Area Travel - AmericInn® of Kearney, NE
Welcome to Beautiful Nebraska! Read about Kearney attractions and things to do during your stay:
One of the Heartland's most progressive and successful small cities, Kearney lies at the center of America, 1,733 miles from San Francisco and 1,733 miles from Boston. In addition to being the meeting point for California, Mormon and Oregon Trails, as expressed through one of our greatest assets, the Great Platte River Road Archway, Kearney offers a rich and unique history to everyone.
Kearney, the county seat of Buffalo County, is located on the north bank of the Platte River at its southernmost point. Situated in the south-central part of the state, Kearney is served by Interstate 80; US Highway 30 (Old Lincoln Highway); and many state Highways. Kearney is 186 miles west of Omaha, Nebraska, and 365 miles east of Denver, Colorado.
Today, Kearney is home to over 28,000 residents who enjoy an enviable balance of urban amenities and a small town quality of life. It's the home of the University of Nebraska at Kearney, two major hospitals, regional shopping servies, cultural and recreational attractions, excellent schools, numerous corporate headquarters and many other major employers.
Area Attractions and Activities
University of Nebraska - Kearney
Address: 905 West 25th Street, Kearney, NE 68845
Distance: 2.0 miles
Phone: 308-865-8414
Great Platte River Road Archway and Monument
Address: One Archway Parkway, Kearney, NE 68847
Distance: 4.5 miles
Phone: 308-237-1000
Museum of Nebraska Art
Address: 2401 Central Avenue, Kearney, NE 68845
Distance: 2.0 miles
Phone: 308-865-8559
Cabela's Outfitters - Retail Store
Address: 3600 Highway 30 East, Kearney, NE 68847
Distance: 7.3 miles
Phone: 308-234-5933
Rowe Sanctuary
Address: 44450 Elm Island Road, Gibbon, NE 68840
Distance: 10.6 miles
Phone: 308-468-5282
Fort Kearney State Historical Park and Recreation Area
Address: 1020 V Road, Kearney, NE 68847
Distance: 4.8 miles
Phone: 308-865-5305
Hilltop Mall
Address: 5011 North 2nd Avenue, Kearney, NE 68845
Distance: 3.4 miles
Phone: 308-236-9798
FirsTier Event Center
Address: 609 Platte Road, Kearney, NE 68847
Distance: 0.75 miles
Phone: 308-338-8144
Buffalo County Fairgrounds
Address: 3900 Avenue N, Kearney, NE 68845
Distance: 2.8 miles
Phone: 308-236-1201
Harlan County Reservoir
Address: Alma Chamber of Commerce, 302 Main Street, Alma, NE 68920
Distance: 44 miles
Phone: 308-928-3992
Big Apple Fun Center
Address: 500 West 4th Street, Kearney, NE 68845
Distance: 1 mile
Phone: 308-234-4545
Good Samaritan Hospital
Distance: 4.5 miles
Cattleman's Classic
Distance: 4 miles
Gateway Farm Expo - Grand Island
Distance: 40 miles
Cruise Night - Various Locations in and around Kearney
Sandhills Crane Migration - Various Locations around Kearney
