Nearby Attractions

A wood-sided, two story building, painted white.
Fort Laramie is a short day trip from Scotts Bluff National Monument.

NPS

National Park Service Areas

Agate Fossil Beds National Monument (52 miles)
(308) 668-2211

Fort Laramie National Historic Site (50 miles)
(307) 837-2221

Mount Rushmore National Memorial (207 miles)
(605) 574-2523

Wind Cave National Park (175 miles)
(605) 745-4600

Jewel Cave National Monument (197 miles)
(605) 673-8300

 
A distinctive sandstone formation rises like a chimney from the plains.
Chimney Rock was one of the most anticipated landmarks for travelers on the Great Platte River Road.

NPS/Brian Poffenberger

Other Local Attractions

Riverside Discovery Center (3 miles)
(308) 630-6236

Legacy of the Plains Museum (1 mile)
(308) 436-1989

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area and Nature Center
(10 miles) (308) 436-3777

Fort Robinson State Park (81 miles)
(308) 665-2900

Chimney Rock National Historic Site (23 miles)
(308) 586-2581
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Visit Scotts Bluff County
(800) 788-9475

Gering Visitors Bureau
(308) 436-6886

Last updated: April 6, 2024

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Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 27
Gering, NE 69341

Phone:

308 436-9700

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