Kimball (Nebraska)

Many tiny places hidden in the United States are proud of their home town and Kimball is no exception.

History

Kimball has historically been called by two different names. Established in 1870, the plot of land that would become Kimball was called "Antelopeville" due to the large population of antelope in the area.
In honor of Uninion Pacific worker Thomas Kimball, "Antelopeville" became Kimball in 1885.
Kimball has seen periods of growth and decline. There was a little over four thousand people residing in Kimball in 1950. With a population half that size today, there remains an open question on what exactly caused the decline.

By plane

By car

• I-80, take exit 20 for downtown, and 22 for the Nebraska 71 bypass.

By car

Distances between locations in Kimball are short and can easily be traversed by car. Trips are often less than 10 minutes unless you get lost.
You shouldn't remain lost for long, however. The street grid consists of numbered streets running from east to west (higher numbers are in the north) intersection with named streets and avenues that run north and south, on which the first number of the street addresses correlates with the number of the previous intersection. (e.g. 102 Chestnut Street is the first house past the corner of 1st and Chestnut Streets).
In the winter months, utilize caution as driving can be difficult due to the weather.

• "High Point" Welcome Center

  phone: +1 308 241-0573
  address: 204 Kimball Ave
  Welcomes you to Kimball and the Nebraska Panhandle, called the high point because the tallest hill is 40 miles SW of here. Kimball is really the high point!

• Kimball Events Center

  phone: +1 308 235-3639
  address: 615 East 3rd Street
  Small theater east of downtown at Washington and 3rd. Occasionally hosts shows, events, and gatherings.

• Kimball City Hall

  address: 223 South Chestnut Street
  Miniature City Hall conviently located in Downtown, nice to look at from outside, ask if there's tours.

• Goodhand Theater

  phone: +1 308 235-2767
  address: 226 South Chestnut Street
  Multiple screen theater with good reputation and seniority, being around for over 50 years.

• French​man Valley Co-op

  phone: +1 308 235-3562
  address: 3980 West Main Street
  Whether you are leaving or entering Kimball, the grain towers are quite the sight, stretching over 150 feet into the air.

• City of Kimball Park

  address: 250 East 5th Street
  Public Park for all!

• Four Winds Golf Course

  phone: +1 308 235-4241
  address: 4530 Gilliland Drive
  Public Golf Course, runs on a tee setup, 18 holes.

• Kimball Public Library

  phone: +1 308 235-4523
  address: 208 South Walnut Street
  Kimball's place to rent books and read!

• Plaza Antique Mall

  phone: +1 308 230-0569
  address: 204 South Walnut Street Suite #1
  Not really a mall, but has a fair selection of antique items, and is coupled with Viaero Wireless that sells phones.

• Main Street Market

  phone: +1 308 235-3272
  address: 815 East 3rd Street
  Food and gifts chain that can be found east of Kimball, doesn't have clothing or house hold items.

• Kimball Bakery

  phone: +1 308 235-3541
  address: 124 South Chestnut Street
  A miniature downtown bakery with bread rolls and general breakfast items.

• The 1st Inn Diner

  phone: +1 308 235-4330
  address: 1701 South Chestnut Street (County road 41;Old NE-71)
  A specialty breakfast/lunch/dinner restaurant south of Kimball, directly across the street from the Super 8 motel.

• Kwik Stop Mexican Stop

  phone: +1 308 235-4668
  address: 230 South Chestnut
  Decent, yet tiny Mexican fast food inside of Kwik Stop, serves tacos, burritos, and everything in between.

Coffee/breakfast drinks

• Java Blend

  phone: +1 308 235-2004
  address: 123 South Chestnut Street
  Coffee and snack espresso building, with classic wood design.

Alcoholic beverages

• Kimball's Bar & Loathing Grill

  phone: +1 308 230-2223
  address: 206 South Chestnut Street
  A bar and grill combination: food, drinks, music, parties.

• Windbreak Bar/Restaurant

  phone: +1 308) 235-3222
  address: 4552 Gilliand Drive
  Tavern with wine and beer on tap, full restaurant with American culture foods.

Go on the interstates, and you will be led to explore the grandeur of the High Plains!

Inside Nebraska

• Gering is a nice small city that is about 55 miles north of Kimball on NE-71, lots of history
• Scottsbluff. You can't consider the Scottsbluff/Gering/Terrytown area done just by visiting Gering. Have to visit all three, including the largest, Scottsbluff, which has a zoo and historical theater.
• Sidney: Closest city on the list at only 30 miles east, museum.

Out of State

• Cheyenne is the largest city in Wyoming that annually holds the largest Western event, CFD, with rodeo, night concerts, and parades. So diverse that you feel like you aren't in Cheyenne the entire time! 63 miles west on I-80.
• Denver is the huge capital of Colorado, with 650,000 people and all that a big city offers (once you get past the congestion of I-25, of course). 150+ miles via I-80/I-25 or 200+ miles via I-80/I-76.
• Rapid City, the charter city of Mount Rushmore in South Dakota, alongside Keystone. 241 miles via NE-71/SD-79/US-18.