Lexington Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Discover exciting frontier history on your doorstep when you stay in this pretty riverside city, known for its antiques stores and heritage trails.

Beginning as a frontier trading post in the mid-1800s, Lexington’s fascinating history is woven into the city’s streets and remarkable period buildings. Uncover a local insight into the city’s fascinating heritage via walking tours, historical trails and antiques stores. Follow historical timelines at specialized museums or discover some of the city’s contemporary culture at the local theatre. Picturesquely situated between a network of rivers, creeks and lakes, Lexington is also an ideal spot to spend a sunny day by the water hooking fish or spotting wildlife.

Spend some time checking out Lexington’s downtown attractions. The Dawson County Historical Museum offers a bit of background on the trading post town built around the former outpost of Fort Plum Creek. Learn about the Plum Creek Massacre, which occurred when Cheyenne, Arapaho and Sioux Indians clashed with travelling migrants on the nearby Oregon Trail in 1864. If you are interested in finding out more, join one of the Platte River Historical Trails offered by the Lexington Visitors’ Bureau and visit fascinating historical sites on a two-part circuit tour. Check out the Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles to see expertly preserved wartime vehicles from throughout the 20th century.

Watch a movie at the city’s 100-year-old Majestic Theatre. Search for hidden treasures at Lexington’s reputable antiques stores or visit the city on Labour Day in September to experience the nationally acclaimed Labour Day Antiques and Crafts Extravaganza.

Get active or enjoy the beautiful Nebraskan scenery in the city’s parkland areas. Memorial Park and Plum Creek Park are great spots to relax with the locals. Drop a line at the Plum Creek Park fishing pond or go further abroad to Johnson Lake, local hotspot for boating, fishing and watersports, and the home of Lakeside Country Club golf course. Canoe down the Platte River and see flocks of sandhill cranes in spring. The city also has a Family Aquatic Centre for taking youngsters swimming.

Lexington is located in central southern Nebraska, a little over 3-hours’ drive west from OmahaOpens in a new window. The nearest major airport is Kearney Regional Airport, an hour’s drive away. Explore the surrounding area on a wine-tasting tour and sample the different varietals grown in Lexington’s wineries.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington by IHG

2.5 out of 5
2605 Plum Creek Pkwy, Lexington, NE
The price is AU$190 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$190
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (588 reviews)
"Dated, yet clean hotel. Friendly staff. Easy check-in and out. Comfortable, yet older, beds. Dated, yet clean, room and water pressure in shower. Nice breakfast - pancakes, eggs, toast, bacon, sausage, yogurt, juices, etc. Would be 5 star rating if hotel/rooms were updated."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington by IHG
Econo Lodge Lexington

Econo Lodge Lexington

2 out of 5
2503 Plum Creek Pkwy, Lexington, NE
The price is AU$95 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$95
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Heartland Museum of Military ...
6/10 (419 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and polite. Room was clean.No breakfast offered, but I got early starts to attend events."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Econo Lodge Lexington
Comfort Inn Lexington

Comfort Inn Lexington

2.5 out of 5
2810 Plum Creek Pkwy, Lexington, NE
The price is AU$186 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$186
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (459 reviews)
"Everything was very good. Front desk service was excellent. Breakfast in tasty."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Comfort Inn Lexington
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cozy camper with queen Murphy bed, bunks, and dinette conversion bed.

Cozy camper with queen Murphy bed, bunks, and dinette conversion bed.

Lexington, NE
Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions LakeShore Marina and Darr Strip State Wildlife Management Area are located nearby.
Cozy camper with queen Murphy bed, bunks, and dinette conversion bed.
Cozy 2 BED apartment in a barn. cows, horses,hot tub. Experience the RANCH life

Cozy 2 BED apartment in a barn. cows, horses,hot tub. Experience the RANCH life

Brady, NE
Stay at this apartment in Brady. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and laundry facilities.
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
"Very peaceful. We were busy working in town and didn't get to meet the owners. Very nice on the phone. We were working in North Platte so the drive was about 20 min."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Cozy 2 BED apartment in a barn. cows, horses,hot tub. Experience the RANCH life
Bunkhouse on Working Ranch/Bird Sanctuary.  Cozy, cabin w. bathroom and kitchen

Bunkhouse on Working Ranch/Bird Sanctuary. Cozy, cabin w. bathroom and kitchen

Gothenburg
Stay at this cabin in Gothenburg. Enjoy air conditioning.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
"What a fun, unique place to stay for the night. We are always looking for a "local" place to stay to "soak" in the area and this completely met our expectations. The host greeted us and was friendly and courteous - answering all our questions! Will stay again when traveling through the area."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Bunkhouse on Working Ranch/Bird Sanctuary. Cozy, cabin w. bathroom and kitchen
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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