Ashland (Nebraska) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States
About Ashland (Nebraska)
The city of Ashland has its beginnings as a fording location of Salt Creek. The limestone bottom in the area allowed for caravans traveling on theOregon Trailto cross the otherwise muddy stream. By 1870, Ashland was established as a town of 700 people. Today, the town is able to enjoy the benefits of living between the two main economic hubs of Nebraska,LincolnandOmaha, while still being far enough away to retain a sense of identity. Most of the people in town are employed through manufacturing, agriculture, and the state parks. Camp Ashland, a U.S. National Guard training camp, is located nearby and is off-limits to visitors. NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson grew up in Ashland, and graduated from the local high school; he spent 152 days on the International Space Station in 2007, and is so
Top Attractions in Ashland (Nebraska)
Explore the best things to see and do in Ashland (Nebraska):
- ★Ashland Golf Club
- ★Eugene T. Mahoney State Park
- ★Iron Horse Golf Club
- ★Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park & Wildlife Safari
- ★Quarry Oaks Golf Club
- ★Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum
- ★Willow Point Gallery
Where to Eat in Ashland (Nebraska)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴BW's Pub & Grill
- 🍴Cheri O's Coffee House and Ice Cream Parlor
- 🍴KC's Eastside Saloon
- 🍴Parker's Smokehouse
- 🍴Round the Bend Steakhouse
Where to Stay in Ashland (Nebraska)
- 🏨Ashland RV Campground
- 🏨Kimbery Creek Retreat
- 🏨The Roost Bed and Breakfast
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