Ashland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum showing aircraft and interior views
Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum showing interior views and aircraft
Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum showing interior views and aircraft
Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum featuring interior views and aircraft
Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum showing aircraft

Surrounded by vast expanses of undulating verdant terrain, this charming city makes a great base to explore the glorious nature reserves of eastern Nebraska.

The large parks that make up the region around Ashland have a great range of activities, from a safari and an aerospace museum to paddle boats and an ice-skating rink. Spy eagles and hawks soaring above the marshes and grasslands and enjoy a radio-controlled indoor air show.

Among the region’s highlights is Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, a little east of the city. Walk around the two lakes and visit its aquatic center and marina. Go skating on the ice in winter and paddle a boat or go fishing on the water in summer.

Hike or ride horseback along the many trails running through this park. The recreation area has other interesting features, including the Kountze Theater, a mini-golf center and a driving range.

Between the city and the park lies the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum. Watch the exciting indoor air show with radio-controlled models and admire the aircraft collection. Bring your kids to participate in activities and learn from the informative displays.

Trek east along the forested banks of the Platte River on the northern side of Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. The river is 310 miles (500 kilometers) long and feeds the Missouri River at the Iowa border.

Travel southeast of the park and the aerospace museum to reach the Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari. Drive along the safari routes that run beside prairies and wetlands. Get a close-up look at the bears, wolves and eagles in this vast park. Back in Ashland, stroll along tree-lined avenues and explore the historic center.

Find the city in the southwestern outskirts of Omaha in eastern Nebraska. Fly to Eppley Airfield in Omaha and drive for about 50 minutes to reach this city. Travel to other nearby locations, such as Cedar Creek and Lincoln.

Ashland offers ideal and practical lodging options for your trips to eastern Nebraska’s wonderful parks.

Wyndham Omaha / West Dodge

Wyndham Omaha / West Dodge

3 out of 5
655 N 108th Ave, Omaha, NE
The price is ₹3,773 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹3,773
₹4,433 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.4/10 (1,670 reviews)
"We live this property."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Wyndham Omaha / West Dodge
DoubleTree by Hilton Omaha Southwest

DoubleTree by Hilton Omaha Southwest

4 out of 5
3650 S. 72nd Street, Omaha, NE
The price is ₹7,547 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹7,547
₹8,868 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Comfortable bed, lots of space in room. Good shower. Nice layout of public areas."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Omaha Southwest
Hampton Inn Omaha West-Lakeside

Hampton Inn Omaha West-Lakeside

2.5 out of 5
17606 Arbor Plz, Omaha, NE
The price is ₹8,278 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹8,278
₹9,727 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Omaha. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,411 reviews)
"Great experience"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Hampton Inn Omaha West-Lakeside
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
South Platte Cabins & Kennels - Campsite

South Platte Cabins & Kennels - Campsite

2 out of 5
501 Stagecoach Trail, Ogallala, NE
Stay at this campsite in Ogallala. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Ogallala Nature Park and Nebraska National Trails Museum ...
9/10 Wonderful! (186 reviews)
"Nice, new facility with very helpful staff and great amenities. It was convenient to the interstate and close to great restaurants."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

South Platte Cabins & Kennels - Campsite
Powerhouse on Broadway

Powerhouse on Broadway

2 out of 5
1721 Broadway, Scottsbluff, NE
Stay at this aparthotel in Scottsbluff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and meeting facilities. Popular attractions West Nebraska Arts Center and Central Park ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews)
"Such a cool place to stay! Gorgeous building. Rooms are very nicely decorated. Love the old doors and exposed bricks. Extremely quiet. We've stayed previously and this is our #1 choice while visiting the area. We'll be back!"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Powerhouse on Broadway
Atmosphere Lincoln

Atmosphere Lincoln

4 out of 5
909 Q Street, Lincoln, NE
Stay at this 4-star condo in Lincoln. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a pool table. Popular attractions Pinnacle Bank Arena and Memorial Stadium ...
8/10 Very Good! (4 reviews)
"We liked the coffee bar in the morning. We didn’t like not being able to park in the basement. That would have made a difference. Communication was bad, it was very hard to get someone to speak with regarding all the issues that we had from the beginning of our stay."

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2025

Atmosphere Lincoln
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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