Basketball Tournament Febr 27 and Febr 28, 2010
  • Welcome to Beatrice & Gage County
  • The Gage County Courthouse located in the county seat, Beatrice, NE. The Courthouse is a limestone Richardson Romanesque structure. The clock tower was erected in 1890-1892, and has served as the location for the administration of local government and institutions for Gage County for over 100 years. The building, a fine example of the County Capital Style, was listed on the National Register Historic of Places in 1990. Visit the Board Room of the Gage County Courthouse and see the "Courthouse Art". These murals were painted by artist Dee Johnson of Oakland, Nebraska and represent the history and lifestyles of early Gage County. When Laura Ingalls Wilder was making her move from South Dakota to Missouri, the Gage County Court House was mentioned in her diary on Sunday, August 5, 1894.
  • HISTORIC

    Homestead National Monument of America
    8523 W. State Highway 4
    Beatrice, NE 68310
    402-223-3514
    www.nps.gov/home

    Homestead National Monument of America is a unit of the National Park System located four miles west of Beatrice, Nebraska. The monument interprets the impacts of the Homestead Act of 1862 on the United States and the world. Visit the award-winning new Homestead Heritage Center to see interpretive exhibits and an 18-minute film. Over 100 acres of restored tallgrass prairie can be explored on 2.5 miles of walking trails. The Homestead Education Center features farm implement exhibits and an 1867 log cabin, and the Freeman School building is a reminder of the importance of public education on the frontier. The monument is open every day except Thanksgiving, December 25, and January 1. Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. (Weekend hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Memorial Day to Labor Day.) For more information, call 402-223-3514 or visit www.nps.gov/home


    402-223-3514
    http://www.nps.gov/home
  • Gage County Historical Society Museum

    Gage County Historical Society and Museum, 101 North 2nd, is located in the heart of Beatrice on the very site were town was founded in 1857. It is housed in the Burlington Railroad Depot Passenger Station built in 1906. The depot was presented to the Gage County Historical Society by the Burlington Northern Railroad in 1973. The Museum's displays include show People, Railroads, Industry, Medical, and Agricultural history of Gage County. The Museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is open year round Tuesday through Friday Saturday, 9-12 and 1-5 pm; Sunday 1:30 to 5pm Adding Closed Saturday from in Summer Memorial Day – Labor Day. Labor Day through Memorial Day. Close Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day and Easter. Closed all major holidays. Admission is free and tourist information is available at the Museum.


    402-228-1679
    http://byjake.com/gagecountymuseum//
  • Filley Stone Barn

    Filley Stone Barn, 2 miles south of Filley off of Byway 136, 13282 East Scott Road, Filley, Nebraska, was built in 1874. This National Register Site is the largest bank limestone barn in Nebraska. A fortuitous event initiated the building of this three-story native limestone barn. Drought conditions and the grasshopper invasion caused many farmers to leave the land and return back east. Knowing the success of the county depended on the farmers staying, Elijah Filley hired the men to stay and help build his barn. The barn stands today as a tribute to those early farmers. Living history demonstrations are held at the barn in October. Special group tours available. The barn may be viewed from the outside at any time.


    402-228-1679
    http://www.beatricene.com/gagecountymuseum
  • Beatrice Public Library

    The Beatrice Public Library is located at the corner of 16th and Heritage Hwy 136. The Library was built in 1991 on the site of the former Sonderegger Nurseries. The Library houses the 3000 volume Nebraska State Genealogical Society Collection, the D.A.R. Lineage Books and materials from the Southeast Nebraska Genealogical Society collection. The Library is also a site of the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum featuring rare trees and a wildflower and prairie grass garden.

    For genealogical research visit the Beatrice Public Library at
    100 N 16th Street
    Beatrice , NE 68310

    402-223-3584
    http://www.beatrice.lib.ne.us
  • Oregon Trail Marker

    The Oregon Trail Marker is located 1 3/4 miles west of Lanham, a triangular monument marks the location where, in the early 1840's over 300,000 persons crossed the border from Kansas into Nebraska as they journeyed west on the historic Oregon Trail. This site is owned by the Gage County Historical Society

    402-228-1679
    http://www.beatricene.com/gagecountymuseum/
  • Wymore Train Station Museum

    Relive the history of working the Railroad and living in Wymore Nebraska at the Wymore Train Station Museum . The Museum is located on Main Street . For hours of operation call the Family Unifying Network at

    402-645-8252
  • Krider Hill

    Take Highway 77 South of Beatrice to Highway 112. This beautiful highway to Odell was once part of the Oto Indian Reservation. Cross the railroad tracks and proceed up the hills to enjoy the scenic view. Legend has it Krider Hill is the burial site for an Oto Chief.

  • Old West Trails Center

    The Old West Trails Center, located at the corner of Main and Ida in downtown Odell. The 1885 building was built of quarried limestone and was recently renovated into a center that depicts the transportation movement in the 1800's. Visitors can enjoy over 100 feet of interior murals celebration local transportation history. In the center you will have access to oral, written and visual history of transportation. The Center will offer a special program on the fourth Sunday of every month from February thru October. On the Saturday after Thanksgiving, in conjunction with the annual Odell Craft Fair, "Songs of the Season" is presented. For tours or hours of operation call the State Bank of Odell.

    402-766-3720 or 402-766-3700
    http://www.visitodell.com/

    Old West Trails CenterOld West Trails Center
  • Great Plains Welsh Centre

    The Great Plains Welsh Centre is used to interpret the story of the Welsh-Americans and the early Welsh settlers of the Great Plains through interactive displays, artifacts and oral histories. The interior of the Centre consists of an office, gift shop filled with wonderful Welsh items, oral history room, auditorium, display room, kitchen, two handicap accessible restrooms and storage area.

    The Centre has hosted numerous events, including programs during the annual Sam Wymore Day's celebration, Carol Sing, celebration of St. Dwynwen's Day, a mini Gymanfa Ganu, hosting Community Coffees throughout the year, and educational opportunities.

    An 80 foot mural, located on the north side of the Centre was painted by muralist, David Lowenstein of Kansas. A beautiful iron picket fence surrounds the museums north garden area. The garden will be adorned with daffodils, the Welsh flower. The Centre is opened Sundays in the summer. For other times you can call for an appointment.

    Great Plains Welsh Centre
    Great Plains Welsh Centre
    Downtown Wymore-307 South 7th
    402-645-3186 402-645-3282 402-645-3231
    http://www.welshheritage.org
  • Veterans Memorial Wall

    It is located at 1050 South 6th Street in Beatrice (just south of the Big Blue River on Hwy 77). The main feature of the park is a star with its five points symbolizing the five branches of military: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. At each point of the star flies the flag representing its branch of service. The center of the star plaza provides the stage for the United States flag. All flags are accentuated with night lighting. In part, the beauty of the site is the large majestic trees. The tree arboretum provides an additional opportunity to educate the public on both historical and botanical facts.

  • HUNTING & FISHING

    Cub Creek Hunting

    Join Cub Creek Hunting in southeast Nebraska to hunt pheasant and whitetail deer on more than 800 acres of prime hunting ground. Cub Creek Hunting offers guided and non-guided hunts on a variety of terrain, including farmland, native grasses, pasture, and woods along Cub Creek, a fresh-water stream and its tributaries crossing the property. Family and friends have hunted this land for years and Cub Creek Hunting is now making it available to other sportsmen. While whitetail deer are abundant, we are helping mother nature by raising and releasing pheasants to supplement the native birds. Cub Creek Hunting is located at 24256 SW 142 Rd west of Beatrice.

    (402) 228-0660
    http://www.cubcreekhunting.com
  • Indian Creek Lodge

    Indian Creek Lodge is located on a working farm one mile southeast of Odell , Nebraska at 48678 SW 45 th Rd.
    This lodge was constructed inside of a quanshut building. Half of the building was made into modern living quarters while the other half is used for a game hanging and cleaning area. A real bonus to be out of the nasty weather while cleaning all those critters!

    402-766-3726
  • Rockford Lake

    Rockford State Recreation Area offers shady primitive campsites around a 150-acre lake. The area offers boating, fishing, picnicking and a swimming beach. Fish for bluegill, bullhead, crappie, carp, channel and flathead catfish, and largemouth bass. All power boating is allowed. Rockford Lake SRA is located 7 Miles east of Beatrice on Hwy 136 and 2 Miles south. The proper Nebraska State Park Permits are required.



    http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/parks/guides/
  • Big Indian Recreation Area

    Facilities for a wide variety of outdoor activities make Big Indian Recreation Area one of Southeast Nebraska 's most popular lakes. Fishing, Hunting, Boating, Swimming, Tent Camping, Picnicking, Hiking, Biking, and Cross country skiing are allowed at the NRD managed lake. The Lake is located 6 miles east of Odell on Highway 8.



    402-228-3402
  • Clatonia 3A Lake

    Clatonia 3A is a 46 acre lake managed by the Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District headquartered in Beatrice. Fish for channel catfish and bullhead. The lake is located 1 mile north of Clatonia.

    402-228-3402
  • Wolf-Wildcat

    This 42 acre lake is located 7 miles south of Virginia . Fish for bluegill, channel catfish, crappie, and large mouth bass. Hunting, hiking, and cross country skiing are permitted. Restrooms are available and parking is provided. Wolf-Wildcat is managed by the Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District headquartered in Beatrice , Nebraska .

    402-228-3402
  • Arrowhead Wildlife Management Area

    Located 3 miles East of Diller, Nebraska , Arrowhead WMA offers hunting of deer, dove, pheasant, quail, rabbit and waterfowl. The area encompasses 320 acres including 152 acres of crop, 57 of pasture, 44 of timber, and 67 of water. Arrowhead is managed by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.

    http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/hunting/hunting.asp
  • Donald Whitney Memorial Wildlife Management Area

    Located just 3½ miles west of Odell , Nebraska on Highway 8. This WMA has 50 acres with 36 in pasture and 14 in water. Hunting is allowed.

    http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/hunting/hunting.asp
  • Diamond Lake Wildlife Management Area

    Diamond Lake WMA is located 3 miles West of Odell, Nebraska on Highway 8. The WMA features 378.79 acres, the majority of which is pasture and 26 acres in water. Hunting is allowed for deer, dove, pheasant, quail, rabbit, squirrel, and waterfowl.

    http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/hunting/hunting.asp
  • Iron Horse Trail Wildlife Management Area

    Iron Horse is located east of Beatrice near Highway 4. The WMA allows hunting for dove, pheasant, quail, squirrel, and rabbit on 14 acres of pasture.

    http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/hunting/hunting.asp
  • RECREATION

    Beatrice Speedway

    Beatrice Speedway IMCA season racing runs from April through October. The Speedway features IMCA Modified, Pro Am, IMCA Stock Cars, Factory Stocks & IMCA Hobby Stock. Crazy Cruiser Season begins late April.
    Track Hotline 402-228-2264

    http://www.beatricespeedway.com
  • Beatrice Water Park

    The Beatrice Water Park features swimming pool, 2 waterslides, diving board, and kiddie pool. The Park is managed by the City Department of Public Properties and is opened Memorial Day to Labor Day. The Water Park promises fun for the whole family. Group rates are available.

    402-228-5248
  • Beatrice YMCA

    Indoor Swimming, walking/jogging track, basketball court, racquet ball courts, hot tub, sauna, nautilus room & free weights are just some of the many activities you can enjoy when you visit the YMCA during your stay. The YMCA is located at 1801 Scott Street next door to Prairie Playground.

    402-223-5266
  • Beatrice Community Players , Inc.

    Community Players is located at 412 Ella Street in Beatrice. Community Players offers 4 regular season productions each year along with additional special productions. The Theater also offers an improvisational comedy troupe available for parties and conventions.

    402-228-1801
    http://www.beatricene.com/communityplayers/
  • Hidden Acres

    Hidden Acres Golf Course is located just 4 miles west of Beatrice. The Course offers 18 competitive holes of golf in a peaceful country setting. Take Hwy 136 west to Lilac Road , then turn right and go 1/2 mile.

    402-228-2146
  • Beatrice Country Club

    The Beatrice County Club is located at 1301 Oak Street in Beatrice. The Country Club features a scenic 18 hole course. The Beatrice Country Club offers these options: putting green, chipping green, practice bunker, driving range, lessons, rental clubs, rental carts, pull carts. Meeting rooms are available in the club house along with a restaurant and bar. The County Club also offers a swimming pool with slide. The Beatrice Country Club is a Nebraska Golf Association Member and offers a Pro-Shop. Spikes are not allowed on the course. The Country Club accepts Visa and MasterCard.

    402-223-3639
  • Wymore Country Club

    Located at 1700 West "D" Street, the Wymore Country Club is a delightful yet challenging 9 hole course. Laid out in a country setting the Wymore Country Club is a good value for your dollar. The Club features a putting green, chipping green, driving range, rental clubs, rental carts, pull carts, bar, and meeting room. No spikes please.



    402-645-9904
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