- The list below includes 19 free or cheap things to do in or near Kearney, Nebraska, including 26 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Specialty Museums, Family Fun Center and Art Museum.
- From Yanney Heritage Park to Cottonmill Lake, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Kearney and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Mandan, Gibbon, Minden and Red Cloud.
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Created in 1998, the Yanney Heritage Park in Kearney, Nebraska is one of the city's most popular family destinations. Admission to the 80-acre park is free, and donations are always welcome.
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The 43-acre Cottonmill Lake in Kearney, Nebraska is a manmade lake. It is regularly stocked with fish and is the most popular fishing lake in and around Kearney. Guests may fish from the shores or in small boats.
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Established in 1848, the original purpose of the site that now holds Fort Kearny State Historical Park was to protect the increased traffic along the Oregon Trail. Two of the old fort buildings have been reconstructed for viewing.
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3060 East 1st Street, Kearney, NE 68847
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Often names as one of the top 10 must-see museums in the US, and one of the top 10 children's museums, the Great Platte River Road Archway Monuments spans over Interstate 80. At the museum, visitors see films, computer graphics, life-size dioramas, re-enactors as they explore 150 years of transportation.
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The Frank House is part of the campus at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The building was erected in 1866 and designed by famed architect George William Frank, Jr.
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Visitors to the Classic Car Collection see 180 vehicles in 50,000 square feet. Some of the vehicles on display include a 1916 Saxon Touring, 1916 Saxon Replica, and a 1917 Buick Touring.
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The University of Nebraska at Kearney maintains the Museum of Nebraska Art, and important institution of Nebraskan history. The museum is very active in the community and holds classes for children and adults.
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Located in Kearney, Nebraska, the World Theatre features live entertainment and movies throughout the year. Movies which have been shown include ELF, Love Actually and The Shop Around the Corner.
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Encouraging education through interactive play, the Kearney Children's Museum makes an ideal venue for school and group field trips. Fun areas include a theater, music room, sports zone and science center.
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The Nebraska Firefighters Museum and Education Center in Kearney, Nebraska is designed to educate the public about the science of firefighting as well as provide information about fire safety and prevention. The site memorializes the work of fallen firefighters.