- Great Platte River Road Archway Monument - Walk with the pioneers over the Oregon Trail. Watch a rider make a quick stop to switch horses at a Pony Express Station. Hear Mark Twain’s account of a cross-country stagecoach trip. Relive the competition that created the first Transcontinental Railroad, and visit a travelers’ campground to hear stories of life on the Lincoln Highway. All this happened right here on the Great Platte River Road in Nebraska. Using life-size figures in elaborate scenic displays the Archway tells an inspiring American story of discovery, innovation, and adventure.
Travelers on today’s I-80 are following in the footsteps of the pioneers who headed down the Oregon Trail in the 1840s. The means of transportation have changed, but the route has stayed pretty much the same. We are still following the Great Platte River Road across Nebraska on the road to adventure in America.
The admission price applies to the historic exhibit only. Other amenities on the Archway campus are accessible at no charge.
- Access to all exhibits
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Food and drinks, available to purchase
The Archway, dominating I-80 at Exit 275 in Kearney, NE, presents the history of America’s growth from the Oregon Trail period until the present day.
Take advantage of our individual audio guides, which let you start your exploration at your convenience, without being tied down to a specific arrival time. You also have the ability to navigate at your own speed. Typically, guests take around an hour to immerse themselves in our historical display, but feel free to set your own schedule and indulge in what the Archway offers.
Discover our engaging historical exhibition suitable for all ages, explore our imitation sod house, have a relaxing picnic on the Archway grounds, enjoy a leisurely walk or bike ride on our trail, and interact with the fish in our pond from our antique bridge. Afterward, utilize our Nebraska Visitors Center to organize the remainder of your journey.
The Archway offers a unique, enjoyable, and enlightening experience for everyone in the family.
- The Archway is wheelchair accessible and a limited number of loaner wheelchairs are available.
- The Archway has plenty of pull-through parking spaces for RVs, trailers, and semis.
- Just minutes east Kearney, NE, the Archway offers easy access to an abundance of hotel and restaurant options.
- Note: Last Ticket Sales @ 4:30pm Mon-Sunday
- Admission good for anytime.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.