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Crawford

Crawford is a small rural city of about 1,000 people in the Nebraska Panhandle in Dawes County, near the northwest corner of the state. It is three miles east of Fort Robinson State Park.

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13 places

  1. See

    Crawford Historical Museum

    Local hometown museum run by the Crawford Historical Society. Contains a variety of displays and research materials concerning Crawford and the surrounding area.

    Mid-May through mid-October 9AM to 4PM, Mon–SatFree admission

  2. Drink

    Diamond Jacks Corner Bar

    Somewhat notorious location. Plenty of bikers during the summer.

  3. See

    Fort Robinson Museum

    A must-see if you're into military history. The Red Cloud Agency, an "Indian agency" (government organization set up to interact with Native Americans), was established here in the 1870s, after which the fort was used by the army, more specifically the cavalry. You can visit buildings from this period of time, such as a blacksmith shop, veterinary hospital, officers' quarters, guardhouse, adjutant's office and cemetery. Around the time of the world wars, the U.S. Army Remount Service providing horses to the army was stationed here, and during the WWII it also served as a POW camp. After the war the army left, and a museum was opened on the premises in 1955. Eventually the whole fort and surrounding area became a state park and visitor attraction.

    Memorial Day-Labor Day: Mon-Sat 8AM-5PM, Sun 9AM-5PM. Rest of year: Mon–Fri 10AM–5PM$2 adults, free for children when accompanied by an adult

  4. Drink

    Frontier Restaurant and Bar

    Formerly known as the Frontier Bar and R Bar.

    A well-kept establishment, although bikers are common here also in the summer.

  5. See

    Post Playhouse

    Live theater venue with several showings every week during the summer.

    multiple shows weekly during the summer$10—$18 per ticket

  6. Eat

    Q's Dairy Sweet

    A vintage drive-up restaurant popular locally because of its barbecued fare.

    Year-round

  7. Eat

    Staab's Drive-In

    A vintage-style drive-up restaurant known locally for its fried chicken and curly fries.

    March—November

  8. See

    Trailside Museum of Natural History

    Lots of fossils and bones. If bones and fossils aren't your thing, don't go.

    April & May Thu–Sun, 10AM–5PM; Memorial Day–Labor Day, 9AM–6PM; September & October Thu–Sun, 10AM–5PMAdults $3, children 5–18 $1.00, children under 5 free, family (up to 2 adults with children) $6

  9. See Not mapped

    Co-operative Block Building

    Built in 1909 and named after the business it was built for – the Crawford Co-operative Company. This cream-colored two-story building next to Crawford's main street was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places and is still a commercial building.

  10. Eat

    Fort Robinson Restaurant

    <!-- apparently permanently closed:

    6:30AM to 9PM Memorial Day — Labor Day

  11. Do

    Fort Robinson State Park

    Trails, fishing, jeep rides, and an indoor swimming pool.

    Park pass fee plus fees for certain activities

  12. Do

    Legend Buttes Golf Course

    9 holes. Reservations suggested.

    April 1-Oct, or later as weather permits

  13. Eat

    The Broken Spur

    formerly MJ's Ranch House/The Ranch House/ The Gate City Hotel & Grill

    Located in Co-operative Block Building.