Spend time in our diverse retail and boutique shops, art galleries, thriving downtown, and busy mall. Enjoy authentic ethnic foods or a juicy Nebraska steak at one the fine restaurants. Take in the sights and sounds that are...Uniquely Hastings!
Things to do in Hastings
Bunker Hill Hunting Preserve
Upland bird, waterfowl and big-game hunting. Professional guides, dogs, transportation, and accommodations available for individuals groups, families, and corporate outings. Call 402-463-0483 for more information.
580 Road 3165, Hastings, NE 68901
Children's Museum of Central Nebraska
Several interactive play areas where "children play to learn and adults learn to play". Play areas include: Fire & child safety, construction zone, stage & dress up, puppet theatre, creative art/music, grocery store and flower shop, pizza shop, doctor/vet clinic, infant/toddler barnyard, around the block around the world, nature nook, party room, and gift shop. Call 402-463-3300 for more information.
3001 West 12th Street, Hastings, NE 68901
Hastings College Clyde Sachtleben Observatory
Astronomy presentations and night sky viewings every other Saturday, weather permitting. Named in honor of Dr. Clyde Sachtleben, 40-year physics professor at Hastings College. Call 402-462-7378 for more information.
3 mi. S. of Hwy 6 on Wabash Ave., Hastings, NE 68901
Hastings Museum & Lied Super Screen Theatre
Museum, Super Screen, and Planetarium with traveling exhibit area, hands on discovery area, and special events and programs throughout the year. Visit the permanent, interactive Kool-Aid exhibit and learn about the invention of Kool-Aid. Call 402-461-4629 for more information.
1330 N. Burlington, Hastings, NE 68901
NE Softball Hall of Fame
Adjacent to the Smith Softball Complex, the Hall of Fame will open in the spring of 2000 to showcase softball displays and provide information about the Nebraska Amateur Softball Association and Nebraska Softball Foundation. It pays tribute to the individuals, organizations, and communities who have contributed to the game of softball in Nebraska. Call 402-462-7100 for more information.
3900 Osborne Dr. E., Hastings, NE 68901