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Kearney, Nebraska

This 1,150 acre wildlife sanctuary is operated by the National Audubon Society to provide habitat for sandhill cranes, whooping cranes and other birds. In March and April, Rowe staff guides groups to four crane viewing blinds (enclosed wooden buildings), which accommodate 16 to 36 people each. The blind trips are available every morning and evening for $15 per person; reservations are required. Rowe also offers overnight photography blinds for $100 per night (1 or 2 people).

A new option, "Breakfast with the Cranes," is offered Tuesday and Thursday mornings. This special blind trip, limited to eight people, includes an elegant picnic breakfast for $50 per person (includes a donation to support the sanctuary). Rowe's Visitor Center is staffed by naturalists, birdwatchers, and crane enthusiasts and offers a great selection of crane-oriented clothing, gifts, books, and pictures.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Museum of Nebraska Art

The Museum of Nebraska Art houses the state's only collection of paintings, sculptures, drawings, and prints created solely by Nebraskans or artists concerned with Nebraska as the subject. Enjoy quality invitational and traveling exhibits as well as creative exhibits of the museum'

Kearney, NE Museums

Sweetwater Mill and Kilgore Bridges

Sweetwater Mill Bridge In November 1908

Kearney, NE Historic Buildings

Crane Meadows Nature Center

Crane Meadows Nature Center is a year-round educational organization dedicated to providing an understanding of, and access to, the ecosystems of the Platte River valley. Open daily, with expanded hours during the crane season (8 a.m.-6 p.m.), the center offers sunrise and sunset tours to a 25

Kearney, NE Nature Centers

Rowe Sanctuary

This 1,150 acre wildlife sanctuary is operated by the National Audubon Society to provide habitat for sandhill cranes, whooping cranes and other birds. In March and April, Rowe staff guides groups to four crane viewing blinds (enclosed wooden buildings), which accommodate 16 to 36

Kearney, NE Wildlife Refuges

Historic Frank House

The Frank House, built by George Washington Frank, was constructed in 1889. The three-story house listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is made of red Colorado sandstone, with English golden oak interior paneling and lumber, and hand carved woodwork and has seven fireplaces (10

Kearney, NE Historic Homes

Things to do near Kearney, NE

Sun Theatre

Hamilton-Donald House

Pike-Pawnee Village and Historical Marker

Occupied from 1770 to about 1810 or later, the Pike-Pawnee National Historic Landmark has been the subject of intense...

Theatre of the American West

Recreation