public swimming pool. The community is rich in history with a museum housed in the old railroad depot
at the park. The first and largest train robbery happened near Big Springs in 1877, when Texas outlaw,
Sam Bass and five companions made off with $60,000 in gold and currency. Play the 9-hole sand green
golf course, see the full boating sales and repairs, and enjoy the restaurants. Also available are gas
stations, hair dresser, barber, grocery store, hardware store, tavern, bank , and the historic Phelps Hotel.
For more details visit the Big Springs website.
Just to our north is the beautiful Ash Hollow State Park. Let us provide you with a park pass, and a full
day of activities, or venture off yourself to Lake McConaughy, the largest reservoir in Nebraska, which is
four miles wide, 20 miles long, with 100 miles of shoreline and natural white sand beaches.
Only minutes away is the Wild West "Cowboy Capital" of Ogallala, the end of the Texas cattle drive. The
Front Street Summer Theater and Shoot out will fascinate cowboys and cowgirls of all ages! Check out
other cowboy activities at www.visitogallala.com.
Our "Gateway to Colorado" at Julesburg is rich in the history of the Pony Express and offers a re-ride and
celebration of that historic ride. The Welcome Center at the Julesburg I-76 offers a wealth of information
about the area. The Depot Museum in downtown Julesburg and several antique stores allow you to walk
back in time. The restored and historic Hippadrome Theater shows the latest film attractions. Nearly every
weekend there is a large antique auction at the Sedgwick County Fairgrounds, attracting antique buyers
from many states. Visit www.northeastcoloradotourism.com and www.coloradodirectory.com/julesburg/
for more information.
Wyoming is only 100 miles away! Use I-80 or the scenic Highway 26 Byway to Yellowstone National Park.
But, don't be in a hurry, as there is several days of attractions along the way in Western Nebraska.
Hunters, our local outfitter, Rick Kreuter , will guide you on a rewarding hunt for game and water fowl.
