Discover the Heart of Nebraska Highway 20 —One Town, One Tradition at a Time
From prairie recipes to pioneer roads, Nebraska Highway 20 is more than a route—it’s a living archive of community, culture, and connection. Explore local flavors, historic towns, and the stories that make this stretch of highway unforgettable.
Our directory will help you find many things on or near Nebraska Highway 20 including
Places to Camp in Northern Nebraska
State Parks, in Northern Nebraska
Museums in Northern Nebraska
Health Care Services in Northern Nebraska
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations near Highway 20
and an introduction to the counties and towns near Nebraska Highway 20.
Nebraska Highway 20 offers access a large variety of landscapes. From the Sandhills to the forests to the farms.
There are 3 major rivers along or near Highway 20.
The Missouri River is on the border of Nebraska and South Dakota.
The Niobrara River is a great river for canoeing. The Niobrara River joins the Missouri river at Niobrara Nebraska.
The Ponca Creek flows between the Niobrara river and the Misouri river joining the Missouri river east of Verdel Nebraska.
The Elkhorn River starts in north central Nebraska and joins the Missouri river near Omaha
The Cowboy Trail currently runs 195 miles across northern Nebraska, following the old Chicago & Northwestern rail route from Norfolk in the east to Valentine in the west. The railroad called this the “Cowboy Line.” It follows Nebraska Highway 20 from just east of Inman to Valentine.
If you are visiting, just wanting to learn about or live near Nebraska Highway 20 this website is a project to provide a Directory and an events calander to help visitors and residents find the places along and near Highway 20 through Nebraska.
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