History

Homestead National Historical Park

Beatrice, Nebraska

Free park on the 1862 Homestead Act, with restored prairie and a one-room school.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
2 hours

Homestead sits on land claimed by one of the first homesteaders. You can walk prairie trails, see a one-room schoolhouse and visit the museum. Entry is free and it is a calm, quick stop.

Good to know

  • Free entry
  • Prairie trails are flat
  • Good for kids who like old schoolrooms
Best time
Morning
Open
All year
Getting there
Paved; RV friendly
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets
  • Drinking water

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