Group Tour Planner’s Guide

Welcome to Nebraska’s Landmark Country.Here you will find the perfect place to

begin your next exploration. Two towering

monuments of sandstone mark the way. Scotts

Bluff National Monument and Chimney Rock

let you know you’re on the original road

west, just as they did for the fur trappers.

Pony Express riders and the half a million

pioneers who came before you.

Trailblazers have always been welcome

here. People who want to leave the beaten

path and find their own adventures. Those

twin beacons of sandstone are calling you

now. Touch the wagon wheel ruts of the

Oregon Trail. Fish the same waters

of the mountain men. Hike in

history’s footsteps. And

follow your own destiny.

1-800-788-9475 VisitScottsBluff.com

Attractions

Area Golf Courses

Monument Shadows, Gering Phone: (308) 635-2277 Riverview, Scottsbluff Phone: (308) 635-1555

Rolling Green, Morrill Phone: (308) 247-2817 Scenic Knolls, Mitchell Phone: (308) 623-2468

Riverside Discovery Center Located at Riverside Zoo. This unique partnership

offers creative, hands-on education for children and

adults of all ages. Discover nature

and science, animal adaptations

and ecosystems, and wildlife of the

entire world in one unique location.

Riverside’s 22 acre Zoo features a

diverse collection of both native and exotic wildlife

exhibits. With over 150 live animals and 650 mounted

zoological specimens, visitors discover species from

around the world in a lush park setting. Come and see

our Blauchitherium, the world’s only authentic replica

of this extinct animal, standing 19 ft. tall and 30 ft. long.

Phone: (308) 630-6236 • Tour: 1 ½ to 2 hours

Lake MinatareState Recreation AreaLake Minatare State Recreation Area -

2,000 acres of water and one of only seven

inland lighthouses in the nation, and the

only one in Nebraska. The 55-foot stone

structure is open to the public, and you

can climb the stairs to the top for a unique

view of the lake. Lake Minatare is open

from Jan. 15 to Oct. 15. You’ll need a state

permit which you can buy at the lake.

Phone: (308) 783-2911 • Tour: 1 hours

Prairie Vine VineyardsThis winery has a 2100+ square foot

showroom and tasting area where you can

enjoy the relaxing setting to taste the fine

wines of Nebraska’s Landmark Country.

Phone (308) 623-2956 • Tour: 1 to 1 ½ hours

West Nebraska Arts CenterScotts Bluff County and the surrounding region are

rich with individuals who value the arts in their lives.

The West Nebraska Arts Center is committed to

providing artists a lively public venue to share their

talents with our community. The Arts Center’s eclectic

programming leads adults and youth to a better

understanding and appreciation of the arts.

Phone: (308) 632-2226 • Tour: 1 hour

Historic Midwest TheaterThe Midwest Theater is much more than just a place to see

movies, it is a cultural center for entertainment and arts in

the North Platte Valley. The historic theater was built in 1946

in the Arte Moderne style of architecture, and has recently

under gone a complete renovation from 2005-2007. Come

and view the original murals inside the auditorium and learn

about the history of the movie business in western Nebraska.

Theater showcases mainstream & specialty films, concerts ,

visual and performing arts, and community programming.

Phone: (308) 632-4311 • Tour: 1 hour or evening entertainment

Mitchell Nile TheaterDiscover the beautiful Nile Theatre. This family owned

and operated theatre opened in 1939. A grand neon

marquee decorates the theatre front and the lobby

looks like a luxurious living room complete with

a fireplace. This theatre still has a waterfall curtain

that rises before the movie. This single screen movie

theatre plays first run movies every night of the week.

Phone:(308) 623-2727 • Tour: Evening entertainment

Scotts Bluff National MonumentLocated on Old Oregon Trail. Touch

the history, walk in the wagon ruts, and

enjoy the breathtaking view from the top.

Absorb yourself in history at one of the

most famous Landmarks on the Oregon,

California, Mormon and Pony Express

Trails. Home to the largest collection of

artwork from William Henry Jackson.

Phone: (308) 436-9700 • Tour: 2 to 2 ½ hours

William Henry Jackson Gallery

Chimney RockChimney Rock, the most noted landmark

in all the pioneer’s diaries on the Oregon,

Mormon, and California Trails. The Ethel

and Christopher J. Abbott Visitor

Center houses museum exhibits, a hands-

on opportunity to “pack your wagon,”

and a video presentation that tells the

story of the great migration West.

Phone: (308) 586-2581 • Tour: 1 hour

Climb to the top of the BluffHike: 1.6 mile hiking trail from the parking lot to the top.

Drive to the top of the Bluff Drive through 3 tunnels on the oldest cement road in the State of Nebraska. Shuttle available in the summer

North Platte Valley MuseumAuthentic Sod house; Log house;

Period furniture; Indian and fur

trade exhibits; Restored 1919

Patriot truck; Bull boat; School

room; General store; Cowboy

exhibits; Clothing, tools, and

furniture used by early settlers;

Children’s “Hands-on” corner; And

much more! Including the most

complete collection of Oregon Trail

research in the world, the Paul and

Helen Henderson collection.

Phone: (308) 436-5411

Tour: 1 to 1 ½ hours

Farm And Ranch MuseumDevoted to the preservation and

interpretation of early methods of agriculture

in the North Platte Valley. Antique farm

equipment from horse-drawn, to steam

engines, to early tractors are on display.

Phone: (308) 436-1989 • Tour: 1 to 1 ½ hours

Robidoux Pass & Trading PostGering’s Robidoux Pass, located one mile

south on Highway 71 and eight miles west

on Carter Canyon Road, boasts three old fur

trading post sites, one of which has been

reconstructed. The trading post was moved

several times to accommodate travelers. The

pass was used by emigrants traveling to

Oregon, as well as fur trappers, traders,

Native Americans and gold rushers. It was

named for the Robidoux family, who opened

fur trading posts all along the Oregon Trail,

especially Joseph Robidoux III, for whom

St. Joseph, Mo., is named. One of the posts,

located in Carter Canyon, is known as post

number two was used between 1851 and

1853. It was excavated and reconstructed

from sketches in 1995.

Pioneer graves include the “Dunn” grave,

one of only seven marked burial sites along

the Oregon Trail, are seen in Robidoux Pass.

Markers show the exact location of the trail

in places where ruts have been eroded.

Phone: (308) 436-6886 • Tour: 1 hour

Agate Fossil BedsNational MonumentAgate Fossil Beds and its surrounding prairie are preserved in a 3,000

acre national monument. Once part of “Captain” James H. Cook’s Agate

Springs Ranch, the nearby beds are an important source for 19.2 million

year-old Miocene epoch mammal fossils. Cook’s ranch also became a

gathering place for Chief Red Cloud and other Oglala Lakota (Sioux)

Indian people. The monument’s Cook Collection of American Indian

artifacts reflects years of gifts brought by the Indians during visits to the

ranch from the 1880’s through the early 1900’s.

Phone: (308) 668-2211 • Tour: 1 hour

Ever Green HouseSee the only producing fig tree in Western Nebraska

Phone: (308) 436-2608

Wildcat Hills Nature CenterNature lovers should take a hike! A hike, that is,

through the trails of Western Nebraska’s Wildcat

Hills State Recreation Area. The picturesque paths

reveal a side of Nebraska that most people don’t

realize is there. Thousands of Ponderosa delight

the senses with their rich pine scent and towering

beauty. Scenic vistas provide a perfect backdrop

for a peaceful day in the woods. And wildlife such

as birds and deer only add to the tranquility of the

experience. Animal displays, live beehive and bird

observation area, and a 27-foot ponderosa pine in

the building. And it’s not uncommon to look out

the window and find a wild turkey pecking on the

building’s ground-level windows. A walk out on the

deck reveals a bird’s-eye view of the park area, which

encompasses just under 1,000 acres. Picnic and

camping areas are available. Located 8 miles south of

Gering on Highway 71. The Center is open daily.

Phone: (308) 436-3777 • Tour: 1 hour + hiking

Hi-Way 92 Raceway ParkSince 1968 has offered Friday night races all

summer long. Located 4 miles East of Gering

on Highway 92, it offers one of only two asphalt

racetracks in the entire state of Nebraska.

Phone: (308) 632-7154

Tour: Evening entertainment

Lodging

Candlelight inn

1822 E. 20th Pl.Scottsbluff, NE 69361(308) 635-3751(800) 424-2305

aCCommodation

56 Rooms

Features

Airport shuttleContinental breakfastCable TVMovie channelsFree local callsFitness centerHandicapped accessibleLounge on premisesNon-smoking roomsOutdoor poolAlarm clockRestaurant nearbyCredit cards acceptedFree internet wirelessIn-room coffeeHair dryerIroning boardMicrowaveRefrigeratorTruck parking

Capri motel

2424 Ave. IScottsbluff, NE 69361(308) 635-2057(800) 642-2774

aCCommodation

30 Rooms

Features

Newly remodeled 2007Continental breakfastCable TVMovie channelsFree local callsHandicapped accessibleLounge nearbyNon-smoking roomsPool nearbyAlarm clockRestaurant nearbyCredit cards acceptedLaundry facilitiesFree internet wirelessIroning boardMicrowaveRefrigeratorTruck parking

ComFort inn

1902 21st Ave. Scottsbluff, NE 69361(308) 632-7510(800) 228-5150

aCCommodation

46 Rooms

Features

Airport shuttleContinental breakfast deluxeCable TVMovie channelsFree local callsFitness centerHandicapped accessibleLounge nearbyNon-smoking roomsIndoor poolHot tubWhirlpool bathAlarm clockRestaurant nearbyCredit cards acceptedLaundry facilitiesFree internet wirelessIn-room coffeeHair dryerIroning boardMicrowaveRefrigeratorTruck parkingBusiness center

ScottSbluff lodging

hampton inn & suites ConFerenCe Center

301 W. Hwy. 26Scottsbluff, NE 69361(308) 635-5200 (800) Hampton (426-7866)

aCCommodation

81 Rooms

Features

Airport shuttleHot breakfastCable TVMovie channelsFree local callsFitness centerHandicapped accessibleManager’s receptionNon-smoking roomsIndoor poolSauna/Whirlpool/Hot tubWhirlpool bathAlarm clockRestaurant nearbyCredit cards acceptedLaundry facilitiesFree internet wireless/wiredIn-room coffeeHair dryerIroning boardMicrowaveRefrigeratorKitchenetteTruck parkingBusiness center

holiday inn express

1821 Frontage Rd.Scottsbluff, NE 69361(308) 632-1000(800) 465-4329

aCCommodation

70 Rooms

Features

Airport shuttleHot breakfastCable TVMovie channelsFree local callsFitness centerHandicapped accessibleLounge nearbyManager’s receptionNon-smoking roomsIndoor poolHot tubWhirlpool bathAlarm clockRestaurant nearbyCredit cards acceptedLaundry facilitiesFree internet wirelessIn-room coffeeHair dryerIroning boardMicrowaveRefrigeratorTruck parkingBusiness center

lamplighter

ameriCan inn

606 E. 27th St.Scottsbluff, NE 69361(308) 632-7108(800) 341-8000

aCCommodation

39 Rooms

Features

Airport shuttleContinental breakfast deluxeCable TVMovie channelsFree local callsLounge nearbyNon-smoking roomsAlarm clockRestaurant on premisesCredit cards acceptedFree internet wirelessIn-room coffeeHair dryerIroning boardMicrowaveRefrigeratorTruck parking

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days inn

1901 21st Ave. Scottsbluff, NE 69361(308) 635-3111(800) 597-3111

aCCommodation

138 Rooms

Features

Cable TVHBOFree local callsNon-smoking roomsIndoor poolSauna/Whirlpool/Hot TubAlarm clockRestaurant on premisesCredit cards acceptedLaundry facilitiesFree internet wirelessIn-room coffeeHair dryerIroning board availableTruck parking

sportsman inn

3 miles west on Hwy. 26Scottsbluff, NE 69361(308) 632-6012

aCCommodation

29 Rooms

Features

Cable TVFree local callsNon-smoking roomsAlarm clockCredit cards acceptedLaundry facilitiesFree internet wirelessIn-room coffeeIroning boardMicrowaveRefrigeratorKitchenetteTruck parkingPicnic area

super 8 motel

2202 Delta Dr.Scottsbluff, NE 69361(308) 635-1600(800) 800-8000

aCCommodation

55 Rooms

Features

Airport shuttleContinental breakfastCable TVMovie channelsFree local callsHandicapped accessibleLounge nearbyNon-smoking roomsIndoor poolWhirlpoolAlarm clockRestaurant nearbyCredit cards acceptedLaundry facilitiesFree internet wired/wirelessIn-room coffeeHair dryerIroning board availableMicrowaveRefrigeratorTruck parkingPool parties

ScottSbluff lodging

trails West lodge

1918 S. Beltline Hwy. W.Scottsbluff, NE 69361(308) 632-5705www.trailswestymca.orgtrailswestcamp@hotmail.com

aCCommodation

4 Rooms, 3 Bunk Cabins

Features

Satellite TVHandicapped accessibleNon-smoking roomsOutdoor poolAlarm clockCredit cards acceptedIn-room coffeeMicrowaveRefrigeratorPool parties

Cavalier motel

3655 10th St.Gering, NE 69341(308) 635-3176

aCCommodation

39 Rooms

Features

Airport shuttleContinental breakfastCable TVMovie channelsFree local callsLounge nearbyNon-smokingOutdoor poolAlarm clockRestaurant nearbyCredit cards acceptedLaundry facilitiesFree internetIn-room coffeeHair dryerIroning boardMicrowaveRefrigeratorTruck parking

CirCle s motel

400 M St.Gering, NE 69341(308) 436-2157

aCCommodation

28 Rooms

Features

Newly remodeled 2007Continental breakfastCable TVMovie channelsFree local callsHandicapped accessibleLounge nearbyNon-smoking roomsPool nearbyAlarm clockRestaurant nearbyCredit cards acceptedLaundry facilitiesFree internet wirelessIroning boardMicrowaveRefrigeratorTruck parking

monument inn & suites

1130 M St.Gering, NE 69341(308) 436-1950

aCCommodation

31 Single • 30 Suites

Features

Airport shuttleContinental breakfast deluxeCable TVMovie channelsFree local callsFree long distance callingFitness centerHandicapped accessibleLounge nearbyNon-smoking roomsPool nearbyAlarm clockRestaurant nearbyCredit cards acceptedLaundry facilitiesFree internet wirelessIn-room coffeeHair dryerIroning boardMicrowaveRefrigeratorKitchenetteTruck parkingParkWireless bridge

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oak tree inn 80700 Hwy. 26Morrill, NE 69358(308) 247-2111(888) 897-9647

aCCommodation

67 Rooms

Features

Hot breakfastCable TVFree local callsFitness CenterHandicapped accessibleLounge nearbyNon-smoking roomsPool nearbyAlarm clockCredit cards acceptedRestaurant on premisesLaundry facilities availableFree internet wirelessIn-room coffeeHair dryerIroning boardMicrowaveRefrigeratorTruck parkingPets allowed

Morrill lodging

north plate outpost 320075 Ankony Parkway Hwy. 26PO Box 367, Minatare, NE 69356Phone: (308) 783-5739877-850-5144 ext. 3www.cheyenneridge.comoutpost@cheyenneridge.com

aCCommodation

4 Rooms - can sleep up to 11, 3 baths

1 Suite with private bath

Features

Non-smokingFree hot breakfastLunch & dinner (additional cost)Great roomBig screen TVsPool tablePoker tablesDartsPing Pong tableExquisitely decorated loungeMessages availableSaunaFree wireless internetStageHunting lodge atmosphereOn-site catering for up to 250100 banquet/buffetmeetings/corporate events,luncheons and dinners (20+)

barn aneW 170549 CR LMitchell, NE 69357(308) 632-8647 Cell: (307) 851-99015www.barnanew.comaCCommodation

4 Rooms, private baths

Features

Restored barn - over 100 years oldIn ruts of Oregon/California trails2nd floor balcony overlooks Scotts Bluff National MonumentWestern, Victorian decorQuiet tranquil settingMusic parlor, player piano100 year restored sheep wagon Gourmet breakfastCheese and wine partiesWeddings, showers, small partiesSatellite TVMovie channelFree wireless internetNon-smoking

hanlon house

1920 1st Ave.Scottsbluff, NE 69361(308) 220-4161www.hanlonhouse.com

aCCommodation

3 Rooms, shared baths

Features

Hot breakfast,Full 3 course international breakfastsCable TVMovie channelsFree local callsLounge nearbyNon-smoking roomsAlarm clockRestaurant nearbyFree internet wireless

Bed & Breakfast

AiR SERViCE:Western Nebraska regional Airport (BFF) For special pricing, pilot information, accommodation information, flight information, and terminal information visit our website: flyscottsbluff.com

TAxi SERViCE: Cabco inc.2425 Ave I Scottsbluff 69361Phone: (308) 632-2224

CAR RENTAL:enterprise rent-A-Car1923 Delta Drive, Scottsbluff 69361Phone:(308) 635-7300, 1-800-736-8222

Hertz, Scottsbluff 250029 Airport Terminal Rd, Scottsbluff 69361Phone:(308)635-5555, 1-800-638-7280

CHARTER MoToRCoACH SERViCE:Ameristar Tours - GeringPhone:(308) 635-1725ameristartours.com

REGioNAL SHuTTLE:Denver Coach - GeringPhone: (308) 632-8400denvercoachshuttle.com

LiMouSiNE SERViCES:Ameristar LimosPhone: (308) 635-1725ameristartours.com

Touch of Class Limo ServicePhone: (308) 635-0181

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Scottsbluff, NE 69361tourism@VisitScottsBluff.com

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