10 Things to Check Off Your Summer Bucket List in Phelps County
May 13, 2025
Ride a Ferris Wheel, Eat Ice Cream For Supper and Attend an Outdoor Concert. Phelps County is the perfect place to start checking off your summer bucket list!
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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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Dining in Phelps County
Phelps County has more than its share of good cooks, and finding a good meal is never hard.
Lodging in Phelps County
If you have occasion to spend the night, we’ll make sure you have everything you need.
Golfing in Phelps County
With six area courses, and low greens fees, you're sure to find your favorite fairway.
Shopping in Phelps County
Phelps County has your shopping needs covered. Grab your friends and plan your shopping trip.
Birding & Crane Watching
Phelps County's wetlands and open prairies attract millions of migratory birds traveling along the Central Flyway. We invite you to enjoy birdwatching and nature all year.
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A Long-Awaited Whooping Crane Encounter
April 2, 2025
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.
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).
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Skip the big-city crowds and enjoy personalized service at our quaint boutiques and shops.
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Phelps County has modern hotels and campgrounds. You'll find plenty of places to catch a good night’s sleep.
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Steak is our specialty in Phelps County, but you’ll find a world of flavors at our delicious local restaurants.
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