a dozen reasons why you need to visit Ashland, a 'hidden gem'
Historic Ashland is conveniently located between Omaha and Lincoln
ashland area wineries
Cellar 426 and Glacial Till Cider House & Tasting Room are great spots to grab a table and enjoy a unique local wine or beverage.
ashland art galleries
Three area art galleries -- Willow Point, Cooper, and Turtle Creek -- are popular destinations for original works by local, regional and national artists.
ashland speciality shops
Find one-of-a-kind gifts at Blackwells, Gift Niche, Hidden Market, Lighthouse Boutique, Olde Farmhouse, Postscript, and Salt Creek Mercantile.
Ashland History Museum
Housed in a former Carnegie Library building, the museum features artifacts and photographs going back to when the community was founded in 1870.
hIGHTSHOE BIG GAME COLLECTION
Located inside the Willow Point Gallery on Silver Street, the Archie Hightshoe Big Game Collection features more than 30 big game, including an Alaskan polar bear.
Mountain Bike Trails, disc golf
Ashland's well-known Ox-Bow Disc Golf Course and Mountain Bike Trails course are both located along Salt Creek east of downtown.
Other nearby attractions...
Eugene T. Mahoney State Park
A modern state park is the perfect year-round destination for a family escape. Families can visit the aquatic center and indoor playground, explore hiking and biking trails, treetop ropes course, climb the observation tower and more.
Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari park
Drive-through adventure zoo's road leads visitors through several different "lands" featuring elk, sandhill cranes, antelope, deer and a large buffalo herd. Most roam freely.
Memphis State Recreation Area
The park consists of 163 peaceful acres of land with a 48-acre lake, well known for fishing, boating (non-powered), camping, hiking and playing. The lake was recently renovated and has been stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish.
Nebraska Crossing Outlets Mall
When you're finished shopping in Ashland, visit the state's 405,927 square foot premier outdoor shopping destination nearby, featuring more than 80 retail brands.
Schramm Park State Recreation Area
Nestled among the rolling hills of the Platte River valley southeast of Ashland, the park is home to the state's first fish hatchery. Its wooded trails are popular with runners, bikers and casual hikers alike. The park is open year-round.
Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum
Home to one of the largest collections of Cold War aircraft and artifacts in the U.S. The museum preserves and displays historic aircraft, missiles and space vehicles.