Experience the Archway
You can spend about an hour and a half touring the Archway’s historical exhibit or spend an entire afternoon taking advantage of everything the Archway campus has to offer. Our admission charge applies only to our historical exhibit. All other areas are admission free.
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Archway Gift Shop
The Archway Gift Shop is stocked with souvenirs for you and gifts for everyone back home. Find locally made specialty foods, hand painted ceramics, jewelry, fiber arts and more.
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Archway Gallery
Visitors to the new Archway Art Gallery will catch a glimpse of the spirit of the West in each of the works that are currently on display.
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Archway Mining Company
Strike it rich at the Archway Mining Company! Our new, interactive mining activity is fun for prospectors of all ages. Be sure to stake your claim when you visit the Archway.
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Sod House
Built in 2008, the Archway’s replica sod house gives visitors an idea of what life was like for the first settlers of European descent in Nebraska territory.
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Archway Art
Art on the Archway campus helps us to fulfill our mission to commemorate the past and provide inspiration for the future.
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Bridge
The Archway’s historic bridge acts as the entrance to our picnic shelter, sod house, and hike/bike trail. Alternatively, visitors can also enjoy feeding the fish while stopping on the bridge.
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Lincoln Highway Exhibit
Once called “America’s Main Street,” the Lincoln Highway followed the same path along the Platte River through Nebraska that had been used for the Oregon Trail, the Pony Express and the railroad before it.
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Picnic Shelter
The picnic shelter seats up to 100 people. Charcoal grills are provided for your convenience. The shelter can be reserved for your event or activity and catering can be arranged.
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Hike/Bike Trails
Whether you are an avid cyclist or just want to get out of the car and move, the Archway’s hike/bike trails offer an opportunity to explore the wooded area just north of the Archway.
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Lake
In the Archway’s lake you’ll find a variety of fish including bluegill, largemouth bass, small mouth bass, yellow perch, common carp and more. Fishing is permitted for those who hold a valid fishing permit.
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Nebraska Visitors Center
Our Nebraska Visitor Center is loaded with information about tourist destinations and activities all over the state of Nebraska.
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Spanning proudly over I-80 at Exit 275 in Kearney, NE, the Archway stands as a powerful monument to the enduring spirit of America.
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