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Welcome to Kearney!

Let’s start with the basics…
Kearney – pronounced
/ˈkärnē/ (car + knee)
CITY IN NEBRASKA

1. A colorful and exciting city situated in the heart of the Heartland.

2. The Sandhill Crane Capital of the World!

Now that we got that out of the way, here are a dozen things you ought to know about Kearney.

About Kearney

Featured Events

Radium Girls

May 2-5 & 9-12

Fort Kearny Outdoor Expo

May 11

Nebraska Shrine Bowl

June 1
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Things To Do

Restaurants

Lodging
Red Wanting Blue Kearney Nebraska Bufallo

Upcoming Events

Transportation

Museums

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So much More Than Just In The Middle!

Kearney, Nebraska is the getaway you never knew you needed! With comfortable, premium lodging, eclectic shopping, and a variety of locally-owned craft food and drink options, Kearney has something for everyone. By day, you’ll find rich history, outdoor adventure, and some of America’s most unique attractions. And by night? Our many entertainment options, dazzling performances, and unique hangouts offer the perfect way to unwind. Visit Kearney — it’s so much More Than the Middle!

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Experience the Spring Sandhill Crane Migration

The Largest Gathering of Sandhill Cranes

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The History behind The G.W. Frank Museum
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Taste the World in Kearney
Things To Do

Suggested Itineraries

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The incredible sights, sounds, and awe I …

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The incredible sights, sounds, and awe I experienced can’t be put into words. Thousands and thousands of migrating Sandhill Cranes is a must experience for anyone and everyone! Thanks #rowesanctuary for hosting the blind and loving them as much as I do! #audubon #audubonsociety #cranetrust #kearney #kearneynebraska #visitkearney #explorenebraska #wildlifeofnebraska #womeninwildlife #womeninconservation #melissagroo #bird_photography #birdconservation #migratory #centralflyway #naturelovers #best_birds_of_ig #bird_of_instagram #futurewomenphotography #sonyalphafemale #vitalground #ngphotographerchallenge #birds_in_view

It was a privilege to see the sunrise with …

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Mar 3

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It was a privilege to see the sunrise with hundreds of thousands of Sandhill cranes on the Platte River - 🐦 #sandhillcranes #sandhillcranesofinstagram #sandhillcranemigration #riverplatte #sunrise #nebraska #kearney #visitkearney #kearneynebraska

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Add another birding adventure to your 2024 …

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Jan 26

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Add another birding adventure to your 2024 Sandhill Crane viewing trip...Join Prairie Wind Birding Tours for an unforgettable experience watching the fascinating dance of Prairie Chickens! Tours will be offered daily beginning late February, at a lek right outside of Kearney! Book now for a unique, intimate wildlife encounter in the heart of Nebraska’s natural beauty. For more info visit our website - link in bio #birdnerd #priairechicken #naturephotography #kearneynebraska #springinNebraska #birding #photography #visitkearney

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Get a front-row seat to the spring Sandhill Crane …

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Get a front-row seat to the spring Sandhill Crane migration when you book a crane viewing experience at Rowe Sanctuary. Reservations open at 𝟗 𝐚𝐦 𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟑𝐫𝐝. These tours sell out quickly, so we suggest you set a reminder and reserve your spot! @rowesanctuary offers both sunrise and sunset tours with a spectacular view of concentrations of Sandhill Cranes on their river roosts. Multiple viewing opportunities are available for nature enthusiasts, bird lovers, and photographers to witness the great migration! 😍𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: March 9 - April 6 $50 + taxes and fees 📷𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: March 15 - April 6 $100 + taxes and fees 🌙𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: March 15 - April 5 $250 + taxes and fees #sandhillcranemigration #thegreatmigration #sandhillcranes #visitkearney #kearneynebraska #platteriver #birdwatching #naturephotography #bucketlist #thegreatoutdoors

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Only 5 more nights to see the lights! 🤩Holiday …

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Dec 12

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Only 5 more nights to see the lights! 🤩Holiday Light Festival 5:30-8:30pm daily through this Saturday, Dec 16! #yanneypark #visitkearney #kearneynebraska #holidaylightfestival #merryandbright

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The festivities begin tomorrow! Experience the …

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Dec 6

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The festivities begin tomorrow! Experience the Holiday Light Festival yourself - Dec 6-16 from 5:30-8:30 at Yanney Park! #kearneynebraska #holidaylightfestival #yanneypark #christmasinnebraska #visitkearney #allismerryandbright #freeevent

Glass was one of John Nygren's many interests…

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Glass was one of John Nygren's many interests when he was growing up on the farm in Nebraska. Born into a family of collectors, he accumulated an assortment of old medicine bottles and Mason jars. As an undergraduate at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, John's interest in glass was peaked by his professor and printmaker Jean Richards. After receiving his B.F.A. in 1965 from Lincoln, Nygren moved on to the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan where he received his M.F.A. This was followed by a three-week glassblowing course at the Penland School of Crafts in North Carolina, which changed his life. There he gained the basic skills and confidence to dedicate his creative energy to glass art. The central theme reflected in Nygren's art has always been a deep-felt reverence towards Mother Earth. His love of nature is expressed in the artistic excellence of his work. A naturalist, John Nygren has a great respect for wildlife, heightened by a fascination with entomology as well as frogs, persimmon trees and sunsets serve as a central force as well as the motifs which guide his artistic journey John Nygren "Ancient Persimmon Landscape (#2288)" blown, hot worked glass, 1982 Museum Purchase made possible by Marilyn F. Belschner Arts Endowment Fund, Museum of Nebraska Art Collection #museumofnebrasaart #nebraskaart #visitkearney

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