearney Museum (5 min) Open seasonally, this local museum offers artifacts from around the world & glass-bottom boat rides. Nebraska Firefighters Museum (9 min) Yanney Park (8 min) This large recreation area offers a lake with boat rentals, trails, a lookout tower & play areas. Kearney Whitewater Park : entrance (8 min) Harmon Park (10 min) Gathering spot for community events with sports facilities, a pool, fountain & inclusive playground. Trails & Rails Museum (7 min) Set in an 1898 depot, this charming museum offers trails through landmark buildings & a 1903 train. |