Overview
Antelope County is a rural county in Eastern Nebraska.
3 sights
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Best things about Antelope County
Ashfalls Fossil Bed State Historical Park
Discovered in 1971, this fossil site captures a snapshot of the area 10-12 million years ago. Over 360 acres are available for hiking and picnicking. There is a visitors center and a viewing platform where visitors can w…
Neligh Mill State Historic Site
Constructed in 1873 as a flower mill and operated until 1969. This is the only mill in Nebraska from this era with all of the original equipment still intact. Tours available. Open on Independence Day.
Pierson Wildlife Museum
Taxidermy museum with hour-long tours.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 10°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Sioux City)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- GRI Central Nebraska Regional Airport, Grand Island — 85 mi away. Directions
- SUX Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field, Sioux City — 88 mi away. Directions
- OMA Eppley Airfield, Omaha — 127 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Ashfalls Fossil Bed State Historical Park, Pierson Wildlife Museum
- Afternoon Neligh Mill State Historic Site
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Photos
Map
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Understand
Cities
Elgin, Neligh, Tilden are the largest towns in the county, with Neligh being the county seat.
Get around
By car
By boat
By public transit
See
See Ashfalls Fossil Bed State Historical Park
Discovered in 1971, this fossil site captures a snapshot of the area 10-12 million years ago. Over 360 acres are available for hiking and picnicking. There is a visitors center and a viewing platform where visitors can watch people unearth ancient bones.
Sleep
Lodging
Camping
Backcountry
Nearby
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