MOTOR COACH TOUR GROUPS

Celebrate the American spirit of adventure at the Archway

The Archway was designed with tour groups in mind. For reservations contact

Motorcoaches

New I-80 Exit 275 provides easy access to The Archway so your group stays on schedule
Pull through parking is provided
Barrier free accessibility
Seating for catered meals can accommodate up to 150
Catering options to fit any taste and budget (See below)
The self-guided audio tour of our historical exhibit can be completed in about 75 minutes.
Our gift shop offers one-of-a-kind, locally made Nebraska souvenirs.
Our scenic campus offers ample opportunity for visitors to stretch their legs.
Clean and ample restrooms
Group rate of $9.63/person (tax included) covers everything the Archway has to offer.

Since pre-historic times, the path along the Platte River through Nebraska, once called the Great Platte River Road, has been a thoroughfare for adventurers traveling across the continent. From the Oregon Trail era to toady, the Archway’s historical exhibit brings the story of the Great Platte River Road to life. Make the Archway part of your group’s travel adventure.

Catering

The Archway is happy to arrange catering for groups of 10 or more. We work with the best restaurants and caterers in central Nebraska to provide your group with a high quality meal with no hassle for you. Enjoy chuck wagon style barbeque or select from a wide variety of menu options at a variety of prices. Call or email Jill Epley (jepley@archway.org, 1-877-511-ARCH) for more information.

Our hometown of Kearney, NE, offers several catering choices and the Archway will work with you to find the right meal options for your group at the right price. No waiting in line for fast food or wondering if a restaurant can accommodate your group’s needs. The Archway’s event room can accommodate up to 150 people. Running early or late? No problem. We’ll have the meal you ordered ready when you need it.

Catering Options

Here are just a couple of the menu options that we offer:

Hyvee

Taco Bar Buffet $12.00+tax/person

Potato Bar Buffet $12.00+tax/person

Pasta Bar Buffet $12.00+tax/person

One-entree Buffet $12.50+tax/person

Two-entree Buffet $15.50+tax/person

*Buffet offer a variety of options for your group and a minimum of hassle for you. Entree choices include roast beef, fried chicken, ham, lasagna, meatloaf and more.

Dickey’s

Barbeque Buffet $15.50+tax/person

Includes two meats, three home-style side dishes, dinner rolls, barbecue sauce, relish tray.

Deluxe Boxed Meal $12.00+tax/person

Includes one big barbecue sandwich of your choice, one home-style side dish, chips and a cookie.

Barbeque Boxed Meal $11.00+tax/person

Includes one big barbeque sandwich of your choice, chips and a cookie.

Please review dessert, drink, entree and meat options when you call to schedule your tour.

See and Do

You can spend as little as an hour and a half touring the Archway’s historical exhibit or spend all afternoon at the Archway. Take advantage of ample and clear restrooms. Browse our shop for unique locally made gifts. Pick up ready-made sandwiches and snacks for the trail. Explore our replica sod house. Take a group photo with our famous buffalo sculpture. Stroll on our hike/bike trail. Pick up visitor information and historical trail literature at our Nebraska Visitor Center.

Kearney

Located just 3 miles east of the Archway, Kearney, Nebraska, offers a wide variety of tour experience possibilities. Plan to stay for a while and enjoy everything Kearney has to offer.

Fort Kearny State Historical Park marks the site of an important stop on the Oregon Trail.
The Classic Car Collection features over 200 vintage and classic cars. Some are one-of-a-kind.
The Museum of Nebraska Art in downtown Kearney features historical and contemporary work by internationally known artists.
The Trails and Rails Museum features several historic buildings reflecting Buffalo County’s rich history.
The G.W. Frank Museum of History and Culture is one of the first homes west of the Missouri River that was wired for electricity.
The Nebraska Firefighters Museum features an impressive array of historical firefighting equipment.

Learn more about Kearney attractions at the Kearney Visitors Bureau: https://visitkearney.org/