Kearney Downtown Historic District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Kearney Downtown Historic District
Popular places to visit

Classic Car Collection
Get a closer look at a 1930s Rolls-Royce, enter a 1950s gas station and see an original ticket booth from a drive-in theater.

Great Platte River Road Archway
Trace Nebraska’s settlers, from early pioneers to modern car salesmen, at this iconic bridge-like museum arching over Interstate 80.

Fort Kearny State Historical Park
You can take time to visit Fort Kearny State Historical Park during your travels to Kearney. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
The World Theatre
You can enjoy a show at The World Theatre on your trip to Kearney. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Museum of Nebraska Art
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Museum of Nebraska Art in Kearney. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Younes Conference Center South
Learn about the events happening in Younes Conference Center South during your trip to Kearney. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Our pick of the best Kearney Downtown Historic District Hotel Deals

Motel 6 Kearney, NE
This appears to be a newer facility. Stayed on the way to and on the way back from on a recent road trip [week apart] and the same desk clerk checked us in both time and remembered us! The rooms may be basic, no frills, but they are spotless! TV and remote worked, Wi-Fi worked, quiet, felt safe and ...
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kearney
friendly staff, even late at night, clean room
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

New Victorian Inn and Suites
Staff was very friendly.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kearney
Was pet friendly
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kearney
Perfect for our needs
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Kearney, NE
It was a mixed bag... the bed wasn't anything special, but the room was clean and the staff was friendly. Breakfast left a lot to be desired with its pre-cooked omelets and limited options (items were not replenished). I will probably find another option in the future.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025