Spanning I-80 at Exit 275, the Archway offers a unique historical exhibit that brings American history to life and so much more.
Spanning I-80 at Exit 275, the Archway offers a unique historical exhibit that brings American history to life and so much more.
Celebrate the American spirit of adventure at the Archway
The Archway was designed with tour groups in mind. For reservations contact
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.
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 Amber Clement (aclement@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 menu option that we offer:
Mom and Dad’s Bar-B-Que and Catering
Barbeque Buffet $15.50+tax/person
Includes two meats, three home-style side dishes, dinner rolls, barbecue sauce, relish tray.
Potato Bar $14.00+tax/person
Includes a giant potato, your choice of meat, butter, sour cream, and cheese.
Deluxe Sack Lunch $13.00+tax/person
Includes one big barbecue sandwich of your choice, one home-style side dish, chips and a cookie.
Sack Lunch $12.00+tax/person
Includes one big barbeque sandwich of your choice, chips and a cookie.
Meat Options:
Beef Brisket, pulled pork, smoked turkey breast, smoked chicken, polish sausage, spicy sausage. Special order meats (additional cost): Roast beef, pork loin, pork ribs, pork chops, and prime rib.
Dessert Options:
Pumpkin bars and Buttermilk Brownies $3.50+tax/person
Drink Options:
Water included
Tea – $15+tax/person
Coffee – $25+tax/person
Please review dessert, drink, entrée and meat options when you call to schedule your tour.
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 clean restrooms. Browse our shop for unique locally made gifts. Pick up snacks for the trail. Explore our replica sod house. Join the “Gold Rush” at the Archway Mining Company. 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.
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.
Learn more about Kearney attractions at the Kearney Visitors Bureau: https://visitkearney.org/
