General Info

The Great Platte River Road Archway Monument is a history park that provides an interactive experience about the pioneers who passed through this region of Nebraska on their way West. It offers visitors, including teachers and groups of school children, an entertaining learning tool. The historic legacy of The Great Platte River Road provides lessons in the development of the United States. Visitors witness the enactment of stories of the Oregon, Mormon and California trail pioneers, the pony express, stagecoach, and the building of the railroads. They also witness the creation of the first transcontinental road, the Lincoln Highway and today s modern transportation system. Visitors can continue the historical experience further by dining at the Chuckwagon Restaurant, that offers a wide variety of fresh and homemade meals. The Great Platte River Road Archway Monument is located in Kearney, Neb.