Official Visitors Guide for Grand Island, Nebraska

1. Guide to activities, November 2012
shopping, lodging &
services in Grand Island, — April 2013
Doniphan, Cairo, Alda &
Wood River.

2. 700 E. Stolley Park Rd.
Grand Island, NE
308.382.4515
Trade Shows • Sporting Events • Conventions • Concerts
Ag Shows • Regional & National Livestock • So Much More!
www.heartlandeventscenter.com | www.fonnerpark.com
Food & Fun!
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Finish Line
Restaurant & Sports Lounge
Fonner Park’s Year-Round Action Entertainment Center
Nationwide Thoroughbred Racing Coming Mid-Februar
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Daily Simulcasting from 20 premier tracks
Full Menu Dining & Bar
Snacks • Sandwiches • Salads • Steaks
Enjoy Our Chef’s Daily Homestyle Specials
including Fri.-Sat. Prime Rib & Sun. Fried Chicken
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Race to the Finish Line! Fonner Park
Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. • Sun. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Direct Access: Fonner Park Entrance on South Locust • 308/382-4515 • www.fonnerpark.com

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This 420 acre shooting park includes six lighted skeet
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yards. A complete Archery 3D Range is also available.
has the horsepower.
An activity center complete with a deck, WiFi and a meeting/
class room can hold up to 60 people. Eight RV pads are available
with 50 amp electrical service, eventually expanding to 60 pads.
The park has hosted a number of national events including the
Super Retriever Series Trials, Natl. 4-H Shooting Championships
and FMG Publications Industry Shooting Masters.
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The State Fair keeps getting better! Attendence was up and
attendees were happy exploring the new, state-of-the-art ag
facilities. The Family Fun Zone is popular with families, everyone
loves the combine rides and the midway is a thrill a minute!
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Speedway Illustrated magazine called it “The best track you
never heard of.” The Speedway is located two miles south of
I-80 Exit 314 on South Locust Street. This 3/8-mile dirt track
has been a popular destination since the early 1970s. 80-100
cars race Saturday nights April-September, featuring Jr Happy
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Late Models. Drivers from all over the Midwest come in mid-July
for the NCRA Late Model Nationals.
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Fonner Park, photo Nebraska Tourism
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Thunder on the dirt! The tradition continues in Grand Island
when the gates open for Fonner Park’s thoroughbred horse
racing season every February. The season runs through
early May with live horse racing every Friday, Saturday
and Sunday. Make plans today to come for the prestigious
Bosselman-Gus Fonner Stakes.
Catch nationwide simulcasting seven days a week from
all of the top tracks in the country — from Santa Anita in
California to Aqueduct in New York! Visit the Finish Line
Restaurant Sports Lounge for fast-paced Keno action
seven days a week with high-stakes, progressive games
available. Simulcast horse race wagering is also available at
the Finish Line seven days a week.
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Light it up at the the Heartland Events Center, located in
the heart of Fonner Park. It’s 30,000 sq. ft. arena provides
all the necessary amenities for concerts, sporting events,
trade shows, conventions, and more! The Bosselman
Conference Center provides space for meetings of all sizes
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Look for the return of the Nebraska Danger (Indoor Football
League) for their third year. Visit HeartlandEventsCenter.
com for new events added to the calendar!
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4. Hwy 281 13th Street • Grand Island • 308-382-4210 • www.shopconestogamall.com
3501 S. Locust St. Grand Island 2250 N. Diers Ave.
308-381-4970 Nebraska 308-381-0333
Pharmacy • Vision Center • Deli/Bakery • Produce • Tire-Lube Express
Meat Department • 1-Hr Photo • Walmart Wireless

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Custom Design Team
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Grand Island offers national retail chains to small boutiques as Central
Nebraska’s leading retail center.
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Ritani much more. There are twelve antique stores in the downtown area alone.
made in the Merchandise Mile, along the Highway 281 corridor, is an area of Grand
USA Island power shoppers won’t want to miss. Conestoga Mall includes
notable national chains along with numerous boutique shops and a
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movie theater.
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Bridal Sets Concrete Statuary Store! also located along Merchandise
Mile, and new shops are always
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3337 W. State St. Grand Island • 308-382-5850
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1103 S. Locust • Grand Island • 384-5820
Cairo and Alda, each with their own
unique shopping opportunites.
Design Gallery
Let Us Help Give Your
Home a Decorative Edge!
Unique Accessories including
Artwork, Lamps, Clocks,
Furniture and More
3104 Old Potash Hwy. • www.draperyden.com
Grand Island-308-382-5706 • Kearney-308-237-2511
Warmth to your The Candy Store
Bring Home For Teachers!
with Candles Unique Decorative Accessories
Savings Made Simple • 90+ Fragrances hand-poured at our store
Parents Love It Too!
• Decorative Warmers Wax Melts
1510 N DIERS AVE • Gifts Home Decor
GRAND ISLAND, NE 68803 Schedule your group for
an easy, convenient
Phone (308) 384-0622 profitable fundraiser.
Dawnita Buck - Owner
Fax (308) 384-1574 Ph: 308-398-7010 • Fax: 398-7011
1504 S. Locust • Grand Island
Samsclub.com 2418 N. Webb Rd, Suite P
Between Casey’s and Pizza Hut
www.teachersloungeschoolsupply.com
Grand Island• 308-381-1644

6. • Free Hi Speed 2603 S. Locust St. • RV or Truck Parking
Wireless Internet • Indoor Pool/Spa
Grand Island, NE
• Super Start Plus • HBO and Cable
308-384-4380
Breakfast
• Fitness Center
• Guest Laundry • Children under 12
Facilities stay FREE
• Suites Available • Located near
• Pets Allowed Local Attractions
Go To: I-80 Exit 314 North 4 miles on east side of S. Locust Street
2707 S. LOCUST ST. • Complimentary Hot Breakfast Buffet
Grand Island, NE • 308-381-8855
• Refrigerators and Microwaves
• Newly Built May 2010
• 37” Flat Screen TV
• Indoor Pool, Spa, Fitness Room
Grand Island Inn Suites
Go To: I-80 Exit 314 North 4 miles on east side of S. Locust Street
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Single Non-Smoking Room View From Our Deck Area • All rooms are 100% non-smoking location
• Full size refrigerator and internet access in every room
• Continental Breakfast • New HDTVs in all rooms in town!
• Wireless/Highspeed Internet 2311 S. Locust Street • Grand Island, NE • 308-382-1815
Reservations: 800-646-6869 • www.islandinngi.com
• Pet Friendly
• Refrigerator In All Rooms
• Large Vehicle Parking You don’t have to spend a ton to get a lot.
• Fishing Available Easy Access From I-80
Exit 312
Continental Breakfast
Wireless Internet
Pet Friendly
Large Vehicle Parking
BY CHOICE HOTELS Next to Mormon Island State Park
3205 S. Locust Street • Grand Island I-80 S. Hwy 281 • Grand Island, NE • 308-381-0111
308-384-1333 • 800-766-1706 Toll Free: 1-800-658-4096

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Free Hot Breakfast • Indoor Pool Hot Tub
Fitness Center • Free Internet Business Center
Reservations on line at www. hamptoninn.com
Toll Free Reservations at 1-800-HAMPTON • 308-384-9777 • Fax 308-384-9778
from I-80 North on Highway 281 to Faidley Avenue
504 N. Diers Avenue • Grand Island, NE 68803

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Hotel and Convention Center
Located at the corner of Hwy 34
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Grand Island
Exit 314 off I-80
Phone: 308-384-5150 • Indoor Pool
• High-Speed Internet
Toll Free: 866-275-2083
• Jacuzzi • Exercise Room
hojosales@hojogi.com • Lounge
1 mile from Stuhr Museum • Business Center OPEN
1 mile from Fonner Park • Children under 18 - Free
Island Oasis Water Park (with parent) 24 Hours
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Deluxe Continental Midtown • Priority Club Reception (Mon-Wed)
TOLL FREE: 1-888-325-2525
Breakfast Holiday Inn • Heated Indoor Pool and Whirpool
308-384-8624
2503 S. Locust St. • Miniature Golf and Rec Area
www.daysinn.com High Speed Internet
Grand Island, NE • Convention Meeting Space for 300+
2620 North Diers Avenue • Grand Island, NE 68803
www.holidayinn.com/midtown
I-80 EXIT 312 NORTH
LEFT ON CAPITAL AVENUE 1.800.548.5542 or 308.384.1330
• Heated Indoor Pool and Whirlpool
• Free Hot Breakfast
www.younes.com • Free Fitness Center
1-855-4-YOUNES • Meeting Space for up to 100
805 Allen Drive | Grand Island, NE 68803 | 308-381-8980 | ffgi@younes.com

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downtown Grand Island and will celebrate its Centennial in 2013.
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of the 71-year-old Harvest of Harmony parade as it marches
through downtown every October. Find one-of-a-kind Christmas
gifts during the annual Antique Open House. Mingle on the
street with the Grinch and Santa’s elves during The Old
Downtown antique and boutique shopping Fashioned Downtown Christmas. Every once in a while, you can
catch a steam engine rolling through downtown as well.
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chocolate bar. A wine bar recently opened as well. Have lunch
at the Coney Island Lunch Room — serving coney dogs, award-
winning chili and malts for dessert — owned by the same family in
the same little building since the 1930s.
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2012 is the historic Grand Theatre’s 75th anniversary (see page Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am - 6 pm
206 N. Locust • Grand Island
19). The Historic Lincoln Highway (US Hwy 30) passes through 308-384-2764 • justdessertsgi.com
Downtown Business Improvement District
From engagement
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www.downtowngi.com quality and value.
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desire the finest
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difference.
Your Total Image Salon
• Men, Women • Manicures “Let your forever start today.”
Children Hair Sculpting • Pedicures
• Color/High Lights • Tanning
• Perms • Shellac Nails
• Permanent Makeup • Body Waxing
Visit us while you’re in town!
Monday - Friday 9-8 • Saturday 9-4 www.masterstylistsgi.com 303 West Third, Downtown Grand Island • 308-381-1225
Downtown Grand Island • 114 West 3rd St. • 308-384-8279 Craig Hand, Jeweler/President • Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9:00 to 5:00, Wed. till 8:00