Ogallala Attractions
Ogallala, in south-western Nebraska, takes visitors back to the days of cattle droving, with its saloon, general store, Cowboy Museum (Front St.) and Boot Hill Cemetery.
Ogallala (pop. 4,900) was a Pony Express and transcontinental railroad stop.
To the north of Ogallala, the white sandy beaches of Lake McConaughy are ideal for relaxing, bathing, camping and fishing.
Completed in 1887, the Mansion on the Hill in Ogallala was contracted by L. A. Brandhoefer to be built with bricks from a local factory. The house includes period furnishings.
Hours:
May 25 to September 20: 9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm; Sun: 9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm; Closed: Mon
Facilities: Gift shop
The Petrified Wood Gallery in Ogallala specializes in ancient woods and fossils. Other items on display include American Indian artifacts and gemstones.
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