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Travel & Tourism

Pony Express Capital of Nebraska

Known as the “Pony Express Capital of Nebraska,” Gothenburg boasts two Pony Express stations.

One is still located on its original site on the Lower 96 Ranch, four miles south of Gothenburg.

The second station was located on the Upper 96 Ranch, 24 miles west of the Lower 96 Ranch.

It was rebuilt in Gothenburg’s Ehmen Park, where it remains today and is a main attraction for over 27,000 tourists annual.

Valentine National Wildlife Refuge

Smith Falls State Park

Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest

Nebraska National Forest (Bessey Ranger District)

Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge

Fort Kearny State Historical Park

Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park

Champion Mill State Historical Park and Recreation Area

Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park and State Recreation Area

Arthur Bowring Sandhills Ranch State Historical Park

Bailey Yard & The Golden Spike Tower

Nebraskaland Days in North Platte

Various attractions around North Platte

Golden Spike Tower and Visitor Center

Ft. McPherson National Cemetery