Guidebook for Kearney

Bev
Guidebook for Kearney

Parks & Nature

They have an observation tower which overlooks the city. Playground, water activities including a splash pad, fishing, and kayaking, hiking trail, concerts , etc.
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Yanney Park
2020 W 11th St
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They have an observation tower which overlooks the city. Playground, water activities including a splash pad, fishing, and kayaking, hiking trail, concerts , etc.
Just a nice place to hang out weather permitting.
Yanney Park Hike/Bike Trail
Yanney Park Hike/Bike Trail
Just a nice place to hang out weather permitting.
Swimming area as well as picnics. Hiking and jogging trail through there.
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Cottonmill Park
2795 Cottonmill Ave
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Swimming area as well as picnics. Hiking and jogging trail through there.
It has a beautiful rock garden to walk around. Located very close to my home.
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Harmon Park
3100 5th Ave
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It has a beautiful rock garden to walk around. Located very close to my home.

Shopping

Cabela's originated in Sidney, Ne and has a location in the east part of Kearney. Cabala's is like an LL Bean or Bass Pro Shops featuring sporting goods including lots of clothing and anything and everything related to outdoor living.
Cabela's
3600 US-30
Cabela's originated in Sidney, Ne and has a location in the east part of Kearney. Cabala's is like an LL Bean or Bass Pro Shops featuring sporting goods including lots of clothing and anything and everything related to outdoor living.
You CAN't go into Buckle Headquarters per se but it is interesting to drive by to see where Buckle Store originated in Kearney, NE. The flagship store for Buckle is located at the Hill Top Mall here in Kearney. Just interesting to see if Buckle is a favorite.
Buckle Corporate Headquarters
2407 W 24th St
You CAN't go into Buckle Headquarters per se but it is interesting to drive by to see where Buckle Store originated in Kearney, NE. The flagship store for Buckle is located at the Hill Top Mall here in Kearney. Just interesting to see if Buckle is a favorite.

Essentials

Other major retailers include Walmart, Target, Kmart, Menards, as well as the Hill Top Mall with the usual stores. All of these stores are located close together not far from my house. Walmart is open 24 hours as well as Hy-Vee.
Hy-Vee
5212 3rd Ave
Other major retailers include Walmart, Target, Kmart, Menards, as well as the Hill Top Mall with the usual stores. All of these stores are located close together not far from my house. Walmart is open 24 hours as well as Hy-Vee.

Food Scene

Home made pizza that is loved by all. The Flippin Sweet on E 25th is the original restaurant whereas a sister store called Flippin Sweet Burger features mostly burgers. This place is located directly across the street from Family Fresh Market at 39th and 2nd Ave.
4Q BBQ (A DRippin Sweet Joint)
203 E 25th St
Home made pizza that is loved by all. The Flippin Sweet on E 25th is the original restaurant whereas a sister store called Flippin Sweet Burger features mostly burgers. This place is located directly across the street from Family Fresh Market at 39th and 2nd Ave.
Good steaks etc. Nebraska fed beef. They provide peanuts and don't mind if you throw the shells on the floor. You may choose to do that but I just can't get passed that idea. :) :)
Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill
407 2nd Ave
Good steaks etc. Nebraska fed beef. They provide peanuts and don't mind if you throw the shells on the floor. You may choose to do that but I just can't get passed that idea. :) :)
This is a Nebraska original. Featuring their very own Runza's. Try it!!! If you like beef with a bit of cabbage and spices all rolled up into a tasty homemade bun this is for you. They also have burgers and great onion rings too.
Runza® Restaurant
815 2nd Ave E
This is a Nebraska original. Featuring their very own Runza's. Try it!!! If you like beef with a bit of cabbage and spices all rolled up into a tasty homemade bun this is for you. They also have burgers and great onion rings too.
Valentino' originated in Nebraska as well. Started out as a pizza joint but has evolved into so much more. Featuring several buffets with all kinds of food from pizza, beef, chicken, pasta and all the goodies that go along with this.
Valentino's
5115 2nd Ave
Valentino' originated in Nebraska as well. Started out as a pizza joint but has evolved into so much more. Featuring several buffets with all kinds of food from pizza, beef, chicken, pasta and all the goodies that go along with this.
Nice quiet restaurant located downtown Kearney. Good food and service. Weekdays noon buffet is very good and reasonably priced. Evening is order off the menu only.
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Alley Rose
2013 Central Ave
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Nice quiet restaurant located downtown Kearney. Good food and service. Weekdays noon buffet is very good and reasonably priced. Evening is order off the menu only.
Fast food featuring BBQ food. Although this is a chain restaurant it doesn't necessarily remind you of one. Rather it feels more like a small town BBQ joint.
Dickeys Barbecue Pit
222 W 42nd St
Fast food featuring BBQ food. Although this is a chain restaurant it doesn't necessarily remind you of one. Rather it feels more like a small town BBQ joint.
Originated in Hastings, NE and has become an icon in the cookie business. Why bake when you can let Eileen do it for you? Located in a strip mall north of Family Fresh Market.If you have any sense at all you will pick up a dozen or two of these yummy cookies to munch on during your long car trip or just because you can. You will be very popular with anyone you share them with!!
Eileen's Colossal Cookies
224 W 42nd St
Originated in Hastings, NE and has become an icon in the cookie business. Why bake when you can let Eileen do it for you? Located in a strip mall north of Family Fresh Market.If you have any sense at all you will pick up a dozen or two of these yummy cookies to munch on during your long car trip or just because you can. You will be very popular with anyone you share them with!!
This is a popular place to dine according to the locals. I can't personally vouch for it but many do like it. You can google it for reviews.
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Cunninghams Journal
15 W 23rd St
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This is a popular place to dine according to the locals. I can't personally vouch for it but many do like it. You can google it for reviews.
This is a locally owned establishment new to Kearney. I have been told they have amazing burgers etc. Haven't personally been there but a friend told me I had to recommend them here. You be the judge.
Angus burgers & shakes
421 Talmadge St
This is a locally owned establishment new to Kearney. I have been told they have amazing burgers etc. Haven't personally been there but a friend told me I had to recommend them here. You be the judge.

Sightseeing

Retraces the Oregon Trail experience through the exhibits.
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The Archway
3060 E 1st St
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Retraces the Oregon Trail experience through the exhibits.

Entertainment & Activities

Bowling
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Big Apple Fun Center
500 W 4th St
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Bowling
Many choices of movies. Conveniently located near lots of restaurants. Just north of the I-80 interchange a few blocks.
Kearney Cinema 8
300 3rd Ave
Many choices of movies. Conveniently located near lots of restaurants. Just north of the I-80 interchange a few blocks.

Getting Around

Don't know much about them other than seeing their place of business.
Hertz
806 Central Ave
Don't know much about them other than seeing their place of business.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1324 2nd Ave
Thrifty Car Rental
5145a Airport Rd