Location: Grand Island
Top Things to do in Grand Island
The 6 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Grand Island, Nebraska (NE)
Grand Island is a city in and the county seat of Hall County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 48,520 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Grand Island
1. Platte River
2. Crane Trust Nature & Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 267 reviews
Crane Trust Nature & Visitor Center is the public face of the Platte River Whooping Crane Maintenance Trust. We are a nonprofit whose mission is the preservation and restoration of Platte River Valley habitat for whooping cranes, sandhill cranes, and other migratory birds. The Nature & Visitor Center has 10 miles of walking trails, an observation tower, a bison herd, art gallery, gift shop, and informational exhibits. We also offer tourism information for the state of Nebraska. During the spring crane migration, we offer viewing blind tours to see cranes up close on their river roosts and driving maps of the area so visitors can see the cranes while they are in the fields feeding.
Reviewed By 382chrisw - Omaha, United States
The tour was well organized by enthusiastic, knowledgeable volunteers. The blinds were right on the riverbank, and the view was amazing. We chose the evening viewing and would like to come again for a morning tour. Can’t say enough good things about the center and the viewing experience. I wish I had taken more time in the gift shop.
3. Island Oasis Water Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
4. Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 229 reviews
When you visit Stuhr Museum, the word “experience” is one of the cornerstones of what we do. You don’t just see historic homes, you hear your footsteps on the floorboards. You don’t see a blacksmith’s impressive work, you feel the heat of the sparks. You don’t just see the Mercantile, you taste the candy stick, just as it was in the time of our pioneer ancestors. It’s what we call a “Living History Experience”. We feature over 200 acres, over 100 structures and are one of the most immersive and iconic museums in the Midwest.
Reviewed By sara_fielder - Oklahoma City, United States
This living history museum surpassed all of our expectations! We found it by accident driving from Nebraska to Oklahoma, and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in experiencing what it was like to live as a pioneer during the 1880's. From the moment we drove onto the property, we were greeted with a smile by the ticket agent. She directed us to Railroad Town where we strolled through several original buildings such as the mercantile (where Elizabeth greeted us in 1880's attire as if we had just ridden our horses there from 100 miles away). Her enthusiasm was a true delight! From there we went into the Silver Dollar Café and had an $1.00 ice cream cone (also served with a smile) and into the Millinery Shop where we met Shirley making hats that represented the time period. From here we journeyed to the Tinsmith Shop (run by Loren), and the Blacksmith Shop (operated by master blacksmith Randy) who both educated us on these crafts with such passion that it was hard to leave. Everyone we encountered seemed to have a calling for recreating the town as it would have been originally. The entire experience was just magical, and I encourage everyone passing through this part of the U.S. to stop by! You will not be disappointed!
5. Fonner Park
6. Grand Theater
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
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