Pawnee Hills Golf Course
PO Box 647
52198 N. 273rd Ave.
Fullerton, NE 68638
308-536-2274
Pawnee Hills Golf Course, just off of Highway 22 a few miles northeast of Fullerton, is a 9-hole regulation length course. It is a public, golf-only facility with a 15-tee driving range. It has a 34.8 rating with 36 par, 3,210 yards, and a 109 slope. On the Pawnee Hills website, you’ll find the course layout, a calendar of events, and information on pricing and membership.
Broken Arrow Wilderness
1025 N. 4th St.
Fullerton, NE 68638
308-536-2441
Broken Arrow Wilderness is privately owned and covers approximately 95 acres. The camp, available to large and small groups on a reservation basis, has a number of cabins and buildings, including an events center and bar, and a complete kitchen. Visitors will find a soothing, relaxing atmosphere amid a peaceful setting of large oak trees. Features include rustic cabins, year-round camping, picnicking, hiking, biking, horseback riding, fishing, canoeing, tanking, and a look-out site for a panoramic view of the Cedar Valley at “Lovers Leap.”
Genoa U.S. Indian School Museum & Genoa Historical Museum
PO Box 279
Genoa, NE 68640
402-993-2330
One of the main attractions in Genoa is the United States Indian School. Between 1884 and 1934, the Genoa Indian Industrial School educated and taught trades to children of Native American descent. Today, the Indian School Museum is housed in the school building. Visitors can tour the school grounds and see murals painted by Indian children. Included in this museum is a pictorial exhibit depicting life on the campus of the Genoa Indian School. In 1990, the Genoa U.S. Indian School Foundation was founded to support additions to the buildings, organize Indian School reunions, and to preserve the heritage of this national historical site.
The Genoa Historical Museum is located on Main Street and houses the Allen B. Atkins Pawnee Indian Artifact Collection. Artifacts in this collection were found within a five mile radius of Genoa. Other features include collections of the Mormons and an exhibit of Genoa history.
Headworks Park
417 Willard
Genoa, NE 68640
402-993-2409
Providing the public with recreational opportunities is part of Loup Power District’s mission. Loup’s diversion dam, the Headworks, is located six miles west of Genoa on Nebraska Highway 22. It features a 10-acre recreation area with picnic areas, shelter, grills, restrooms, and 20- and 30-amp outlets. The sandy beach is a popular spot for swimmers, and fishing there is very good.
Fullerton City Park
PO Box 670
Fullerton, NE 68638
308-536-2428
The Fullerton City Park covers 2 1/2 acres and contains restrooms, a sand volleyball court, a picnic area, and grills. A walking path surrounds the park, which has newly installed playground equipment. Area recreational activities/facilities include boating, fishing, golfing, hunting, swimming, tennis, baseball, volleyball, and skateboarding.
Genoa City Park
PO Box 279
Genoa, NE 68640
402-993-2330
The Genoa City Park covers 32 acres and has picnic shelters with barbecue grills, camping facilities with electrical hookups, playground equipment, a brand new, heated swimming pool, two lighted ball diamonds, two sand volleyball courts, and restrooms. Two unsupervised playgrounds have swings, a merry-go-round, teetor-totters, slides, and much more. Recreation programs for youth include summer swimming lessons and youth ball programs.
Fullerton Museum / Nance County Historical Society
501 Broadway
Fullerton, NE 68638
308-536-2902
The Nance County Historical Society was established in 1973 when the Evangelical United Brethren Church, located in downtown Fullerton, closed its doors. The EUB Church was given to the City of Fullerton, and it was re-purposed as the Fullerton Museum. On September 4, 2013, the EUB Church was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and was subsequently added to Nebraska’s National Register.
Nance County Veterans Memorial & Military Resource Center
825 N. Third St.
Fullerton, NE 68638
308-536-2691
The Nance County Veterans Memorial, located at the county seat of Fullerton, Nebraska, was dedicated in 2008 after two years of development. The Military Resource Center was dedicated in 2012 at the same site. The mission of the organization is to collect, preserve, and display military memorabilia and provide the public with an educational resource.
Powerhouse Park
102 N 535th St
Fullerton, NE 68638
This area of about 21 acres was the location of a hydroelectric plant on the Cedar River. Built in the 1920’s, it was taken out of service in the 60’s and the land turned over to the City. This unique piece of land includes the old powerhouse building and Five Acre Island located in the Cedar River. Safety fences have been recently installed and the bridge to the island has been repaired to allow pedestrian access.
Nebraska National Register
There are many sites in Nance County that are listed on the Nebraska National Register.