Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Spanning I-80 at Exit 275 in Kearney, NE, from the Oregon Trail era through today, the Archway tells the story of the building of America.
Our personal audio guides allow you to begin your tour whenever you arrive. No need to arrive at a specific time of day. And, you set the pace. Most visitors spend about an hour in our historic exhibit. You are welcome to take your time and enjoy everything the Archway has to offer.
Experience our family-friendly historical exhibit, visit our replica sod house, picnic on the Archway campus, stroll on our hike/bike trail, and feed the fish in our pond from our vintage bridge. Then, plan the rest of your trip in our Nebraska Visitors Center.
The Archway is a one-of-a-kind experience that’s entertaining and inspiring for the whole family.
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Access to all exhibits
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Food and drinks, available to purchase
Departure Point
Great Platte River Road Archway Monument, Kearney, Nebraska, United States
Great Platte River Road Archway Monument, Kearney, Nebraska, United States Walk with the pioneers over the Oregon Trail. Watch a rider make a quick stop to switch horses at a Pony Express Station. Hear Mark Twain’s account of a cross-country stagecoach trip. Relive the competition that created the first Transcontinental Railroad, and visit a travelers’ campground to hear stories of life on the Lincoln Highway. All this happened right here on the Great Platte River Road in Nebraska. Using life-size figures in elaborate scenic displays the Archway tells an inspiring American story of discovery, innovation, and adventure.
The admission price applies to the historic exhibit only. Other amenities on the Archway campus are accessible at no charge.
(Note: Last Ticket Sales @4:30pm Mon-Sunday)
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The Archway is wheelchair accessible and a limited number of loaner wheelchairs are available.
The Archway has plenty of pull-through parking spaces for RVs, trailers, and semis.
Just minutes east Kearney, NE, the Archway offers easy access to an abundance of hotel and restaurant options.
Note: Last Ticket Sales @ 4:30pm Mon-Sunday
Admission good for anytime.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
ROBIN_S
23 Apr 2023
An excellent representation of westward expansion in this area. Interesting exhibit well earth a stop.
Ronald_S
27 Mar 2023
We had a great stay: clean new rooms, pool with long hours, large breakfast. Thank you staff for making it so wonderful.
Mark W
26 Mar 2023
My wife and I enjoyed this place during our stay in Kearney. It covers the history of overland travel through the area...from the pioneers in wagons and handcarts to the modern-day traveler on Interstate 80. The fact that they built the thing over the interstate is kind of cool.
The displays are interesting and kept in great condition, and the gift shop is well stocked. I think it makes a great place to take a break if your traveling through, or if your like us, spending a few days in the area checking out the Sandhill Cranes in the spring.
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Great Platte River Road Archway Monument
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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