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Plan your getaway to Grand Island. Whether you're coming to town for a family vacation, showing at a livestock show, or here on business these lists will help you relax and have a little fun during your time in our city. Grand Island attractions offer plenty of opportunities for little smiles, laughs, and discoveries. After all, it's the little things that make life Grand.
Grand Island Tourism services are their boots-on-the-ground efforts to make sure the events that have been recruited to our city run smoothly. Common services include name badges and registration help.
201 W 3rd St
Grand Island, NE 68801
The huge 34-acre park, on the Southwest Corner of Stolley Park Rd and Park Dr., is full of fun for the entire family. Stroll through Stolley Gardens and marvel at all of the well-tended plants. The park might be the most scenic place in the city to take photographs. Beautiful spots can be found all throughout the grounds. There are several playground areas, but undoubtedly the most impressive is Kids' Kingdom, a huge, multi-level play structure that was built entirely by community volunteers. Go there on any weekend day and you can hear families talking fondly about the playground and how they or someone they know helped build this beloved play area. There are tons of fun secrets hiding all over the Kids' Kingdom playground. From pretend-play spots to slides and steps to seating areas for tired parents, there's enough here to keep any kid happy all afternoon. There's even a separate play area for very little ones so they won't be accidentally trampled by the older, more rambunctious kids. After you've played in the Kids' Kingdom for a while, head over to the Sweet Tooth concession stand next door for a cool drink or a little snack, then get ready for one of the most unique and memorable experiences you'll have at Stolley Park.
Check out the Stolley Park Railroad, one of the most enchanting little secrets of central Nebraska. The sweet mini-train is left over from the early days of Stolley Park when there was a zoo here. It's straight out of the pages of a fairytale for sure.
After you exit the train, you'll see the Stolley House, the home that was built on this land when it was the Stolley family homestead. There's also this fantastic little stone building built into a hill.
There are so many other great things to discover at Stolley Park: wading pools, a disc golf course, horseshoe pits, grills, picnic shelters, soccer fields and tennis courts, and miles of walking paths. You could spend an entire day here and still have more to explore
The park is open from dawn to dusk all year long. Stolley Park Railroad is open only on weekends mid-May through Memorial Day; the rest of the summer, it is open Tuesday-Sunday.
2103 Stolley Park Rd W
Grand Island, NE 68801
Island Oasis offers over six acres of refreshing Family Fun! Guests can brave the waves in the 350 thousand-gallon wave pool or relax and unwind in our 750-foot lazy river. More adventurous thrill seekers will experience the force of gravity first hand when they ride one of two six-story high-speed slides! Adventurers can also attempt to tackle four giant 150-foot slides. Children will love zero depth acres that include spraying fountains and a wacky wet otter slide. Plus they can build sand castles in the sand, stroll across the lily pads, or test their skills on the log walk. Enjoy a match of sand volleyball then drop your anchor and feed the crew at our full concession and patio area. Opening Day: May 27, 2023Regular Summer Hours: Monday - Wednesday: Noon - 6 pm Thursday - Sunday: Noon-8 pm (Daily Schedules are Weather Permitting)
321 E Fonner Park Rd
Grand Island, NE 68801
The Crane Trust is a habitat conservation nonprofit organization located on the beautiful Platte River in South Central Nebraska. In addition to offering tours of one of the greatest migrations in the world, the Trust works year-round to protect and preserve nearly 10,000 acres of critical habitat for the endangered whooping cranes, sandhill cranes, and countless other species sharing fragile river and prairie ecosystems.MissionThrough land management, scientific research, and education, our mission is to protect and maintain the physical, hydrological and biological integrity of the Big Bend area of the Platte River so that it continues to function as a life support system for whooping cranes, sandhill cranes and other migratory bird species.
Hours:
Saturday 9 AM– 4 PM
Sunday: Closed
Monday (Memorial Day) 9 AM– 4 PM Hours might differ
Tuesday 9 AM– 4 PM
Wednesday 9 AM– 4 PM
Thursday 9 AM– 4 PM
Friday 9 AM– 4 PM
9325 Alda Rd S
Wood River, NE 68883
Stuhr Museum ia s open 7 days a week. Delivering a dynamic living history experience. Stuhr Museum plays an essential role in deepening the understanding the past which helps form our present and future.
3133 West Highway 34
Grand Island, NE 68801
The Community Fieldhouse is a 70,000 square foot facility that includes indoor batting cages, turf sports fields, basketball courts, volleyball courts, meeting rooms, and a children's playground. A wide range of activities are offered: youth sports, adult sports, and birthday parties.
525 East Fonner Park Road
Grand Island, NE 68801
Pick up a strike and show off your bowling skills at Grand Island's Westside Bowling Lanes. With its kid-friendly vibe, this alley is a great spot for families.
Hours:
Saturday 10 AM–1 AM
Sunday 1–6 PM
Monday (Memorial Day)10 AM–10 PM Hours might differ
Tuesday10 AM–10 PM
Wednesday10AM–10 PM
Thursday10 AM–10 PM
Friday10 AM–1 AM
112 Kaufman Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
Come to downtown Grand Island and have fun with family and friends at our Paint and Sip studio. No previous art experience required! IT'S NOT FINE ART, IT'S FUN ART!
Their studio is a unique experience where the class is led, step-by-step, through a specific project, or the artist can choose to create their own. Arts and Drafts provides the supplies necessary to complete the project as well as a cash bar, that includes a selection of wine, to "assist" in the creative process. They offer a relaxed, fun, creative experience and are Grand Island's only true wine and paint studio. No talent or experience is required. You will surprise yourself with the work of art you create and will take home! Remember it's not fine art, it's FUN art!
411 W 3rd St A
Grand Island, NE 68801
PLAIN GREAT BEER!
They believe, with great pride, that craft beer is an attitude and that flavor favors the bold. That bold attitude is what led them to imagine the Hopffalo as the perfect symbol for our mutual pride of place and love of craft beer. Inspired by this chimerical creature they liken each style they brew to a vast frontier of flavor begging to be roamed. Suffice it to say, their good and proud to call the Great Plains home. And prouder still to brew plain great beer.
HOURS
SUN. - Closed
MON. 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
TUE. - THU. 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
FRI. - SAT. 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
115 E South Front St #1, Grand Island
Grand Island, NE 68801
Raising Nebraska is an interactive experience like no other. From science and innovation, to community and culture, and even the global economy, Nebraska's agricultural experience touches everyone. Through this incredible 25,000-foot interactive exhibit, you actually become part of it – in ways you never imagined and that you'll never forget. Located Inside the Nebraska Building at Fonner Park Between State Fair Boulevard and Fonner Park Road.
Please see the website for current hours.
501 East Fonner Park Road Suite 100
Grand Island, NE 68801
Fonner Park is a thoroughbred horse racing facility located in Grand Island, Nebraska. Co-located with Eihusen Arena and the grounds of the Nebraska State Fair, it is named after its original land owner, August L. Fonner, and first held races in 1954. The site was purchased by the Hall County Livestock Improvement Association in April 1953. The park was named after August L. "Gus" Fonner, who donated the land. The Old Reliable Hereford Show and Sale was held as its first livestock exhibition in September, before beginning its inaugural season of racing on April 29, 1954. In the years that followed, Fonner was expanded to include additional grandstand seating, expanded barn space, an indoor quarter-mile training track, and other amenities. In March 1979, Fonner Park began offering Sunday races for the first time. In 1988, the track began simulcasts to Lincoln and Omaha.
Hours: Saturday11AM–12AM, Sunday11AM–10PM, Monday (Memorial Day) 11AM–12AM
Tuesday - Friday 11AM–12AM
Hours might differ
700 E Stolley Park Rd
Grand Island, NE 68801
Visit the Cinemas for all your movie showtimes & tickets!
316 W 3rd St
Grand Island, NE 68801
The Grand Island YMCA offers a pool, basketball and racquetball courts, exercise classes and more.
Hours – Labor Day to Memorial Day:
Monday – Thursday 5:00 am – 10:00 pm
Friday 5:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday 6:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday – 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Pool Opens at 6:00 am Monday – Friday
Pool Opens 7:30 am Saturday
Hours – Memorial Day to Labor Day
Monday – Thursday 5:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday 5:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday 6:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday – Closed
Pool Opens at 6:00 am Monday – Friday
Pool Opens 7:30 am Saturday
221 E South Front St
Grand Island, NE 68801
There are 4 golf courses in Grand Island, Nebraska and 1 is a municipal course. There are also another 3 golf courses within 20 miles of Grand Island KOA. The oldest course in the Grand Island area is the Riverside Golf Club opened in 1919. The longest course is Lochland Country Club, which is 6,934 yards. Riverside Golf Club, Riverside Course 18 holes over 6,692 yards with a par of 72 (Private)
2820 Riverside Dr
Grand Island, NE 68801-7650
(308) 382-2648
9.4 miles from Grand Island KOA - Fonner View Golf Course, Fonner View Course 9 holes over 1,966 yards with a par of 32 (Public)
2224 S Stuhr Rd
Grand Island, NE 68801-8266
(308) 382-0202
8.4 miles from Grand Island KOAIndianhead Golf Club, Indianhead Course18 holes over 6,607 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
4100 W Husker Hwy
Grand Island, NE 68803-6539
(308) 381-4653
12 miles from Grand Island KOA - Jackrabbit Run Golf Course, Jackrabbit Course 18 holes over 6,752 yards with a par of 72 (Municipal)
2800 N Shady Bend Rd
Grand Island, NE 68801-9443
(308) 385-5340
11 miles from Grand Island KOA - Wood River Golf Course, Wood River Course 9 holes over 2,934 yards with a par of 35 (Public)
11937 W Holling Rd
Wood River, NE 68883-9532
(308) 583-2225
17 miles from Grand Island KOA - Poco Creek Golf Course, Poco Course 9 holes over 2,908 yards with a par of 35 (Public)
1110 19th St
Aurora, NE 68818-2117
(402) 694-3662
17 miles from Grand Island KOA - Lochland Country Club, Lochland Course 18 holes over 6,934 yards with a par of 72 (Plantation)
601 W Lochland Rd
Hastings, NE 68901-2445
(402) 462-8783
19 miles from Grand Island KOA
L.E. Ray Park is a pet-friendly attraction in Grand Island, NE. Fido can tag along to go disc golfing, fishing, swimming or at their dog park facility. The swimming area offers sand for you to relax with your furry friend.
L.E. Ray Park is just a short 10 min drive from the KOA
3315 S. Blaine St.
Grand Island, NE 68801
At Texas T-Bone Steakhouse they take pride in serving great food for a great value. Bring in the whole family for an up-tempo, casual, Roadhouse style dining experience, complete with a bucket of peanuts.
Hours:
Sunday – Thursday, 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday – Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Just 9.8 miles from the Grand Island KOA
1600 South Locust Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
WELCOME TO TOMMY'S FAMILY RESTAURANT - Celebrating over 25 years! They are a family owned business in Grand Island, NE and proud to be one of Central Nebraska's favorite restaurants. Their friendly staff serves only the highest quality meals that keep families coming back time and time again. Stop in for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and choose from a variety of mouthwatering home-cooked meals. Open 6am-10pm Daily
Just 9.8 miles from Grand Island KOA
1325 S Locust St
Grand Island, NE 68801
Serves specialty coffee, tea, boba, homemade baked goods, breakfast burritos and more!
1003 Q Street, Suite A
Aurora, NE 68818
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