Free & Cheap Things to Do in Crawford, NE

  • The list below includes 4 free or cheap things to do in or near Crawford, Nebraska, including 13 different types of inexpensive activities like Farms & Ranches, National & State Parks, Visitor Centers and History Museums.
  • From Hudson-Meng Bison Kill Research & Visitor Center to Fort Robinson State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Crawford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Harrison.
  • The list below includes 4 free or cheap things to do in or near Crawford, Nebraska, including 13 different types of inexpensive activities like Farms & Ranches, National & State Parks, Visitor Centers and History Museums.
  • From Hudson-Meng Bison Kill Research & Visitor Center to Fort Robinson State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Crawford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Harrison.
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14.7 Miles
95% 39 votes
Visitor Centers 18 Meng Drive, Crawford, NE MoreLess Info
Experience a current archaeological excavation in progress at the Hudson-Meng Bison Kill Research & Visitor Center. Guided tours and exhibits explore the story of the area's bison through fossil evidence unearthed on-site..
3.8 Miles
89% 161 votes
National & State Parks 3 Mi West Of Crawford; Box 392, Crawford, NE 69339 MoreLess Info
Fort Robinson State Park is a historical park where visitors can spend a night in the buildings of the old fort, and explore history and wilderness through horse-drawn carriage tours, equestrian trail riding, hiking, camping, cookouts and trout fishing.
7.1 Miles
100% 15 votes
Farms & Ranches 524 Saw Log Road, Crawford, NE 69339 MoreLess Info
A working cattle and guest ranch, Ponderosa Ranch provides accommodation in two small cabins with family-style meals. Vacation options including horseback riding, mule deer and Merriam turkey hunts, along with ranch work with quarter horses.
25.0 Miles
95% 88 votes
Monuments 301 River Road, Harrison, NE 69346 MoreLess Info
One of the world's most complete Miocene mammal sites, the Agate Fossil Beds National Monument features mammal fossils dating back 20 million years, and also houses the James Cook Collection of Native American artifacts. Two hiking trails lead to unusual fossils and an early excavation site.
26.2 Miles
98% 133 votes
History Museums 6321 Hwy 20, Chadron, NE 69337 MoreLess Info
The Museum of the Fur Trade, on the site of an 1837 American Fur Company trading post, provides a series of exhibits exploring 600 years of the fur trade in North America.
46.2 Miles
92% 50 votes
Parks 13157 N. Angostura Road, Hot Springs, SD 57747 MoreLess Info
Outdoor enthusiasts will find a variety of activities to participate in at Angostura Recreation Area. Boating, fishing, camping and swimming are among the favorites. Canoe and kayak rentals are available.
46.6 Miles
83% 357 votes
Statues Route 87, Alliance, NE 69301 MoreLess Info
Carhenge consists of 38 vehicles arranged in a circle that measures 95 feet in diameter, and replicates the original Stonehenge. Other sculptures have been added including spawning salmon made of car parts.
47.6 Miles
71% 21 votes
Historic Sites 320 East 25th Street, Alliance, NE 69301 MoreLess Info
Frontier life is back at Dobby's Frontier Town in Alliance, Nebraska. Patrons rub elbows with costumed interpreters and enjoy exploring this quaint living museum. Guided tours are available, and photography is permitted.
48.3 Miles
100% 4 votes
Gardens 955 Cody Avenue, Alliance, NE MoreLess Info
The Blue J Iris Farm is a farm that grows a wide variety of multicolored iris flowers. The farm grows and sells its own rhizomes, and welcomes visitors to shop for seeds or to view its varieties.
48.6 Miles
100% 29 votes
History Museums 908 Yellowstone Avenue, Alliance, NE MoreLess Info
Experience the history of the Sandhills at the Knight Museum & Sandhills Center in Alliance, Nebraska. This large museum includes exhibits on local Native American culture, frontier life, wildlife, geology, politics and other aspects of life in the Sandhills, past and present.
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