Visit Kearney

02/12/2025

The Welcome Center will be CLOSED today (2/12) due to the winter weather. ❄️ Stay safe, stay warm, and travel carefully!

*The Welcome Center will follow KPS closures for snow days.*

02/05/2025

32 teams from across Nebraska are heading to Kearney to face off for the title of State Duals Champion! Congratulations to all the teams competing this weekend ⬇️
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Grand Island (10-1)
Lincoln East (14-0)
Kearney (16-3)
Papillion-La Vista (15-4)
Omaha Bryan (14-2)
Elkhorn South (14-5)
Norfolk (8-6)
North Platte (15-6)

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Skutt Catholic (6-0)
Bennington (23-4)
York (18-0)
Lincoln Pius X (7-0)
Waverly (20-3)
Elkhorn North (9-2)
Central City (17-6)
Ashland-Greenwood (10-3)

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David City (12-1)
Minden (22-2)
Battle Creek (12-0)
Syracuse (14-4)
Tri County (23-2)
Pierce (16-5)
Milford (10-3)
Gothenburg (20-7)

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Burwell (15-0)
Wilcox-Hildreth (8-0)
Plainview (10-1)
Aquinas Catholic (9-3)
Creighton (12-0)
Central Valley (9-2)
Weeping Water (7-1)
Loomis (7-1)

🤼Find the brackets here: bit.ly/NSAADuals

🎟️Get your tickets here: bit.ly/NSAATickets

Clear bag policy: https://buffalocountyfairgrounds.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Clear-Bag-Policy-11x17_2020-scaled.jpg

Nebraska School Activities Association Buffalo County Fairgrounds

02/04/2025

🎉 The Kearney Welcome Center is officially OPEN! 🎉
Step inside and discover Kearney’s rich history, natural wonders, and must-see attractions! This new space features:

▪️ Locally-inspired mural
▪️ Engaging exhibits
▪️ Touch screen kiosks
▪️ Interactive map
▪️ Crane viewing experience
▪️ Nebraska landmark map & brochures
▪️ Hands-on activities for all ages

Whether you're a visitor or a local, stop by to plan your next Nebraska adventure and experience all Kearney has to offer!

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Open 7 days a week!
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 1pm-5pm

📍 Located at 220 11th Ave (next to the new SportsPlex)

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We are beyond thankful for Luci Creative, Ravenswood Studios and Goodlife Architecture for helping tell our story! Additionally, shout out to BuffaloCounty HistoricalSociety for planning insights and historical photos. Beautiful crane footage, timelapse, and Nebraska wildlife video by the talented Michael Forsberg Photography/Platte Basin Timelapse tops off the space.

We can't wait for you to stop by!

01/28/2025

🌎 Happy National Plan for Vacation Day! 🌎

Where are you headed this year? Make Kearney part of your travel story—explore fun attractions, attend exciting events, savor local flavors, and experience our warm Nebraska welcome (even during these chilly months!).

Start planning your getaway today at visitkearney.org

01/10/2025

✨business spotlight ✨ Whether participating in Dry January or considering the sober curious movement, is here to help! // stop into the social bottle shop and explore nonalcoholic options whether grabbing a mocktail with a friend or wanting to build your own variety pack to try at home. Located on The Bricks next to .all.in, cheers!

01/08/2025

Today's the day! Reservations NOW OPEN for guided crane tours at Rowe Sanctuary!

Below are some links to help you plan your crane season adventures!

01/06/2025

Good morning, Kearney! Hope your first full week of 2025 is a good one.

01/06/2025

Happy National Bird Day! And you know we have a favorite… nearly a million Sandhill Cranes migrate through Central Nebraska each spring and Kearney is lucky to be at the heart of it all 🤍 One of the best ways to view the magic of the migration is with a Guided Tour at Rowe Sanctuary. Tours go on sale THIS WEDNESDAY (1/8) so book yours and experience these beautiful birds in action!

12/30/2024

Get a front-row seat to the spring Sandhill Crane migration when you book a crane viewing experience at Rowe Sanctuary.
Reservations open at 9:00 am CST on 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓. These tours fill up quickly, so set a reminder to secure your spot!

Rowe Sanctuary (located outside of Kearney, Nebraska) offers both sunrise and sunset tours, providing spectacular views of Sandhill Cranes on their river roosts. Nature enthusiasts, bird lovers, and photographers have multiple opportunities to witness this remarkable migration.

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Enjoy an immersive viewing experience from discovery stations with wall-to-wall windows along prime roosting locations on the Platte River.
$60 per person

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Capture world-class shots of cranes on the Platte River in a small group setting.
$120 per person

✨𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞✨
Spend the night in a viewing blind on the banks of the Platte River and photograph thousands of cranes as they fly in at dusk and lift off at dawn.
$275 per person (limit two people)

Tours run daily from March 4 through April 12.

Learn more:

Sandhill Cranes Experience One of the Earth’s Greatest Migrations Every year from mid/late February to mid April, one million Sandhill Cranes migrate on the Platte River Valley in order to ‘fuel up’ before resuming their northward migration. Start planning your trip today! Guided Tours Experie...

12/20/2024

It’s a weekend of live theater! It’s a Wonderful Life by opened last night at and runs through the weekend. Evening performances are Friday-Saturday at 7pm, and afternoon performances are Saturday-Sunday at 2pm. 🎄 find tickets online at cranerivertheater.org, or get them at the door! prices range from $20-42. // 📸:

12/19/2024

Tickets are still available for ’s production of A 1940’s Radio Christmas Carol!
Performances are at 7:30, tonight through Saturday with Sunday’s performance at 2:30pm.
Bring a friend, bring the family, bring yourself!

12/18/2024

Evening plans? Grabbing the friend group and heading to for a mid-week pick me up // 📸:

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12/17/2024

So much to love about Downtown Kearney on the Bricks! ❤🙌

12/16/2024

Hang on - the Midway Auto Dealerships PBR Challenge is almost here! Experience some of the best riders & toughest bulls THIS SATURDAY at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds.

Grab your tickets now at the Fairgrounds office or online at:
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/42717841/2024-midway-auto-dealerships-pbr-challenge-kearney-buffalo-county-fairgrounds

Buffalo County Fairgrounds PBR

12/11/2024

Whether looking for that perfect holiday spread, catering for that upcoming event, or a gift for the snacker in your life – is here for all of your charcuterie needs (and dreams). They are taking Christmas and NYE orders now – so hurry and get your name on their list!

12/10/2024

Holiday events are in full swing around Kearney! Here are a few snapshots from around town 🎄 For a rundown of some upcoming events and a full calendar of the rest of December head to visitkearney.org and read the blog!

12/05/2024

There’s still time! Give Where You Live is happening NOW. It’s your chance to give back while raising awareness for local nonprofits 🤍 you can donate online at givewhereyoulive.net!

let us know if you’re participating in our poll below 😊

12/05/2024

🎄 the holiday light festival is happening right now 🎄 head to Yanney Heritage Park tonight through December 14th between 5:30-8:30pm to catch all of the incredible displays dreamt up by local organizations and businesses. big shout out to for making this all happen! 🎅🏻