WWII Naval Ammunition Depot
Hwy 6 East of Hastings
Igloo-shaped, earth covered bunkers stand dormant along US Highway 6 just a short drive east of Hastings.  Rich in historical significance, these bunkers protected ammunition produced here during World War II.  The Naval Ammunition Depot known locally as "The NAD," was the largest of four munitions depots in the country and was known for supplying 40 percent of the Navy's ammunition supply at one point during WWII.

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Fountain to Fountain Tour
Adams County Historical Society

The “Fountain to Fountain Tour” is a self-guided walking tour of Lincoln Avenue, which lies within the Central Hastings Historic District.  The Central Hastings Historic District is one of two residential areas in Hastings that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP); the other is the Heartwell Park Historic District.  The “Fountain to Fountain Tour" begins at the fountain in Alexander Park at 7th and Lincoln and ends at Fisher Fountain in Highland Park at 12th Street.  

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Downtown Hastings Walking Tour
Downtown Center Association

One of Hastings’ greatest forms of wealth is its rich history. In 1872, the St. Joseph and Denver City Railroad crossed the Burlington Railroad line and Hastings was formed. By 1910, the citizen’s of Hastings were producing more bricks and cigars than any other Nebraska city.  
    Hastings also has a very strong architectural history. Downtown you will see changes in style and taste spanning over the 100 year period between 1870 and 1980. Although many of the oldest buildings have been replaced or remodeled, representative buildings can still be seen today. 

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Oregon Trail Tour
Adams County Historical Society

Pioneers braved exhausting mud, the choking dust, the relentless wind, the bruising hail storms, the burning sun, and the numbing cold on the Oregon Trail. Click here to learn more about the history of the trail and it's impact in central Nebraska. The Adams County Historical Society offers a historical overview, map of the trail and guided tours upon request. 

Arboretum Tours

Hastings College Arboretum Tours

The beauty of the Hastings College campus is due in part to the tradition of tree planting and care beginning with the first spring planting season in 1883 and, with the help of countless volunteers and professionals, continuing to the present. Come explore the HC Arboretum, rich with old and young trees and species variety, located in the heart of the Great Plains near the 40th parallel and 98th meridian at an elevation of approximately 1,920’.

Contact Dr. Will Locke '61, Emeritus Professor of Teacher Education wlocke@hastings.edu to arrange tours of the HC Arboretum. Tours would be for classes, alums, benefactors, visitors, families, school groups, clubs and organizations, individuals, etc. Dr. Locke would work with the group leader to determine scheduling, activities, and themes.

Highland Park Arboretum
Located between 12th and 14th streets, and Burlington and St. Joseph Avenues in Hastings.

Established in 2007, this 40 acre site is located in an historical part of Hastings and features large and small trees, scrubs, annual and perennial flowers, trial beds of native grasses, a rainwater garden and new signage.

Planning a group tour? Hastings' central location and unique attractions make it a perfect stop for groups of all sizes. Please call for a personalized itinerary or contacts for step-on tour guides 800-967-2189.