Enjoy nature at our many parks and lakes, visit a Smithsonian-quality museum, shop at our unique boutiques and gift stores, enjoy one of the best steaks in the state of Nebraska at the Speakeasy restaurant and spend time getting reacquainted with new or old friends at Lost Way Brewery, serving up locally-crafted brews since 2016.
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Phelps County has more than its share of good cooks, and finding a good meal is never hard.
If you have occasion to spend the night, we’ll make sure you have everything you need.
With six area courses, and low greens fees, you're sure to find your favorite fairway.
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After three years of searching, I finally met a group of rare Whooping Cranes at the Funk Waterfowl Production Area, witnessing their graceful flight and peaceful evening descent against a calming Nebraska sunset.
Each year, south-central Nebraska becomes a hub for one of nature’s most incredible phenomena —the annual spring bird migration. Whether you’re a seasoned birder, a photographer, or simply someone who enjoys the beauty of the natural world, Phelps County invites you to experience this awe-inspiring event.
Phelps County is located in south-central Nebraska, just a 15-minute drive south of I-80 and along US Highway 6 & 34. The county seat is Holdrege, population 5,405. We are also home to Atlanta (pop. 131), Bertrand (pop. 738), Funk (pop. 194) and Loomis (pop. 377).