Itinerary: A Day In Holdrege

Leave behind the hustle and bustle of your daily life to find peace in Nebraska’s prairie. Find great food, great views, great history and great people in the wonderful town of Holdrege. 

Cozy Inn Cafe

Breakfast: Cozy Inn Cafe

1120 4th Ave.
Holdrege, NE
United States

On the corner of town, you can find one of the most popular breakfast places in town. Cozy Inn Café serves a treasure trove of breakfast classics ready to make your mouth water. Pick up some bacon, sausage and sourdough toast, or grab a big chocolate chip pancake for a sweeter start to the day. 

Nebraska Prairie Museum

Nebraska Prairie Museum

2701 Burlington St.
Holdrege, NE
United States

Explore this exquisite museum that tells the story of life on the Nebraska prairie. Come by to see a real sod house, period rooms, a scale replica of a WWII German POW camp as well as an indoor town square and gift shop. A visit to Holdrege is incomplete without a stop at the Prairie Museum. 

Bronze statues in Holdrege square

Midtown Sculpture Garden

Midtown Sculpture Garden & Bronze Sculpture Tour

710 4th Ave.
Holdrege, NE
United States

Relax in the Midtown Sculpture Garden and enjoy the beautiful murals and sculptures. Embark on a bronze sculpture tour throughout Holdrege where you can see several sculptures crafted by four famous local bronze sculptors.

Indoor mexican restaurant

Catrina's Mexican Cuisine

Lunch: Catrina’s Mexican Cuisine

313 East Ave.
Holdrege, NE
United States

Holdrege’s one-stop shop for authentic Mexican cuisine is Catrina’s. Serving up your classic Mexican fare for an agreeable price. 

Storefront of Coal and Feed coffee

Coal & Feed Coffee and Vittle

Coal & Feed Coffee and Vittle

612 E 4th Ave.
Holdrege, NE
United States

Need a sweet treat? Look no further than Coal & Feed, which is always serving great coffee, baked goods, wraps, croissants, salads and a comfortable environment to just hang out. This is a great place for a brief respite from your busy day of exploring Holdrege!

North Park Lake

North Park Lake

North Park Lake

301-337 14th Ave.
Holdrege, NE
United States

Spend your afternoon outdoors at North Park Lake! Kayak, fish, play tennis or pickleball, take a walk or let the family spread out at the splash pad or any of the three playground areas in a picturesque setting.

Front of The Tassel theater

The Tassel

The Tassel

1324 Tilden St.
Holdrege, NE
United States

The Tassel is Phelps County’s center for the performing arts. Featuring a theater that seats 818 people, come and enjoy various music, theater, dance, educational and outreach programs, new works, special projects and social activities. Check their website for showtimes and ticket prices.

Speakeasy Sign

The Speakeasy

Dinner: The Speakeasy

72993 S Rd.
Holdrege, NE
United States

Four miles from Holdrege, you can find a restaurant serving steak that the Omaha World-Harold calls “so perfectly cooked and beautifully charred that you’d wager you’re somewhere in Chicago or Omaha.” The Speakeasy is one of the finest dining establishments in the area and anyone who makes the trip will be rewarded with an amazing selection of steaks, pork belly and drinks.

Golfer using simulation

The Drive Golf & Lounge

The Drive Golf & Lounge

414 West Ave.
Holdrege, NE
United States

The Drive is a high-end cocktail lounge with two top-of-the-line golf simulations. With the finest selection of prime cocktails, beer, wines and food you can practice your short game and enjoy a great night with friends and family at the same time.