Pioneer Village

Went hair for a few hours and had an awesome time. There is so much to see that you need at least one entire day. I will be coming back to visit again and see whatever else I can. We spent over 3 hours just perusing the cars and motorcycles. Kudos to Harold for collecting and assembling this awesome museum. I don't believe there is anywhere else like this in the United states, and there are many things here that you will only see at Pioneer village

What an incredible place! So much effort has gone into preserving all this history. The displays were absolutely mind blowing and it really felt like you were stepping through time.  The houses,church and shop buildings were definitely my favorite part. We were in awe at every turn. We spent just over an hour here but i would say to give yourself at least 3 hours to really take it all in. This place is MASSIVE.

Great place to visit. Give yourself 3-5 hours to go through this place. It's heard to believe how much history is displayed here. They are upgrading buildings and by next year will have the carousel running and the diner will be functional again. We will definitely be back. We were limited in time and made it through in 2 hours, so we were limited in being able to look at everything in detail. I was impressed with the car and truck collection. Also, the airplanes were interesting. Being a retired agriculture teacher, the farming equipment was fun to look at. They also had the first motor home someone made 10 years before any were being manufactured.  They stamp your arm, so you can leave for lunch and come back to finish. Great for kids and adults. Adult admission is $15. Well worth the money. Highly recommend.

This place is an absolute pleasure to visit.   I am blown away by the sheer volume of things to see.  Huge facilities complete with everything from old cars, over 300, and historical tools for the home and farm.  I loved this museum and can't wait to go back when we have more time.  We walked the grounds quickly and still spent 2.5 hours on site.  I would recommend a four hour minimum so you can stop and read some of the historical information that is on all of the displays.

I personally loved the agricultural implements.  Old sod cutters, tractors, harvesting alongside some very rare corn harvesting devices. There are tons of cool things to learn about our agricultural heritage.

I also loved the buildings on display.   Very cool sod home.  The buildings are Aldo historical.  Cool church and an old diner that they were updating to offer actual food in 2024.

There is an entire area devoted to showing how American homes changed over the years.  These are full-sized vignettes of American homes with everything related to the decade they are showing.  There are kitchens and bedrooms with period items used.  Very cool!

I highly recommend this location for all ages.  It is a collection of Americana that should not be missed.

Wow, so many things to see here - it really could be done over multiple days to see everything. Loved how they have similar items grouped together, chronologically.

It was over 100 the day we were there, however, due to all of the shade trees it was very doable.  The place is well cared for and very clean; it was amazing to me how everything was so clean for all they have.

There must be over 500 antique cars here, most were in original condition and in good shape. This is a must see place for sure; we found it driving back from Ft. Kearney and decided to pull in; it didn’t disappoint!!!

I can’t think of anything from the past they did not have, so many times we said “I’ve never seen that before.”

Stuhr Museum

This was an awesome surprise in Grand Junction. Away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, this place is a quiet and awesome collection of the history of this area.  It would be easy to spend the entire day here. Very nice to see the many items preserved for current and future generations to see.  Many items have stories and I’m sure many untold stories that go along with them.  I’d love to go through this place with someone older, who may have had experience with some of the equipment and artifacts on display.  Staff was so helpful in guiding us through an overview of the sprawling complex.

It was a quiet day in the off season but we enjoyed visiting and will be back when it warms up to experience everything Stuhr has to offer. The samtaff were great and very knowledgeable

The Stuhr Museum was great! I did not expect so much to see and do, but the museum delivered. There was plenty to see and explore inside, but the real treasure was the outdoor experiences. My kids loved the old church and school the best. Would definitely go again; we spent the morning there and didn’t see everything.

Stuhr Museum is one of the best we have visited....or maybe the best one. The collection on vintage buildings and items can be overwhelming. Everything is well kept, organized, vlean, neat.

Was super lucky this was 2 miles up the road from my trailer drop. They even let me drive around the grounds in my semi truck tractor. This place was really awesome.  Reminded me of a similar place in Germany with old medieval buildings that I got to see as a teen. Would definitely recommend.  Takes a good 2 hrs to see it all.

Pete's Safari

This is a great place for kids and families! It is one of the best designed and maintained mom-and-pop attraction of any kind, let alone an animal park, we have ever been to. Some of the animals are accessible for the kids to go in their pens and pet. We had a great hands-on experience of feeding the animals with the ingeniously designed delivery systems they have installed, and several times the owner carried around animals for the kids to pet. There's a bounce house, carousel and train ride to keep the littles entertained too. They are only open Fri-Sat-Sun, so be sure to plan accordingly - but definitely plan a trip here!

What an awesome place! We had a wonderful time seeing all the animals! This was my favorite place that we went to in Grand Island. Wish I lived closer.

This was great! We did the monkey and sloth encounters and they were awesome. There are plenty of animals to see and pet some. I appreciate this family taking care of animals that could not be cared for elsewhere. Educational, entertaining, and friendly!! We will definitely be making stops there again.

Took my grandson. We had a great time. Lots of exotic animals. Very well maintained. My grandson loved the small turtle. We were both impressed!!

Pete's Safari is a wonderful place!! You can tell the animals are very well loved ❤️ Super interactive. I can't wait to take my kids again!!

Rolling Hills Zoo

Great little zoo that you can do a walk through or enjoy the Tram ride for a few dollars more. They have an indoor walk through exhibit that shows animals from around the world, never knew Polar Bears were that big.

This is a nice little zoo. The walkways are easy to navigate (but there are lots of of geese so watch out for the goose poop). When we visited, there were only a handful of other cars so we had the zoo more or less to ourselves for the visit. The enclosures all look clean and the animals appear to be in good health. This zoo doesn't have the largest variety of animals but we had a good time seeing what they do have. There is some construction and renovation going on and I look forward to seeing what it's like when it's done, especially the reptiles since that was closed when we came.

What really impressed us was the museum. The dioramas are amazing! So many animals in dynamic poses. They even had a piebald fawn! I would come any day just for the museum!

This place was cool. You could get pretty close to the animals. The museum is fully crazy if you're fully tripping. Don't enter until you come down a little.

They have sensory bags for free!! So thankful bc we forgot my daughters earmuffs. Took the tram and it was fantastic on a hot day. Loved the museum using the boards to find everything. Lots to look at. Really enjoyed the kids play area and I was really fond of the salt water tank. Next time we will walk.

You know they have animals.... but the zoo also does a Fathers Day car chow every year!! The red car i posted here is owned by the Walker family who started the zoo! I added a couple more of my favorites for your pleasure! This is a great zoo and museum, thanks for putting on the car show!

Pierson Wildlife Museum Learning Center

I loved the experience and the information I learned about the different animals!

We had a GREAT visit, by appointment.  Every member of the family was able to connect with the museum on some level.  The adults enjoyed learning about taxidermy, little ones liked the interactive game, coloring activity, and photo ops.  Older kids enjoyed spotting animals they found on the key and reading about the wildlife.  It's a rare opportunity to see these animals up close in detail.  The tour guide was knowledgeable about the history of the museum and welcoming.

Heck of a trophy collection! Glad its also being used as a place to educate! However the place is definitely a bit misunderstood by the tour guide. I understand he might have been a good man. But the man wasn't a saint and certainly didn't only kill the sick and old. He was a trophy hunter, which is totally fine in my book but the point still stands!

My kids liked looking at the animals. The "guide"  gave an unnecessary tour, after telling us we could look wthout him. He seemed to be unsure if they were cash only or if they accepted checks or cards when we entered. He gave me a list of the animals to look for and then insisted I had to give the paper back before leaving, I am not sure I'd this is the norm ? The site said tours could be 45min long, I am not sure how. Also the bathroom not able to be used. The guide made the visit uncomfortable, standing too close, trying to chastise my kids for doing something he said was ok for them to do, and even commenting on how old he thought I was.

So many animals and information in one spot !!

Largest Town Square in the United States

Cornhole tournament, car shoe, petting zoo, bounce houses, parade, and parking was easy!

As far as squares go, there is none more squarey. It's so square it's practically a cube.

OUR SQUARE is BIGGER than YOUR SQUARE! #kinfolkcreated

Museum of Danish America

The staff were amazing. Super knowledgeable and really care about the history of the museum and its contents. Unique exhibits and the kids LOVED the Lego wall and Lego play area. Outdoor paths looked well maintained, and we would love to go back when it’s warmer weather to enjoy them. Family admission was $15 for our family of 5.

Don't miss taking a stroll in the adjacent prairie recreation garden/park to experience how the prairie looked before/when it was settled by Danes. When I was there (July 2020), it was full of flowers and smelled fantastic. Now there's majestic corn fields all around, in themselves also quite a sight.

Quaint museum with Danish American artists and also the history of Danish Mormon immigrants. I had hoped for more textiles. Some one else had hoped there would be sweets and coffeee. There was a spinning wheel.

Interesting museum about Danish history in a small town (pop 540) in Iowa. Just off I 80. Has a very interesting exhibit about tattoos.  Combine visit with stop at the Danish Windmill.

The Museum of Danish America is a fun place to visit to reconnect with your Danish roots! The museum “celebrates Danish roots and American Dreams”. Established in 1983 it houses a grand piano from Victor Borge, old portraits, and artifacts and historical exhibits from Danish culture in America.  Don’t forget to stop by the cute gift shop that sells Danish items as well as from local artists. There is an impressive prairie garden that is worth while walk. As a Dane living in United States, experiencing the museum brought back lots of good memories and makes one feel homesick for the “old country” for sure!

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

It was fun, there's an area that the kangaroos can just wonder around you. There was quiet a bit open which I was surprised since it was Dec 8, so that was nice. I was upset they didn't have any souvenir cups. We stayed for the lights, that was lots of fun. The food we got at the one restaurant was actually good food so that was nice. The train was having some issues so that was disappointing that we only got to ride it once an we bought the unlimited wrist band. Nothing we can do about that. The sky safari was fun.

Thank you for sharing the animals with us! We went the first week of December and had a blast! Lots of stations were closed but we came to see animals and we were not disappointed!!  Be sure to bring quarters for souvenir penny making and for food to feed the goats and camels 🐫  We also came back next evening for GloWild and enjoyed that just as much! Dress with warm layers! Like all zoos, there is a ton of walking between exhibits. We loved the Aquarium touch tanks!! A++ experience for our family!

I always love coming here. It’s great to walk around, the exhibits are great, the staff is super helpful, and it’s nice and open.

The new aquarium is also beautiful!!! So many cool fish to see and I LOVED the jellyfish exhibit. There were multiple types of jellyfish to stop and admire and watch. Very cool place that I am so excited to come and see again and again.

Great day trip adventure. Plenty to see and explore. It is fun for all age groups. The new aquarium is amazing and well put together. I could have spent hours in there just watching the fish in the large viewing area.

I've been to many zoos through the years, but this one is always in my top 3. The exhibits are up close and personal, the staff is always friendly, and the zoo is    clean and well-kept. There are lots of opportunities to interact with the animals, and the animals always seem happy, entertained, and well-cared for. My son loves the "endangered level" scale on the signs, and was super excited to see an animal that is extinct in the wild. Lots of baby animals too.

Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

We were early getting into Chanute today so I searched for something to see. Not much in this little town but did see a Museum so I decided to take the boys here. They were a little apprehensive to go but said that was fine.

Free parking when we arrived and I guess on Saturday it's free to enter. The lady at the desk took us in to watch a short video. Although I wasn't sure I wanted to watch it, it really is a must see. You understand so much as you walk through the museum with that short 10 min video. It's really a must see if you are not familiar with what the museum is all about.

The best part of this was my boys really enjoyed it. From the interactive musical instruments you are allowed to play with and the gong which they hit multiple times, they really had a good time.

Although I had never heard  the story of the Johnson's, I found this museum to be very interesting.  View the videos first to get a feel for the Safari moviemaking background.

There are activities for children in several rooms.  Not sure a young child could sit still for the movie.

I wish some of the artifacts had more associated details, such as dates, item description.  Several did, but many didn't.

An unexpected gem of the history of a bygone day when the world was discovering the wild places through the new technology of film, and some of the key people who made those films.

Loved this fun and quirky out-of-time museum.  Really cool antique maps for sale too.

Went here on a field trip. This is such a wonderful little museum and has a lot of super cool artifacts and information

Missouri Town Living History Museum

What an experience! It feels like you stepped back into 1855. We attended the Independence Day celebration and the people in each of the stops were fantastic! It was fun asking them questions and seeing their wardrobes! This is something fun to do with the whole family or alone. There’s a lot to see and a lot to learn. Be sure to allow enough time!

This was the coolest little town. It has a one room schoolhouse, a blacksmith, livestock, and several other neat buildings with employees in time period clothing. Everyone is nice and informative. It was super affordable, and the gifts shop gifts are so cute.

Visited on a semi-rainy day so that did dampen( excuse the pun lol) the exploration a bit and the picture taking.
Otherwise definitely an experience to gain historical knowledge.
The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and walked observers through the various buildings, how they were transported to the venue ( some were, not all) and had insights into way of life and the animals also!
They were warm and friendly:)
Definitely a day out with the family, the kids will have a blast.

Cost to enter was $8 pp. Nice, cheap fun day out!
There are sodas and water for sale in the ticketing office that cost a dollar each.

Went December 2, 2023 for the Christmas Celebration and it was very disappointing.
Nothing was really decorated. No open fires to get warm by and no Christmas treats to enjoy. Went to the tavern first and the women in there were talking about their modern lives and ignoring people who were walking in.
So much could have been done for this celebration. Homemade wreaths to be sold, hot cider and special Christmas treats. Even homemade bread could have been baked and sold.
Each building displayed homemade food but nothing was explained or offered.
People were dressed up in character but not acting in character. Only a handful were true to their role.  There was a modern day food truck at the beginning of the town…really that stuck out like a sore thumb.
Maybe a different type of food should have been provided.
The characters could have walked around singing Christmas carols. Old time games for the children.  The General Store could have been greeting people and handing out candies.
So much could have been done. The coordinator needs help planning this event.

We did do a carriage ride and it was nice.
Looking at the old buildings made the walk pleasant but otherwise very disappointing!

The Fall Festival is worth the trip. I had not attended in probably 15 years at least, so it was a surprise at how much it has expanded. Still has all the period actors running the town as it would have been in 1855, but they have added vendors and many more food options. Last visit it was hotdogs or nothing, now there are 10 options at least and all are Boy Scout run. Plan on lots of walking and probably dust.

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