- The list below includes 7 free or cheap things to do in or near Ogallala, Nebraska, including 12 different types of inexpensive activities like Lake, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Restaurants.
- From Lake McConaughy to Lake Ogallala, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ogallala.
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Ogallala's Lake McConaughy is a vast lake slightly north of Ogallala's perimeter. It is a popular place to swim, tube, kayak, paddleboard and spend time admiring the view. The lake also has a white sand beach.
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downstream from Lake McConaughy on the North Platte River, Ogallala, NE
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Located near Lake McConaughy, Lake Ogallala contains opportunities for day trips, swimming, fishing, or camping with RVs or campers. From the lake beach, views of the Kingsley Dam can be seen and eagles often inhabit the area.
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The cowboy graveyard of Ogallala, Nebraska is better known as the Boot Hill Cemetery. Many cemeteries in the Old West bore this name, as a reference to the gunfighters who 'died with their boots on.'
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Ancient wood that turned to stone is on display at the Petrified Wood Gallery in Ogallala, Nebraska. The Gallery features hundreds of pieces of petrified wood, as well as photographs, sketches, paintings and other related media.
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Ogallala, Nebraska is the home of the Front Street Museum and Steakhouse. Patrons enjoy browsing memorabilia from Ogallala's frontier days before sitting down to a justifiably famous and huge steak dinner.
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Guests can enjoy and a small town, old school 2 screen movie theatre at Prairie Theatre. The movie theatre hosts 2 movies at a time and has discount prices for tickets.
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A bowling center, Cornhusker Lanes is suitable for individuals and groups and is home to both adult and youth leagues. The center has a bar and grill with food and drinks as well as cosmic bowling and karaoke.
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1249 North Homestead Road, North Platte, NE 69101
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North Platte's Golden Spike Tower & Visitor Center gives guests a birds-eye view of the expansive adjacent train yard. The tower rises eight storeys above ground, and when the weather is clear visitors can see for many miles.
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2921 Scout's Rest Ranch Road, North Platte, NE
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Visitors to the Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park in North Platte, Nebraska must purchase a park permit before entering. This park is a popular campsite, and also includes hiking trails, fire pits, picnic grills and terrific fishing.
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2403 Buffalo Bill Ave, North Platte, NE 69101
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Striving to educate the public about the history of the state of Nebraska, Lincoln County Historical Museum offers exhibits celebrating the early pioneers and settlers to the area. The museum further provides a gift shop where memorabilia is sold.