Nebraska’s ecosystems converge in this educational and entertaining facility in Nebraska City. The River Country Nature Center houses Joe Voges’ extensive collection of mounted wildlife. The animals and their interpretiveRead More
Nelson House
The Nelson House in Nebraska City is one of the oldest houses in the state. This 1850s home has been preserved complete with period furniture and now operates as a museum thatRead More
Wildwood Historic Center
The Wildwood Historic Center is located in Nebraska City and includes a 10-room mansion built in 1869. The house has been immaculately preserved and is filled with authentic Victorian-era furniture and artifacts.Read More
Old Freighter’s Museum
The Old Freighter’s Museum preserves Nebraska City’s legacy of transporting goods during the settling of the West from 1846 to 1870. The museum’s wood-frame building was erected by the government inRead More
Civil War Veterans Museum
The Civil War Veterans Museum in Nebraska City is housed in a former Grand Army of the Republic Hall that was built in 1894. It’s the only museum dedicated to theRead More
Mayhew Cabin & John Brown’s Cave
The Mayhew Cabin & John Brown’s Cave in Nebraska City offers a chance to step back in history and take a look at a stop along the historic Underground Railroad.Read More
Nebraska City Museum of Firefighting
The Nebraska City Museum of Firefighting preserves artifacts from Nebraska City’s original 1856 bucket brigade. The museum’s exhibits showcase the legacy of the city’s firefighting capabilities and its progression throughRead More
Kregel Windmill Factory Museum
Windmills are still part of the present-day Nebraska landscape. At the Kregel Windmill Factory in Nebraska City, visitors can see how these stately machines were engineered to harness the state’sRead More
Dieken Prairie
The Wachiska Audubon Society’s Dieken Prairie south of Unadilla is one of the most diverse prairies in Otoe County. It’s a good spot to watch birds and see wildflowers. Prairie phloxRead More