Crawford Area
History abounds at Crawford. The Army scout known as Little Bat was killed on Main Street. Not far away, the Broken Spur is said to be haunted. Crawford’s post office has a mural commissioned by the government during the Great Depression. The Crawford Historical Museum chronicles this history.
Aunt Myrna’s Cabin
Whitney
Rustic cabin with modern amenities (flush toilets) and amazing views of sunsets on the buttes.
Off-the-beaten path, very accessible and serving fresh pie.
Off-the-beaten path, very accessible and serving fresh pie.
420 Bethel Rd.
Crawford, NE 69339
Crawford, NE 69339
Chimney Rock, Ft. Robinson – History Nebraska
Bayard, Crawford
Nebraska State Historical Society, formed in 1878, the society has been and still is the steward of the state’s history.
Unique-Interesting Fact: History Nebraska owns the famous landmark Chimney Rock by Bayard along with ten other buildings at Fort Robinson by Crawford.
Unique-Interesting Fact: History Nebraska owns the famous landmark Chimney Rock by Bayard along with ten other buildings at Fort Robinson by Crawford.
Down Home Ranch Guest House
Crawford
Located10 miles south of Crawford - easy access off HWY 2/71 - 2 story, 4 bedroom, 2 bath house - sleeps 8-10 adults comfortably - fully furnished and equipped - big traditional 4-pillar porch to enjoy - big beautiful yard with sitting areas and a gas grill (2 night minimum) Deer and Turkey Hunting
12733 NE Hwy 2/71
Crawford NE 69339
Crawford NE 69339
602-620-5755
Fort Robinson State Park
Crawford Area
Fort Robinson State Park is one of Nebraska’s most popular attractions. Visitors can enjoy cookouts, trail rides, hiking, and a summer repertory theater at the Post Playhouse. Fort Robinson is open mid-April through mid-November. A state park permit is required.
Trailside Museum of Natural History
Harrison Area
Featuring the skeletal remains of two large bull mammoths lying as they have since the Ice Age - locked together in mortal combat. Also explore a wide variety of rare Nebraska fossils such as an ancient rhino, giant tortoise, mosasaur skull, standing mammoth, and more.
White River Tin Cup, LLC
Crawford Area308-655-1378
Hilltop Motel
Crawford304 McPherson St.
Crawford NE 69339
Crawford NE 69339
308-665-1144 or 800-504-1444
Photo by Nebraska Tourism
Photo by Nebraska Tourism
Ponderosa Ranch
Crawford Area
Ponderosa Ranch offers guests as young as 4 years old with riding options from May through October. Eight gentle quarter horses take you through 3,600 acres of pines, meadows, ravines and creek with greetings from mule deer and Merriam’s wild turkey. Corrals are available for your own horses.
Red Cloud Buttes & Treaty Tree
Crawford Area
From Red Cloud Buttes, you see Crawford to the east, Fort Robinson to the south, and the Red Cloud Agency site to the southeast. Half a mile northwest is the site of the Treaty Tree, where in 1875 the U.S. government tried to buy the Black Hills from the Lakota.
(866) 665-1817