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Great Platte River Road Archway Monument, Kearney, NE
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Great Platte River Road Archway Monument

Great Platte River Road Archway Monument is a museum in Kearney, NE, part of the Central Nebraska guide. Cost: under $25.

3060 E 1st St · Kearney, NE

Why you should go…

The Great Platte River Road Archway Monument spans more than 300 feet above Interstate 80 near Kearney, Nebraska. Opened in 2000, it houses a historical exhibit that uses life-sized figures and personal audio guides to tell the story of westward migration and the development of the Platte River Valley. The building's design was inspired by a covered bridge.

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