Western Trails Scenic Byway
Pioneers would have come across the same towering formations and pine-shaded bluffs on this route as drivers encounter today. Get out of your “wagon” and explore: Storied sites, picturesque trails and sparkling lakes await your discovery.
From Ogallala:
31 miles west on US-26 to Lewellen • 12 miles west on US-26 to Oshkosh
30 miles west on US-26 to Broadwater • 16 miles west on N-92 to Bridgeport
16 miles west on US-26 to Bayard • 23 miles west on NE-92 to Gering
The views of rocky bluffs, evergreen-studded canyons and the North Platte River Valley are epic at this site, too.
Be sure to order a nightcap from the onsite 21 Bottles spirits room. Then, sit back, relax and sip your beverage in the sophisticated Two-One Saloon.
This spot serves breakfast and lunch favorites, from eggs Benedict and breakfast burritos to burgers and BLTs.
The attraction is located in a former Burlington Northern Railroad Depot.
Don’t forget comfy shoes for walking — or your camera.
Look for wagon ruts and historic markers at Mitchell Pass at Scotts Bluff National Monument.
Select a souvenir from the recently renovated Wildcat Hills Nature Center.
Enjoy home-cooking in a fun, casual atmosphere at Log Cabin Restaurant & Lounge.
Don’t miss the wagon in front of Monument Inn & Suites, a tribute to the past.
Shop a variety of gift items, including books, candles, décor and toys, as well as tasty baked goods and coffee, at Madrid General Store.
Stop into Bootleg Bar & Grill for mouthwatering burgers, sandwiches, fried baskets and more.
Be sure to bring your appetite for Little Country Kitchen’s tasty comfort-food favorites.
Visit Madrid’s Texas Trail Marker which showcases how thousands of longhorns were herded through Madrid and Perkins County on the historic Texas Trail.
Browse paintings, sculptures and other creations by local artists at The Most Unlikely Place.
At Ash Hollow State Historical Park, look for an old schoolhouse and wagon ruts, evidence of the Oregon Trail era.
At Otter Creek Lodge, fill up on fried chicken in a log cabin-style restaurant, just steps from Lake McConaughy.
Enjoy the convenience of an in-room kitchenette at the remodeled Lewellen Lodge.
