Heritage Byway Highway 136 winds through an area of Nebraska where the historical significance is undeniable. It is steeped in history from Civil War Battles on the eastern end to religious shrines on the west.

There are restored buildings, a riverboat, community theatres, plenty of antiques and wonderful shopping along the way. You will find captivating museums, vintage hotels, and historical churches.

The Homestead National Monument of America with its new Heritage Center near Beatrice tells the stories of the people that claimed the first free land under the Homestead Act of 1862.

Red Cloud marks the spot as home of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Willa Cather and is listed in the book 1,000 Places to See in the U.S.A. & Canada Before You Die. Visiting the museum you will find an abundance of memorabilia from this famous pioneering author, as well as enjoy the prairie landscape that inspired her great works.

There is something for everyone along the Byway. Take a trip into the future by learning of our past.

Peer into the Past

Heritage Byway Highway 136 winds through an area of Nebraska where the historical significance is undeniable. It is steeped in history……more…

Take On the Great Outdoors

Water plays an integral part of the Heritage Byway. Historically, wagon trains followed rivers and streams on their westward trek.…more…

Taste the Byway’s Bounty

Savor the taste of our Heritage along the Byway. Enjoy award-winning wines at the charming wineries and vineyards of Southeast Nebraska……more…