Lincoln Highway Scenic & Historic Byway
Dancing Leaf, NE

The Dancing Leaf Cultural Learning Center located in Wellfleet tells the story of the early inhabitants of Southwest Nebraska. These people, whom archaeologists called the Upper Republican Culture, concentrated on farming and were probably ancestors to the Pawnee Indians. An earthen lodge has been reconstructed to represent the way these people lived 800-1300 years ago. The Dancing Leaf Cultural Learning Center also provides archaeological information and artifacts in a 90-minute daily tour. The Center is located along Medicine Creek and is on 115 acres of cedar-covered canyons. There is a spring fed lake and many natural springs that add to the beauty of the area. Take a step back in time to experience a simple way of life which is focused on natural surroundings.