Top 6 Budget-friendly Things to do in Valentine, Nebraska (NE)

June 19, 2021 Frederic Celentano

Valentine is a city in Cherry County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 2,737 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Cherry County.
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1. Niobrara National Scenic River

214 W Highway 20, Valentine, NE 69201-2005 +1 402-376-1901 https://www.nps.gov/niob/index.htm
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5.0 based on 38 reviews

Niobrara National Scenic River

Reviewed By 878MikeB878 - Emporia, United States

It is that shallow. Good water flow. We rented a couple kayaks and did a four hour float. Time was right on the money. Easy in and out. Beautiful scenery while on the water.

2. Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge

Valentine, NE +1 402-376-3789 http://www.fws.gov/refuge/fort_niobrara
Excellent
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4.5 based on 115 reviews

Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge

Prairie dogs, antelope and buffalo are some of the animals that can be spotted at this wildlife refuge.

Reviewed By vandvinc - Kansas City, United States

A definite must that only takes 30 minutes max. Outside Valentine Neb, on the Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge is a great walking path down to Fort Falls. Very pretty easily accessible. But does require stair climbing. Turn off at Fort Niobrara launch and drive back towards the Visitor Center. Just follow the signs for the Falls. Once there at the trail head, take the trail down to the Falls. It is a combo of stairs and paths. Continue past the falls and you are at the river. A great find!!

3. Smith Falls State Park

90159 Smith Falls Rd, Valentine, NE 69201-1615 +1 402-376-1306 http://www.outdoornebraska.ne.gov/parks/guides/parksearch/showpark.asp?Area_No=308
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4.5 based on 167 reviews

Smith Falls State Park

Reviewed By apeters1088 - Lincoln, United States

We did this hike on a Sunday morning and didn’t see another soul! It was a quick and easy hike even with a baby and toddler and the views were amazing. Our kids could’ve played in the waterfall all day!

4. Cowboy Trail

Valentine, NE http://outdoornebraska.gov/cowboytrail/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 49 reviews

Cowboy Trail

Reviewed By 1986200xATC - Omaha, United States

The bridge is part of the longest rail to trail conversions in the country. It gives a great vantage point for the Niobrara River and the amazing scenery that surrounds it. It’s a nice little hike.

5. Bryan Bridge

US Highway 20, Valentine, NE
Excellent
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4.0 based on 21 reviews

Bryan Bridge

Reviewed By Poudre1 - Bellvue, United States

A very special bridge to observe and read the plaque and information panel. I walked across the bridge and got some great photos.

6. Brewers Canoers & Tubers

Excellent
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4.5 based on 22 reviews

Brewers Canoers & Tubers

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