Travel & Tourism

Oregon Trail marker

The Oregon Trail marker is located one mile south of Gothenburg.

Another attraction is the Swedish Crosses Cemetery, located two miles north and two miles west of the city.

A Swedish blacksmith made the three crosses for his grandchildren who died in the 1880s.

The award-winning Sod house Museum was established in Gothenburg in 1988 with a full-scale replica of an authentic sod house similar to those used by early settlers of Central Nebraska, two barbed wire sculptures and a barn with artifacts and souvenirs.

Cultural activities include the Pony Expressionists Art Club, Gothenburg Community Playhouse, Sod House Stitchers Quilt Guild, and the Community Concert Association, which serves the entire county.

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Places to Go

Oregon Trail marker

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