City in Nebraska
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Norfolk is a city in Eastern Nebraska with a population of 24,500 in 2019.
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Closed for renovations, will reopen June 2021. Local museum focusing on the history of the town and the surrounding region. Hosts an entire exhibit on the late great Johnny Carson, who grew up in the town. Verges Park, located directly behind, is owned by the museum and has three historic buildings, including a cabin constructed in the 1860s. The Lueshen Bird Library hosts a huge collection of books relating to ornithology and the study of nature. A children's zone as well.
A community art center. Showcasing art by local artists and creators. Hosts events as well. Call in advance to schedule a tour.
Named after the Omaha word for Elk's Horn, this 180 acre park offers multiple activities. Softball, sand volleyball, and disc golf are available to visitors. The park is also the eastern point of the Cowboy Trail, a hiking/biking trail stretching over 300 miles from Norfolk to Valentine, Nebraska. Camping sites and RV sites are available as well. No reservations and a 7 day maximum stay. No sewer or water hookups available.
Host of the Midwest Quad Racing championship. This site offers a looped raceway and an off-road course for ATV and motorbikes. Day passes are available. RV parking is available on site at Off Road Ranch (see Sleep). Tickets are only available at the box office on the day of races.
A locally run gourd farm offering family friendly activities. An onsite cafe available weekends.
A local waterpark featuring water slides, a zero-entry wave pool, and a water playground. Concessions stand on site as well.
All guest rooms are come with refrigerators, microwaves, flat-screen TV, wet bars and bath robes.
127 guest rooms and suites. Room service.
Indoor pool and fitness center. Free, hot breakfast bar every morning.
75 rooms with two beds or king-sized bed
Complimentary fresh breakfast,Free local calls and long distance access and free USA Today weekdays
Fresh produce and home-baked goods made by the people of Norfolk. Arts and crafts for sale as well. Open during the summer and early fall.
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By plane
A regional airport is south of the city, off US Highway 81.
The city is laid out in a grid-like pattern. Numbered streets go north-south, which increase as they go further west, and named streets go east-west. This holds true until 1st St.
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