By Brenna McFadden, Nebraska Tourism Commission
Dead Timber State Recreation Area is just seven miles south of West Point. It offers great outdoor recreation for the entire family.
Travelogue
Visit West Point
West Point
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8 NEBRASKAland • APRIL 2018
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BY
ERIC
FOWLER
W
est Point in northeastern
Nebraska is a thriving small
town with a welcoming
atmosphere. This
community has much to
offer people looking for an outdoor
experience or a night spent on the town.
Do
The West Point Community Theatre
is renowned for its historic building
and friendly staff of volunteers.
Its mission is to be northeastern
Nebraska's destination for families
to enjoy shows of all sorts – ranging
from entertaining to educational. This
venue offers top-notch entertainment
including recent movies, galas and live
plays suitable for all ages. Bring your
family in April to enjoy Gilligan's
Island: The Musical. For information
on dates, times and pricing, visit
westpointcommunitytheatre.org.
Eat
Stop at the Hide-Away Grill if
you are looking for a great place
to eat dinner before enjoying a show.
This steakhouse is a bit off the beaten
path but worth the search. The staff are
friendly and the food never disappoints.
If you would rather have a fresh
Mexican dish, then Fiesta Brava is
your place. Generous portions at
great prices, you'll be supporting the
community's local meat businesses.
Stay
Dead Timber State Recreation Area
offers areas for modern camping if
you are looking to spend some time
outdoors while traveling. The area has
great opportunities for families to fish,
hike, hunt and picnic while enjoying
spring weather.
Neligh Park also offers camping
sites along with the option of renting a
log cabin. If you are looking for more
traditional lodging, you can rent a room
at Horizon Inn and Suites or Super 8
Motel.
Shop
West Point has a variety of
businesses for any shopping purposes
you might have. Lana A Boutique
offers a personalized shopping
experience with 20 years in the
business of helping people find
what works best for them. Schmitt's
Clothing is the premiere shop for men
and offers everything from sportswear
to suits. If you are in the mood for a
cozy small town coffee shop, then pay
Red Door Coffee a visit and try their
delicious blueberry scones.
Explore
Take a quick trip to Indian Trails
Country Club, just south of Beemer
and about 11 miles away from West
Point, for breathtaking views of
the Elkhorn River Valley and its
challenging 18-hole golf course. For
a more family-friendly activity, take
everyone to Main Street Bowl over the
weekend. ■
