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Grand Island . Living history, inviting parks, racing horses, migrating cranes . . . when we say Grand Island has something for everyone, it's not just cliche—it's the honest-to-goodness truth.
10 - 23 ºC. Summer. 16 - 29 ºC. Fall. -2 - 11 ºC. Winter. -6 - 6 ºC. Major Airports: Central Nebraska (GRI) Eppley (OMA) States: Nebraska. A historic prairie railroad city teems with fresh energy. Under the big Nebraska sky, near the Platte River, you’ll find the city of Grand Island.
Visitor's Guide. Plan your next visit to Grand Island, Nebraska. Fun for all ages. With top of the line lodging, attractions and events, your next trip is sure to be one to remember. Home to the Spring Migration of the Sandhill Cranes and the Nebraska State Fair.
About. Grand Island History. 1700-1870. Our city was named for an island on the Platte River, an island in the middle of what was then called “The Great American Desert.” PAWNEE. Grasslands stretched out to the horizon in every direction surrounding the place that would become Grand Island, Nebraska.
Known as the home of the Nebraska State Fair, Fonner horse racing, and great sandhill crane watching in late winter, Grand Island offers more than seasonal attractions. With one of the best museums in the Midwest telling the story of pioneer migration as well as unique restaurants offering amazing food, the central-Nebraska city is perfect for ...
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Grand Island. Things to Do in Grand Island. Enter dates. Attractions. Filters. Sort. Map. Category types. Attractions. Tours. Outdoor Activities. Food & Drink. Shopping. Traveller Resources. Types of Attractions. Nature & Parks. Fun & Games. Sights & Landmarks. Museums. Nightlife. Classes & Workshops. Casinos & Gambling.
Grand Island, city, seat of Hall county, south-central Nebraska, U.S., about 90 miles (145 km) west of Lincoln. The city’s name comes from an island in the nearby Platte River called La Grande Île (French: “Big Island”) by 18th-century French fur traders.
