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Hastings, population 25,000, is the largest community in Adams County. Residents from a century ago would recognize many of the community’s downtown buildings today. Much of the historic district has been renewed and renovated, but its classic architecture is proudly retained. While always moving forward, Hastings always stays true to its past.
Historic Downtown Hastings is vibrant with people bouncing from shop to shop and gallery to restaurant. The community’s 2nd Street is the heart of the district. Visitors and locals explore the district on foot. Glimpses of Hastings past are on display at the Hastings Museum. Remnants of the Hastings Ammunition Depot still stand east of town as a visible reminder of this area’s importance during World War II.
Learn more about Hastings by contacting the Adams County Convention and Visitors Bureau at visithastingsnebraska.com or (402) 461-2370.
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First Street Brewing
You won’t find First Street Brewing on First Street in Hastings, but you will find first rate beers. The 15-barrel brewery is one of Nebraska’s largest. Their ...
Back Alley Bakery
The Back Alley Bakery is a lunchtime place for soups, salads and croissant sandwiches in Hastings. This true bakery has a wide variety of breads and delectable desserts. Pizza ...
Children’s Museum of Central Nebraska
The Children’s Museum of Central Nebraska in Hastings stimulates young brains with interactive exhibits such as the Nature Nook and the Artist’s Corner. The Construction Zone features ...
Hastings Museum
While museums should contain old history, and Hastings Museum does, there are new experiences around every corner. The museum’s state of the art theater has a 65-foot-wide screen, ...
Hastings Ammunition Depot
At one point during World War II, the Hastings Ammunition Depot was producing 40 percent of the bombs, rockets, mines and torpedoes used by the U.S. Navy. The concrete ...
Lake Hastings
Lake Hastings is popular for fishing, boating, sand volleyball and disc golf. The 68-acre park is west of Highway 281 on N. Shore Drive....
Murphy’s Wagon Wheel
The location of Murphy’s Wagon Wheel in Hastings has been a saloon or tavern since 1889. We recommend the Murphy’s Wings with a side of Buffalo Chips....
Jacob Fisher Rainbow Fountain
The Jacob Fisher Rainbow Fountain was meant to be a temporary exhibit at the 1932 Adams County Fair. Its computerized spray streams colored by LED lights rise 70 feet into the ...
Jorn Olsen Gallery
Beautiful photography is displayed at the Jorn Olsen Gallery in Hastings. This local photographer travels the world searching for great shots, but gets some of his greatest within a ...
Rivoli 3 Theatre
The Rivoli 3 Theatre is a classic movie house in the heart of downtown Hastings. This 1927-era building has been restored and its big screens now show the latest cinematic ...
Odyssey
Odyssey is an upscale restaurant new to the downtown scene in Hastings. The rack of lamb and Parmesan truffle chips are popular menu items....
Heartwell Lake
Heartwell Lake has catfish, bluegill and largemouth bass. The lake’s resident geese and ducks enjoy breadcrumb handouts. The biking trail is used mostly by joggers and walkers....
Chautauqua Pavilion
The Chautauqua Pavilion in Hasting's Chautauqua Park was built in 1907 to host traveling events. The pavilion is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is still used for ...
Hastings Aquacourt
The Hastings Aquacourt is open Memorial Day through mid-August. It offers Lazy River rides, a wave pool and wide waterslides where entire families can ride together....
Art Bar
The Art Bar mixes three favorites in Hastings: cocktails, coffee and art. Nebraska beers are also featured at this trendy corner stop....
Prairie Loft Center for Outdoor and Agricultural Learning
The land at Prairie Loft Center for Outdoor and Agricultural Learning was once a hospital where patients raised livestock and crops which fed 1,000 people. Those same productive acres cultivate ...
Hastings College Arboretum
The Hastings College Arboretum began with a few simple plantings in 1883. More than 130 years and 120 acres later the site is stunning. The Japanese Friendship Garden near the Hazelrigg Student ...
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