The possibilities for family fun are endless in Phelps County. Go swimming at our local YMCA, splash around with the kids at our North Park splash pad – and while you are there, go kayaking, fishing or play a game of tennis on our new six-court tennis court. Go bowling at Gutterz Fun Center and enjoy a meal at the Aviator restaurant. In the fall season, our county has a family-friendly pumpkin patch that boasts a 150-foot slide, pumpkin chuckin’, a corn and straw bale maze, hayrack and train rides and a jump pad. So much adventure is waiting – book your stay today!

Nebraska Prairie Museum

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The Nebraska Prairie Museum features extensive collections of prairie history including home and business period rooms, numerous collections and antique cars, farm machinery and tools.

A detailed interpretive center displays memorabilia of the original WW II American POW Camp Atlanta which was located near Atlanta. Also on display is a gallery or paintings and illustrations completed by artist Thomas F. Naegele while working as an interpreter at the camp. 

Out buildings include a Lutheran Church, one room school house, early farm house, POW guard tower, and windmill.

The museum is also home to the Phelps County Historical Society, the Holdrege Area Genealogical Society, and the National Sod House Society. A genealogical library is available for research.

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YMCA of the Prairie

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The YMCA is an inclusive organization of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility.

The YMCA offers a full slate of adult, youth and family programs in an attractive facility that opened in 2006.

Child care is available.

1415 Broadway St. Holdrege
P: (308) 995-4050

Hours

Monday-Friday: 5:30am – 10:00pm;
Saturday: 8:00am – 5:00pm;
Sunday: 1:00pm – 6:00pm

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Gutterz Fun Center

Gutterz Fun Center

Gutterz Fun Center is your one stop source for family entertainment and tasty food. 

Gutterz Fun Center has twelve lanes of action-packed bowling with electronic scoring, shoe rentals, and cosmic glow-in-the-dark bowling on Friday and Saturday nights.

227 Denver St., Holdrege
P: (308) 995-4106

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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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