Overview
Deuel County is a rural county in the Nebraska Panhandle.
2 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Deuel County
Phelps Hotel
Constructed in 1885, this hotel is the oldest building in the Deuel County. Future president Dwight Eisenhower spent the night here with his wife and several army officers in 1919. No longer a working hotel.
Chappell Memorial Library & Art Gallery
Chappell 9-Hole Golf Course
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Jun, Sep. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 12°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Chimney Rock National Historic Site)
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.
- LBF North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field, North Platte — 73 mi away. Directions
- AIA Alliance Municipal Airport, Alliance — 78 mi away. Directions
- DEN Denver International Airport, Denver — 160 mi away (major hub). Directions
Interstates 76 and 80 and U.S. Highways 30 and 138 offer access to this rural area.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $25–$55 a night (typical $42), from 4 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$70, mid-range ~$120, comfortable ~$220.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Chappell Memorial Library & Art Gallery, Chappell 9-Hole Golf Course
- Lunch Max's Highway Diner
- Afternoon Phelps Hotel
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Photos
Map
Every listing with a location. Tap a pin for its Google Maps link.
Understand
Big Springs is a village in the county with a population of 400.
Get in
Interstates 76 and 80 and U.S. Highways 30 and 138 offer access to this rural area.
See
See Phelps Hotel
Constructed in 1885, this hotel is the oldest building in the Deuel County. Future president Dwight Eisenhower spent the night here with his wife and several army officers in 1919. No longer a working hotel.
Do
Eat
Eat Max's Highway Diner
Designed to look like the roadside diners of yesteryear. Americana memorabilia decorates the inside. The food meets expectations.
Sleep
Stay McGreer Camper Park
Overnights are reservation only. Open 24 hours. 23 RV sites with full electric and sewer hookups with water hookups during the summer. Showers and coin laundry provided on site as well. Tenting spots and cabins for rent. If only a shower and laundry is needed, they're available for non-campers during daylight hours. $10 for a shower for non-campers. $5 for dump station for non-campers. Located on a working farm and run by friendly locals.
Go next
Denver- I-76 West. About 2 1/2 hours away.
Cheyenne. I-80 West. About 2 hours away.
North Platte- I-80 East. About 1 1/2 hours away.
Nearby
Ogallala
City / town · 2 listings · 19 mi away
Paxton
City / town · 38 mi away
Sidney
City / town · 6 listings · 47 mi away
Sutherland
City / town · 28 listings · 50 mi away
Wallace
City / town · 8 listings · 50 mi away
Hershey
City / town · 13 listings · 56 mi away
Sterling
City / town · 2 listings · 67 mi away
North Platte
City / town · 62 listings · 68 mi away
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