Sand Hills

Gentle rivers meander along pine-studded canyons, towering waterfalls and a veritable ocean of prairie grasses alongside America’s largest man-made forest, a wildlife refuge of gigantic proportions and cattle ranches that are better comprehended from the air than the ground. It’s a wide-open landscape. A landscape that inspired Mari Sandoz to produce some of this country’s finest fiction. A landscape you’ll enjoy exploring by car or canoe.

Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Ainsworth

This sandhills town of 1800 people sits at the center of the seven county region called, The Nebraska Outback. There is a wealth of activities in this area with excellent…

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Cities to Explore

Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Burwell

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Valentine

Valentine is Nebraska's "Cupid Capital" as each year thousands of Valentine greeting cards bearing special…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Thedford

Thedford is "The Hub of the Hills" located on the intersection of the North American…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Springview

"Seeping Spring," discovered when a town was being platted as the Keya Paha County seat,…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Ord

If you're looking for a small town with plenty of charm, Ord, Nebraska is the…

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Explore a County Brown County 1 city  ·  6 counties in Sand Hills

There is a spot here just for you! Brown County is a spectacular outdoor playground. The many lakes, rivers and…

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Explore a City Burwell 4 attractions  ·  6 cities in Sand Hills Browse all cities →