Heritage Highway
Places to Visit

  • Beatrice (NE)

    The historic center of Gage County offers the visitor a chance to experience the pioneering past of the area.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    NE

  • Brownville (NE)

    Small town charm and a historic feel is the main attraction to Brownville.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Brownville, NE

  • Brownville State Recreation Area and Surrounding Area (NE)

    Grounds open year round for hiking, camping, picnicking, and fishing. Missouri River access.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Brownville

  • Harlan County Lake (NE)

    Harlan County Lake is the second largest lake in the state, and provides many opportunities to go boating, water skiing, and camping.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    NE

  • Homestead National Monument of America (NE)

    This site commemorates the free land idea of the Homestead Act of 1862.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Four miles west of Beatrice, NE

  • Indian Cave State Park (NE)

    The Indian Cave State Park is home to a limestone cave with Indian petroglyphs, as well as many recreational opportunities

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    NE

  • Red Cloud (NE)

    This historic town is the childhood home of Willa Cather and has many historic sites in and around the area, as well as access to the Republican River.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    NE

  • Republican River (NE)

    The Republican River follows the Heritage Highway from Superior to Edison.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    NE

  • Rock Creek Station State Historical Park (NE)

    A Pony Express station that became famous after "Wild Bill" Hickok killed a man here.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    NE

  • Superior (NE)

    Superior is considered the Victorian Capitol of Nebraska which gives the traveler a sense of the heritage of the area.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    NE