The Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy (C B & Q) Railroad depot was built in 1910. Also known as Ironhorse Station, the depot, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has been renovated for use as an Amtrak station and local offices.
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Bronze Sculpture
Greeting visitors to Holdrege is the beautiful 12' bronze sculpture, "Promise of the Prairie", by native artist, George Lundeen. It is a promise for today and tomorrow; The promise that living in Phelps County is a good life with room to grow and laugh and love.
Holdrege, NE ArtsNebraska Prairie Museum
The Nebraska Prairie Museum contains an exceptionally fine collection of over one acre of indoor exhibits. Explore every aspect of life on the prairie and uncover surprises around every corner. Be one of the many visitors who exclaim, "This is the finest museum I have ever visited."
Holdrege, NE MuseumsRecreation
City parks comprise 65 acres with an olympic size heated swimming pool, playground equipment, and a 12-acre lake for fishing and boating, picnic areas, and lovely walking paths.
Holdrege, NE RecreationThings to do near Holdrege, NE
Red Smoke Historic Site
National Historic Register - Red Smoke is one of three Paleo-Indian Tradition sites excavated following World War II ...
The Christmas City
It all started in 1915 with a combination of bad weather and a community spirited City Light Commissioner. Local residents wa...