The Museum of Missouri River History in Brownville is located just south of U.S. Highway 136 in Riverside Park. This unique museum is housed in the Captain Meriwether Lewis dredge, aRead More
Whiskey Run Creek Vineyard and Winery
Whiskey Run Creek Vineyard and Winery in Brownville opened in 2002, but it looks and feels like a trip back through time. Located on the grounds of one of theRead More
Johnson’s Father’s Day Chicken BBQ
Every June for more than 50 years, Johnson has hosted a Father’s Day Chicken BBQ. The celebration has grown into a weekend event with a 5k fun run, tractor pullsRead More
Heritage Highway Scenic Byway
The Heritage Highway Scenic Byway stretches 238 miles east-west on U.S. Highway 136 starting in Brownville and ending mid-state not far from Holdrege. This road-less-traveled begins on the banks ofRead More
Nemaha County Fair
The Nemaha County Fair draws visitors to downtown Auburn in mid-July for two parades that lead out to the fairgrounds. It’s three days of carnival rides, fair food and 4-HRead More
Legion Memorial Park
Legion Memorial Park in Auburn showcases red granite boulders from Nemaha County quarries and serves today as a picturesque setting for weddings and concerts. It’s also the home of theRead More
Brownville Main Street
Brownville’s Main Street is a destination all by itself. Charming, modern and historical all at once, the street is lined with artist galleries, boutique shopping, a bookstore, an ice creamRead More
Boettner Park
Boettner Park in Brownville is a prime location for gatherings and festivals. The park offers the chance to have a picnic surrounded by green grass, trees and a wealth of history.Read More
Peru Bottoms Wildlife Management Area
The Peru Bottoms Wildlife Management Area preserves 2,000 acres of prime habitat for hunting, fishing and birdwatching along the banks of the Missouri River. Public boat access is available nearRead More
Old Man River Days
Old Man River Days traces its origins back to 1943 when Peru’s residents banded together to protect the town from the rising flood waters of the Missouri River. Peru’s biggest eventRead More