Visit Kearney like a local. Tune in to hear our locals top 4 must-do activities.
A common question we hear around here is where do the locals go and what do they like to do. So we pulled together a team of Kearney Locals to tell you about all things Kearney. In this episode, we hear our Locals’ suggestions for their top things to do.
Meet our Locals:
Stacey Johnson
Co-Owner, Edith Joi Boutique
Fun Fact: My favorite thing to do is organize! I have been organizing homes, offices, and storage rooms for a few years now and never get tired of it!
Favorite Food: Pizza and Mexican run a close competition!
Guilty Pleasure: Fountain Coke
Favorite Zoo Animal: Giraffe
Favorite Vacation Spot: Anywhere there is water and sunshine
What’s a ‘must-do’ activity to someone visiting Kearney:
“Oh I would make a day of it! First, you have to stop at the Archway when you get off the interstate. It is such a local treasure! Next, definitely check out the shopping around town. We have SO MANY locally owned businesses which I don’t feel like you see as much in other towns. And not just in one area either, the entire town is full of totally unique gems just waiting to be found. Finally, check out our parks. We have the most beautiful parks that are so well kept.”
Jillian Epley
Event Coordinator, The Archway
What’s a ‘must-do’ activity to someone visiting Kearney:
“I would say if you’re in town visiting, you definitely need to check out the Archway. It’s such a fun, unique, and educational monument that I think everybody needs to go to at least once in their life, if they haven’t yet! There are so many great things to do in Kearney but I would also really encourage visitors to check out the World Theater. I love going there, especially at Christmas-time. Yanney Park is a site to see if you have the time, as well.”
Kyle Sayler
Captain/Owner, Sayler Screen Printing
What’s a ‘must-do’ activity to someone visiting Kearney:
“The Kearney Water Trail, it’s kind of a new addition to our community. Get a kayak and go float on the canal for a couple hours. It’s nice and relaxing. It almost feels like a little getaway but your still in city limits”
Judi Sickler
CEO/President, Kearney Area Community Foundation
Fun Fact: Our goldendoodle, Remy, was an actor in the Crane River Theatre production of Annie. He played “Sandy” and had to attend play practice in the summer of 2018.
Favorite Food: Nebraska steak
Guilty Pleasure: Reece’s Peanut Butter Cup Blizzard
Favorite Zoo Animal: Definitely, the monkeys
Favorite Vacation Spot: Napa Valley, California
What’s a ‘must-do’ activity to someone visiting Kearney:
Yanney Heritage Park. “Anybody can come here and have a great time. Whether your fishing, or walking the dog or playing on the splashpad, there is something for everyone here.”
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