- TripBuzz found 10 things to do with kids in or near Beatrice, Nebraska, including 8 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Fairbury.
- From Homestead National Monument of America to Chautauqua Park, the Beatrice area offers 24 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Monuments, Specialty Museums and Movie Theaters.
- Culture, history and natural splendor come together to create a unique getaway for those visiting Beatrice. The city, located along the Big Blue River, offers many options for the whole family. Outdoor lovers can enjoy hiking, camping, hunting and watersports, while those looking to spend time in town can catch a play, peruse the shops or dine on local Nebraska cuisine.
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4730 South Street, Suite 2, Lincoln, NE 68506
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The National Museum of Roller Skating is home to a varied collection of historical roller skating memorabilia. It also contains about 1500 volumes of roller skating books and periodicals along with photographs and videos pertaining to roller skating.
37.1 Miles
The 10-acre Lincoln Children's Zoo features 300 animals from 90 species. At the zoo, visitors can feed domesticated animals, watch butterflies at Laura's Butterfly Pavilion, touch anthropoids from around the world, and hear zookeepers talk about a different animal every hour at the Critter Encounter Show.
37.2 Miles
Lincoln's Sunken Gardens are one of Nebraska's top destinations for horticulture enthusiasts. The immaculately-maintained premesis feature riots of colorful blooms and gteenery. Its most popular event is the annual flower extravaganza, which involves more than 30,000 plants.
37.2 Miles
Located in downtown Lincoln, Antelope Park offers a variety of activities for visitors. There's a large playground, a pavilion that hosts live music and dancing, gardens, a swimming pool, and a golf course.
37.2 Miles
A small neighborhood park, Hazel Abel Park is a picturesque setting with playground equipment and green space. It features a padded playground as well as a gazebo that is often used for weddings.
37.5 Miles
The Nebraska State Capitol was designed by Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue and constructed from 1922 to 1932. The building is over 400 feet tall and raises over 15 floors above ground.
37.5 Miles
Built in Classic Revival architecture, Governor's Mansion is the current residence of the Nebraska governor, and once housed former governors. The museum hosts tours where visitors can view a collection of dolls, dishes, and jewelry.
37.8 Miles
The main pull of the Pershing Center is the local roller derby league. The home team for this location is known as the No Coast Derby Girls, and the venue also offers other entertainment like traveling circuses and wrestling matches.
37.9 Miles
The Pioneer Parks and Nature Center offers eight miles of hiking trails through varied habitat including tallgrass prairie, woodlands, wetlands and across a stream. The facility also has two buildings where visitors can see native small animals.
38.0 Miles
At the Lincoln Children's Museum, children can bathe and groom dogs at the Happy Healthy Pets exhibit, and learn about pet nutrition. Children can also pretend to anchor a local news show, serve pizza, work at a pretend post office, and pretend to be firefighters.