Sightseeing
Just east & up the hill from Ionia Cottage, the unique "smoking hill" was once believed to be volcanic and was visited by the Capt. Clark on the Lewis & Clark Expedition. It looks over the prairie for miles, providing a spectacular view of the river as it twists in the bottomlands.
Ionia Volcano
Just east & up the hill from Ionia Cottage, the unique "smoking hill" was once believed to be volcanic and was visited by the Capt. Clark on the Lewis & Clark Expedition. It looks over the prairie for miles, providing a spectacular view of the river as it twists in the bottomlands.
Parks & Nature
Hiking, archery, shooting range, swimming, trail rides, canoeing/kayaking. Stocked pond for fishing, daily activities at the shooting range, aquatic center, site of the Outdoor Expo. This park is truly a gem.
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I-Ponca State Park
88090 Spur 26 EHiking, archery, shooting range, swimming, trail rides, canoeing/kayaking. Stocked pond for fishing, daily activities at the shooting range, aquatic center, site of the Outdoor Expo. This park is truly a gem.
This small prairie lake is sweet for fishing and kayaking (not swimming). Just southwest of Newcastle.
Buckskin Hills Lake
This small prairie lake is sweet for fishing and kayaking (not swimming). Just southwest of Newcastle.
Powder Creek is straight south of Ionia Cottage on the back way to Martinsburg. It's stocked with channel cat, Largemouth bass, & other panfish.
Powder Creek
Powder Creek is straight south of Ionia Cottage on the back way to Martinsburg. It's stocked with channel cat, Largemouth bass, & other panfish.
Arts & Culture
Largest collection of historical musical instruments in the world. Occasional concerts, always excellent. Open Tues-Sat 10 AM - 4 PM. at 414 E Clark St in Vermillion.
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National Music Museum
414 E Clark StLargest collection of historical musical instruments in the world. Occasional concerts, always excellent. Open Tues-Sat 10 AM - 4 PM. at 414 E Clark St in Vermillion.
Shopping
Sweet boutique with wonderful women's clothing, accessories, and jewelry. In Vermillion at 8 West Main St. Open Tues-Sat 10 AM - 6 PM (Sat. until 5 PM).
Blue Monarch
8 W Main StSweet boutique with wonderful women's clothing, accessories, and jewelry. In Vermillion at 8 West Main St. Open Tues-Sat 10 AM - 6 PM (Sat. until 5 PM).
Large warehouse full of beautiful antique furniture and collectibles. On the east end of Crofton, NE.
Jeanne's Antiques
55292 NE-12Large warehouse full of beautiful antique furniture and collectibles. On the east end of Crofton, NE.
Darling shop at 1918 Pierce Street in Sioux City, next to Pierce Street Coffee Works. Offers amazing floral arrangements, potted plants, home decor and gift items. Open Tues-Sat, 10 AM - 4 PM.
Perry Way Bouquet
Darling shop at 1918 Pierce Street in Sioux City, next to Pierce Street Coffee Works. Offers amazing floral arrangements, potted plants, home decor and gift items. Open Tues-Sat, 10 AM - 4 PM.
Essentials
In addition to groceries, includes coffee shop, wine & spirits, and laundry facilities. Open until 10 PM most nights. Located in Ponca at 117 Union Street.
B & S Trading Post Grocery
117 Union StIn addition to groceries, includes coffee shop, wine & spirits, and laundry facilities. Open until 10 PM most nights. Located in Ponca at 117 Union Street.
Marron's Service
309 Main StMarron's is a convenience store on Main Street in Newcastle.
Entertainment & Activities
On Vermillion's Main Street, this renovated theater is a sweet place for entertainment.
Coyote Twin Theater
10 E Main StOn Vermillion's Main Street, this renovated theater is a sweet place for entertainment.
Indoor educational center with hands-on play areas including a farm, supermarket & fishing pond. 623 Pearl St in Sioux City.
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LaunchPAD Children’s Museum
623 Pearl StIndoor educational center with hands-on play areas including a farm, supermarket & fishing pond. 623 Pearl St in Sioux City.
Food scene
This 30-year-old business is located at 1920 Pierce St in Sioux City and is well worth the drive. Rated among the favorite places to eat in Sioux City (1920 Pierce Street), it is famous for its coffee, sandwiches, soup, & homemade cake. Open daily until 4:00, 3:00 weekends.
Pierce Street Coffee Works
1920 Pierce StThis 30-year-old business is located at 1920 Pierce St in Sioux City and is well worth the drive. Rated among the favorite places to eat in Sioux City (1920 Pierce Street), it is famous for its coffee, sandwiches, soup, & homemade cake. Open daily until 4:00, 3:00 weekends.
Outlaw Pizza
105 E 3rd StGreat pizzas, delicious wraps, sandwiches, & soups in Ponca at 105 E 3rd Street.
A favorite spot in Vermillion for lunch or dinner! Craft beer & cocktails, remarkably delicious fish tacos, burgers, wings... 15 W Main Street.
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Dakota Brick House
15 W Main StA favorite spot in Vermillion for lunch or dinner! Craft beer & cocktails, remarkably delicious fish tacos, burgers, wings... 15 W Main Street.