Great Platte River Road Archway Monument

Overview

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.

City: Nebraska

Sat 21 Sep

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Starting at $15.00

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Sat 21 Sep

Starting at $15.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Access to all exhibits

All taxes, fees, and handling charges

Use of headset

Route and map

Meeting point

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Kearney
3060 E 1st St,

Redeem your ticket upon arrival at the Archway Gift Shop. You can begin your self-guided tour at any time during our business hours and complete it at your leisure.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

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.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands

What To Expect

Great Platte River Road Archway Monument

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. Travelers on today’s I-80 are following in the footsteps of the pioneers who headed down the Oregon Trail in the 1840s. The means of transportation have changed, but the route has stayed pretty much the same. We are still following the Great Platte River Road across Nebraska on the road to adventure in America. The admission price applies to the historic exhibit only. Other amenities on the Archway campus are accessible at no charge.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (121)

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kren250

Jul 2022

This was a fun, short stop. Easy access right off I-80. You can stop just to visit the gift shop and the bridge over the river, or you can pay $15 per adult to visit the museum. We did the latter. It took us about half an hour to get through it. I definitely recommend listening to the audio tour (included with your ticket price). It adds a lot to the experience. I didn’t listen to every stop (I did maybe half of them?). The gift shop is nice, with a pretty big selection.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Hello! Thank you for the great review! We are so happy you enjoyed your visit! We hope you can visit again!

Austin_C

Jul 2022

A great depiction and audio tour of the greatest travel corridor in U.S. History. Learn something new, or refresh your memory. Have fun with the family!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Hello! Thank you for the great review! We are so glad you were able to stop and enjoy your visit! We hope to see you again!

narek55

Jun 2022

What a clever idea to build a museum focused on people's journey to the West right on top of the freeway that is still the main artery from east to west. They have a lovely interactive exhibit complete with an audioguide that gives a detailed and interesting summary of region's role in the settlement of the West from stagecoaches to fiber optic. Totally worth the ~$16 cost, expect to spend 1-1.5 hours here.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Hello! Thank you for the great review! We are so glad you got to spend some time with us at the Archway! We really hope we get to see you again!