We love this beautiful park the best in all of Nebraska . They keep it very well maintained …read more Thanks for the awesome memories. Have a blessed day

Beautiful little park located in Downtown Kearney, NE. Nice place to check out even if you're just…read morepassing through. Easy access from I-80/NE-44. Great views of the lighthouse just off 33rd St and 6th Ave. Also has a Skate Park at this same intersection. Also on site is 3 tennis courts, playground and more fun for the family.

If you live in or visit Kearney,Ne., you'll want to be sure to stop by Big Apple. While I was…read moregetting my Nebraska Passport stamped, I spoke at length with the guy behind the counter about the incredible array of possibilities here. He proudly said that there is literally something for everyone. Bowling includes regular, cosmic, duckpin, and bumper. For leagues besides bowling, there's darts and pool featured in the huge sports bar that can also be a wedding venue. There's so many game machines it's like walking through slot machines at a casino, but none are gambling. Laser tag, indoor go carts, out door go carts, and more. You get the idea. While I was there, someone was having a birthday party. I didn't check the pricing, but the food menu seems very reasonable. It's definitely family friendly entertainment.

I hosted a combination birthday party (for me), family reunion, and post-funeral reception here on…read more5/18/24. GREAT: Planning in advance with management and creating an event from far away. We traveled from 9 hours away. The kids loved the go-karts and laser tag. I definitely feel like these are next level attractions! Staff - friendly, kind, and helped to end a sad day on a high note. Food - much of this place has expanded but the kitchen can get strained, especially when they are slammed by the Saturday night bowlers. Order early and often. Recommended improvement: A seating plan. It was winner take all seating and our group was growing as the night went on. The locals were miffed that a city slicker dared to ask them for their barely filled pizza table.

Gutterz is a hidden gem for meals! Great specials. Yummy Chicken Fried Steak meal! Always have had…read moregreat service whether it's just two of us or seven.

Typical small town fun center. It has bowling, pool tables and dining area. The staff was…read morefriendly even to the kids.

An amazing place! Steve one of the trainers for the axe throwing area, was a great help. He was…read morevery attentive and educating with his axe throwing technique. Has a great family atmosphere and food and drinks. Full of arcade games and even has a miniature bowling area. Beer was cold and refreshing. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to have night out. 10/10

What a beautiful park! We went to take the dog for a walk and a little swim. Lovely walking and…read morebiking trails. Beautiful trees, plants, grassy areas, and artwork/sculptures. Several areas for picnicking and children to play. There's a gorgeous flower garden with a winding path through it. Part of that area included troughs with vegetables growing in it. The produce is used by schools and a community food pantry. There were some buildings in the park, but I'm not sure what they are for. It was well-maintained. Plenty of parking in several spots.

Had a mini reunion with family near the splash pad, everything was wonderful! Highly recommend for…read morefamily, friends, kids, and pets!

Just to be clear, there are two different places in the area that are easy to confuse--Fort Kearny…read moreState Recreation Area is not the same as the Fort Kearny State Historical Park, even though they are close together and technically the same park. You can not access the hike/bike bridge in the Fort Kearny State Recreation Area from the Fort Kearny State Historical Park. We visited during the Spring Sandhill Crane migration, but since my son was also studying the Civil War, I wanted to squeeze in some history while we were in the area too. First, the Fort Kearny State Historical Park was really enjoyable for me. It was larger than I expected and has clearly marked areas showing where original buildings once stood. There's also a blacksmith shop with a covered wagon and several other historic features to explore along the way. The fort itself still stands, and you can walk inside and even climb up the lookout points on each corner. Inside, there's a lot of Nebraska history and artifacts from that time period. It didn't hold my son's attention quite as long as I had hoped, but I'm still very glad we visited. A Nebraska State Park Permit is required to park here, which can be purchased online ahead of time (what I did) or at the Fort Kearny Visitors Center or kiosk. The permit is good for 1.5 days. The interpretive center is open from 9 AM to 5 PM. This site has a lot of history--built by the Army in 1848, Fort Kearny served as a safe haven for Overland Trail travelers, Pony Express riders, and gold prospectors. Soldiers helped travelers, repaired wagons, and provided protection as people moved west. It also later served as a station for the Pony Express and supported workers building the transcontinental railroad. One unexpected highlight was seeing Sandhill cranes in the surrounding fields. It added a really interesting layer to the experience--thinking about how settlers may have experienced this same migration compared to us today. The cranes have been making this journey for thousands of years, which is incredible to reflect on. Just down the highway is the Fort Kearny State Recreation Area. There's a hike/bike trail with a paved, accessible 1.5-1.8 mile path that leads to a former railroad bridge over the Platte River. This is a well-known viewing area for the Sandhill crane fly-in and fly-out. We visited later in March and didn't see the massive peak migration numbers, but we still saw hundreds of cranes flying into the area at dusk, which was an incredible sight. It does get very crowded near sunset, especially on the bridge itself, so expect a lot of people and limited space. The experience felt a little rushed with kids, but I'm really glad we stayed through sunset to witness it. Watching the cranes come in over the river is something I won't forget.

"You have died of dysentery."…read more OK, if you're a Yelper of a Certain Age, you might remember that delightful game Oregon Trail, all monochrome green or orange in your tiny Apple IIc computer. Fort Kerney brings it to life. Visiting here, you can imagine the old 49ers heading west, stopping here for supplies and a little rest before heading west into the frontier. There's a lot of history here-- the Pony Express, connections to the Transcontinental Railroad, and the Westward expansion. The visitor center is well done, and the grounds have been variably preserved and restored to a condition that whisks you back in time to a very different era of American history. It wasn't all pretty, it wasn't all easy... but it's inexorably linked to who we are, who we aren't, and who we're all striving to be. Worth the stop for a stretch of the legs and the imagination.

Amazing gym! Very comfortable atmosphere:) Really loved everything about this welcoming gym:)read more

On a biz trip into Kearney, my husband and i were looking for something with alot of equipment,…read moreincluding an assortment of dumb bells, where he could lift in peace (we're anti-planetfitness type gyms). We came across the listing for owner answered promptly. She invited us over and even met us at the door! We walked thru to the back and were surprised to see many dumb bells, squat racks, treadmills, benches, and machines! After signing our waivers we were set loose. Both had great workouts. We will be back!

The 'first to review' person for this place...I suspect hasn't been around to check what these type…read morefacilities cost to be part of or what the other places have to offer, in a fair comparison. For about $1 per day!

Very friendly staff. Currently(October 2024) the pool is closed which is most of why I go there…read moreafter my total knee replacement. I am hoping they get it fixed and back in use so I can keep attending. There's nothing like it in town!