Itinerary: Wine and Dine in Cherry County

Wind your way through history and scenery with a little bit to tantalize your taste buds. Do it the way the locals would.

Local's Tip

Enjoy the view between stops. There is so much to see!

Day 1
Valentine Livestock Market

126 N. Government St.
Valentine, NE
United States

Quick and the best breakfast in town. Note: breakfast is only available on sale day (Thursdays).

Cowboy Trail

Highway 20
Valentine, NE
United States

Walk across the Railroad Bridge on the Cowboy Trail, four miles east of Valentine on Hwy 20. Park at the welcome sign or you can walk or bike from town.

Old Mill Bulk Food & Deli

704 E. C St.
Valentine, NE
United States

With an assortment of foods and baked goods, Old Mill Bulk Food & Deli is the perfect stop for a bite and some bulk-item shopping.

Samuel McKelvie National Forest

18 mi. S. on S16-F
Nenzel, NE
United States

Take a drive south to Merritt Reservoir and travel west through Samuel McKelvie National Forest to Nenzel, Nebraska.

Bordertown Steakhouse

100 Main St.
Kilgore, NE
United States

Looking for a great steak dinner? Then head over to Bordertown Steakhouse.

Niobrara Valley Vineyards

90256 State Spur 16F
Nenzel, NE
United States

Tour a vineyard and winery while taking in the nature and wildlife at Niobrara Valley Vineyards.

Cody's Country Cabin

Highway 20
Cody, NE
United States

Stay at this fully furnished, three-bedroom home. Available for rent to one party at a time. 

Day 2
Circle C Market

101 Cherry St.
Cody, NE
United States

At this student run grocery store in Cody, you'll find everything you need for a homemade breakfast at the cabin.

The Arthur Bowring Sandhills Ranch State Historical Park

NE Hwy 61, 1 1/2 mi. N., 2 mi. E.
Merriman, NE
United States

Visit the Bowring Ranch just a mile north of Merriman. Then go fishing at Cottonwood Lake on the east edge of Merriman.

Cody's Husker Hub

107 E. Nebraska Ave.
Cody, NE
United States

From burgers to taco baskets, Cody's Husker Hub offers a delicious wide-ranging menu. 

St. Francis Mission & Buechel Memorial Lakota Museum

350 Oak St.
St. Francis, SD
United States

Come learn about the tradition and culture of the Lakota at the St. Francis Mission & Buechel Memorial Lakota Museum.

Bordertown Steakhouse

100 Main St.
Kilgore, NE
United States

Grab a bite at Bordertown Steakhouse.

Bolo Beer Co.

420 E. 1st St.
Valentine, NE
United States

Try great local beer at Bolo Beer Co.

The Niobrara Lodge

803 E. Hwy 20
Valentine, NE
United States

With amenities like complimentary breakfast and its central location, The Niobrara Lodge is the perfect stay for your next adventure.