Hershey (Nebraska)
Understand
While the first Union Pacific Railroad tracks were laid in 1867, it wasn't until 1892 that the farmers and ranchers met to organize a town site company so they could have a post office and a railroad siding from which they could ship hay and potatoes. The town was named in honor of one of the owners of the Paxton & Hershey Land and Cattle Company, J.H. Hershey, originally from Pennsylvania. It wasn't until 1909 that Hershey was incorporated as a village.
Get in
North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) with connecting flights from Denver International Airport.
Get around
See
American Legion HallThis historic hall has recently been restored by an enterprising and energetic group of local activists.
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North Platte/Lincoln County Convention and Visitors Bureau
phone: +1 308-532-4729address: 219 S. DeweyThe CVB maintains a comprehensive list of attractions, events, lodging and dining establishments in all of Lincoln County. Spring Crane MigrationOne of the greatest migratory spectacles in the world, millions of Sandhill cranes converge on the river bottoms and corn fields between Hershey and North Platte from mid-March through about April first. If there hasn't been a lot of rain or snow, the gravel roads north of town will get you up close and personal with these beautiful creatures. Pull to the side of the road and watch the show, just don't venture on to private property.
Do
The Hershey Fall FestivalHeld annually in August, usually around the third weekend. The celebration features a parade, community picnic, and a dance "under the stars and between the bars".
Buy
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Western Convenience Stores
phone: +1 308 368-7368address: 814 N. Spur 56CA large truck stop at the Hershey I-80 interchange. It features a great cafe, truck wash and convenience store. -
Rivers Edge Ranch Supply
phone: +1 308 368-7576Western wear, tack and ranch supplies. -
Gary's Super Foods
phone: +1 308 368-5505address: Lincoln AveNostalgic home town grocery store. -
Home Lumber & Supply
phone: +1 308 368-5511address: 200 West RailroadThe name says it all.
Eat
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Butch's Steakhouse & Lounge
phone: +1 308 368-7231address: 121 West First StOne of Lincoln County's favorite restaurants. Featuring great home cooking. -
Western Convenience Cafe
phone: +1 308 368-7368address: 814 N. Spur 56CThe restaurant in the Western Convenience truck stop near Interstate 80. Open 24 hours, it is a great place for breakfast after closing the bar. -
Jay-Jayz
phone: +1 308 368-5278address: North Spur Road 56C
Drink
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The Bar
phone: +1 308 368-7552address: 101 West First StCreative name. Or maybe with a name like that, it's supposed to be "The Hershey Bar." Anyway, popular local watering hole.
Sleep
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Jay-Jayz Campground
phone: +1 308 368-5278address: North Spur Road 56C