Located just 30 minutes from Omaha, Ashland is the perfect little day trip. Here’s how to spend a day in town!

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PLACES TO EAT & DRINK

Ashland has plenty of great places to eat and drink while you’re exploring the area! From casual restaurants and local breweries to wineries, coffee shops, and sweet treats, you’ll be sure to find something you love!

Ashland Brewing Company | @ashlandbrewco

A family-friendly brewery serving craft beer and pub-style food, with pickleball courts, yard games, fire pits, and a rooftop deck!

Location: 810 S 9th Ave

Bluejays Ice Cream & Candy

A sweet stop in Downtown Ashland with 52 rotating ice cream flavors, ice cream flights, and a colorful candy wall packed with treats!

Location: 101 S 14th St.

Breadeaux Pizza | @breadeauxpizza_

A casual, family-friendly pizza spot, serving specialty pizzas, calzones, wings, pasta, and their popular breadsticks!

Location: 1425 Silver St.

BW’s Pub & Grill | @bwspub

A favorite in Ashland for scratch-made comfort food, from burgers and hand-breaded pork tenderloins to house-smoked meats and pizza!

Location: 115 N 14th St.

Cellar 426 Winery | @cellar425winery

This scenic hilltop winery is known for award-winning Nebraska-craft wines, wine flights, charcuterie, and beautiful countryside views!

Location: 1005 Prairie Agate Dr.

Cheri O’s

A longtime favorite in Ashland for breakfast, lunch, and coffee, along with delicious hand-dipped ice cream!

Location: 1404 Silver St.

Fariner Bakery | @farinerbakery

A European-inspired bakery in Downtown Ashland known for fresh pastries, sourdough bread, coffee, and a curated market, plus wine and charcuterie in the evenings!

Location: 120 N 14th St.

Glacial Till Cider House & Tasting Room | @glacialtillvineyard

Glacial Till has a tasting room located in Downtown Ashland serving craft ciders and wines, flights, and shareable bites, with a rooftop patio to enjoy!

Location: 1419 Silver St.

KC’s Eastside Saloon | @k.c.seastsidesaloon

A small-town bar known for delicious burgers, classic pub food, and cold drinks!

Location: 649 US-6

Luna Azul Mexican Restaurant | @lunaazulmexicanrestaurant

This Mexican restaurant serves up favorites like fajitas, tacos, burritos, and enchiladas, plus margaritas and plenty of shareable apps!

Location: 202 US-6

Parker’s Smokehouse | @parkerssmokehouse

A staple in Ashland for hickory-smoked BBQ like brisket, St. Louis-style ribs, pulled pork, and smoked prime rib!

Location: 16880 US-6

Round the Bend Steakhouse | @roundthebendsteakhouse

A popular steakhouse in Ashland serving hand-cut Certified Angus Beef steaks, prime rib, and their famous “beef fries!”

Location: 30801 E Park Hwy

Ruhlman’s Steakhouse | @ruhlmansteakhouse

An upscale steakhouse known for hand-cut and dry-aged steaks, seafood, cocktails, and delicious entrees. It also has an on-site market!

Location: (temporarily closed for renovations) 603 US-6

The Beanery | @thebeaneryne

A local coffee shop serving locally roasted coffee, specialty lattes, smoothies, and quick breakfast bites, with indoor seating and a drive-thru!

Location: 604 US-6

The Weekend Lakeside Bar & Grill | @weekendlakeside

A laid-back waterfront spot serving classic bar favorites, drinks, and weekend brunch, with plenty of outdoor seating and live music!

Location: 339 Thomas Lake Rd.

THINGS TO DO

Ashland is an outdoor lover’s paradise with plenty to see and do! Explore two nearby state parks, spend the day at a scenic golf course, visit the Aerospace museum, or get up close with wildlife at the nation’s top-ranked safari park!

Eugene T. Mahoney State Park | @negameandparks

Mahoney State Park has plenty to do year-round including hiking and biking, an aquatic center, indoor climbing gym, horseback riding, paddleboat, mini golf, camping, cabins, and scenic views of the Platte River!

Location: 28500 W Park Hwy

Iron Horse Golf Club | @ironhorsegolf

A public golf course built around an old rock quarry, with dramatic elevation changes and views overlooking a 40-acre quarry lake!

Location: 900 Club House Dr.

Platte River State Park | @negameandparks

Platte River State Park is an outdoor escape with scenic hiking and biking trails, a waterfall, observation towers, a splash pad, fishing, and camping areas, including cabins!

Location: 14421 346th St.

Quarry Oaks Golf Club | @quarryoaksgolfclub

Nebraska’s top-ranked public golf course, offering 18 holes across dramatic former-quarry terrain with elevation changes and scenic views of the Platte River Valley!

Location: 16600 Quarry Oaks Dr.

Strategic Air Command Aerospace Museum | @sacaerospacemuseum

The SAC Aerospace Museum is a must-visit in Ashland. They have an impressive collection of historic military aircrafts, Cold War exhibits, interactive experiences, and daily planetarium shows!

Location: 28210 W Park Hwy

Wildlife Safari Park | @simmonswildlifesafari⠀

A four-mile drive-through adventure where you can see North American wildlife like bison, elk, deer, and cranes roaming through natural habitats, plus they have walking trails and exhibits to explore while you’re there!

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SHOPPING

If you love to shop local, Ashland has plenty of cute shops to explore Downtown. Browse everything from gifts and florals to artwork, home decor, clothing, and more. Just outside Ashland, you’ll also fine Nebraska Crossing, a large outlet mall filled with plenty of name-brand stores!

Ashland Farmers Market | @ashlandmafm

A seasonal market in Downtown Ashland where you can shop fresh produce, locally made goods, and other finds from area vendors. It typically runs June – September on Saturdays!

Location: 15th & Silver St.

Ashland Wine & Spirits

A locally owned bottle shop with a wide selection of beer, wine, spirits, and locally made Nebraska options!

Location: 202 US-6

Blooms Floral & Gifts | @bloomsfloralandgiftsashlandne

A florist in Downtown Ashland offering fresh floral arrangements, plants, gift baskets, and other thoughtful finds!

Location: 1402 Silver St.

Cooper Studio & Gallery

A Downtown Ashland art shop featuring original paintings, pottery, jewelry, and metal sculptures from local and regional artists!

Location: 1526 Silver St.

Flutterby Finds | @flutterbyfinds

This Downtown shop is where vintage shopping meets craft cocktails, wine, and beer. Browse antiques and one-of-a-kind finds and stick around for a drink!

Location: 111 N 14th St.

Lighthouse Boutique | @lighthouse.ashland

A locally owned Downtown shop offering women’s, men’s, and kids’ clothings, accessories, gifts, and plenty of Husker and Bluejay gear!

Location: 1411 Silver St.

Nebraska Crossing Outlet Mall | @nexcrossing

An open-air outlet shopping mall located just outside Ashland with dozens of popular brands, including Nike, Coach, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, The North Face, and more!

Location: 21209 Nebraska Crossing Dr.

Olde Farmhouse

A charming gift shop in Downtown Ashland filled with home decor, seasonal finds, accessories, and unique gifts!

Location: 1428 Silver St.

Postscript | @postscript.press

A boutique in Downtown Ashland filled with stationery, books, art supplies, unique gifts, and an in-store coffee and tea bar!

Location: 1434 Silver St.

Salt Creek Mercantile | @saltcreekmercantile

A cozy shop in Downtown Ashland with handmade goods, pottery, vintage finds, books, dried florals, and their own small-batch candles poured right in the shop!

Location: 1502 Silver St.

The Holiday Market | @theholidaymarketco

The Holiday Market brings a little holiday cheer year-round with seasonal decor, ornaments, gifts, Nebraska-themed finds, and plenty of festive goodies for every holiday!

Location: 1401 Silver St.

Turtle Creek Gallery

This gallery in Downtown Ashland showcases original artwork from around 45 local and regional artists, including paintings, pottery, jewelry, glass, woodwork, and more!

Location: 1412 Silver St.

Willow Point Gallery ⠀

A unique gallery and museum in Downtown Ashland showcasing Gene Roncka’s Nebraska-inspired artwork alongside the Archie Hightshoe Big Game Collection featuring nearly 30 wildlife species!

Location: 1431 Silver St.

PLACES TO STAY

Make it a weekend trip by staying the night! With so much outdoor recreation nearby, you’ll find plenty of unique places to stay, including campgrounds, RV sites, and glamping retreats. For something a little cozier, Ashland also has a charming bed and breakfast located Downtown!