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Village in Nebraska, United States
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Hershey is a town of 660 people (2019) in rural Lincoln County, Nebraska, midway between North Platte and Sutherland in the Platte River valley.
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This historic hall has been restored by an enterprising and energetic group of local activists.
The CVB maintains a comprehensive list of attractions, events, lodging and dining establishments in all of Lincoln County.
One of the greatest migratory spectacles in the world, millions of Sandhill cranes converge on the river bottoms and corn fields between Hershey and North Platte from mid-March through about April first. If there hasn't been a lot of rain or snow, the gravel roads north of town will get you up close and personal with these beautiful creatures. Pull to the side of the road and watch the show, just don't venture on to private property.
Held annually in August, usually around the third weekend. The celebration features a parade, community picnic, and a dance "under the stars and between the bars".
One of Lincoln County's favorite restaurants. Featuring great home cooking.
The restaurant in the Western Convenience truck stop near Interstate 80. Open 24 hours, it is a great place for breakfast after closing the bar.
Creative name. Or maybe with a name like that, it's supposed to be "The Hershey Bar." Anyway, popular local watering hole.
A large truck stop at the Hershey I-80 interchange. It features a great cafe, truck wash and convenience store.
Western wear, tack and ranch supplies.
Nostalgic home town grocery store.
The name says it all.
The primary means of getting to Hershey is Interstate 80, which runs east-west; Highway 30, named the Lincoln Highway Scenic Byway, runs east-west.
Read in the guideA car makes life easier, but the village is small enough that you can walk anywhere you need to go.
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North Platte · Regional · LBF
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