Gold Rush Byway
Places to Visit

  • Alliance

    Alliance (NE)

    Alliance marks the end of the Sandhills, when the rolling sand dunes of the Sandhills turn once again into flat farmland.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    NE

  • Cabela's (NE)

    Cabela's is a department store and museum rolled into one, with outdoor gear and wildlife replicas from around the world.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Sidney, NE

  • Chadron State Park (NE)

    This state park offers many recreational opportunities such as fishing and camping, all with the beauty of the Pine Ridge as a backdrop.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    NE

  • Chimney Rock National Historic Site (NE)

    This is one of the most recognized landmarks along the Oregon Trail.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    NE

  • Court House and Jail Rocks (NE)

    These unusual geologic formations were landmarks located along the Oregon and Mormon Trails.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    NE

  • Fort Robinson State Park (NE)

    The history surrounding Fort Robinson State Park covers many eras, and there are a variety of recreational activities that you can enjoy.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    NE

  • Fort Sidney Museum and Post Commander's Home (NE)

    Fort Sidney was built in response to Sioux, Cheyenne, and Arapaho raids on crews working to build the railroad.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Sidney, NE

  • Hudson-Meng Bison Bonebed (NE)

    Visitors may watch this ongoing dig as bison bones are uncovered from an area near an ancient spring. Hundreds of bison mysteriously disappeared here.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    NE

  • Mormon Pioneer Trail (NE)

    In 20 years The Mormon Pioneer Trail carried over 70,000 Mormons to Utah where they could practice their religion in peace.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    NE

  • Mud Springs Pony Express Station (NE)

    This was a Pony Express station that was later used as a stage stop along the Sidney-Deadwood Trail.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Bridgeport, NE