Highland Oaks Golf Course

Highland Oaks Golf Course lying along the Missouri River's spectacular
bluffs, combines a distinctive design with the Ponca State Park's natural beauty. Rolling hills and heavily wooded areas show casing giant oaks make beautiful scenery. Huge tiled greens and large three level tees allow alteration of course difficulty. Par is 36 from every level, but tee and pin placements determine the difficulty. Visiting golfers say playing conditions may be the region's best.

A clubhouse, which opened in 1996, offers a beautiful view of the
course, lake and Ponca State Park.
Driving Range, Pro-shop, club and cart
rentals, bar lounge locker room, and snacks are available.

Green Fees: Weekdays - 9 holes, $8.00; 18 holes, $12.00; Continuous, $18.00

Weekends and Holidays, 9 holes, $11.00; 18, $17.00; Continuous, $22.00

Wednesdays - Ladies, Thursdays - Men, Fridays - Couples

Address: 880522 Highland Road
Phone: 402-755-4222
The course is located two miles north of Ponca and one-half mile west of the Ponca State Park entrance.

Chief Standing Bear

Ponca Chief Standing Bear merely wanted to fulfill a promise; instead, he became part of one of the West's most famous trials. The Chief's son, like many of his tribe, had taken ill after being forced onto a reservation in Oklahoma. On his deathbed, the son uttered a final wish:

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Carnegie Library - NHR

This brick structure, faced on three sides with stone, was constructed in 1913, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is the second to last library to be built with funds donated by Andrew Carnegie. It now contains over 7,712 volumes.

Ponca, NE National Register

Cook's Blacksmith Shop Museum

The blacksmith shop was built in 1901 by C.O. Cook, who operated his business for over thirty years. The building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Ponca, NE Museums

The Ponca Tribe

This has been the homeland of the Ponca Indians since earliest recorded history. In 1866, the Federal government signed the treaty of Fort Laramie, which transferred the land to the Sioux without the permission of the Ponca. Treaties made with the government in 1856
Ponca, NE Indian Heritage

Historic Downtown Walking Tour

The Ponca Historic District comprises a ten-square-block area that includes the downtown commercial area and a portion of the residential environs. The district contains houses, churches, commercial buildings, and public and

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Attractions and Upcoming Events

Chief Standing Bear

Carnegie Library - NHR

Cook's Blacksmith Shop Museum

The Ponca Tribe

Historic Downtown Walking Tour

Things to do Recreation near Ponca, NE

City Recreation

Hunting

Lewis and Clark Visitors Center

City Parks

Gavin's Point Dam