Stargazing Relax outside in the grass, under the night sky. All the stars shine brightly at night, here in the country. The full moon shines brighter too, and the night sounds will lull you to sleep after a long busy day. Spring and fall nights are just as pretty, and you'll want to experience them as well.

Summerland Golf Course Located 10 miles from the resort, this challenging 9 hole course is one of Nebraska's finest.

Neligh Mills Take a guided tour through this historic water-powered flour mill built in 1873. The mill is located 25 miles southeast of the resort, and well worth a visit!

Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park Located 5 miles east of the resort, this Nebraska state park has prehistoric fossils on display. Sedimentary ash from an ancient volcano has been removed, exposing the fossils in their undisturbed state. Open from May 1 to the second weekend in October. Visit the Nebraska State Park's web site. -- an article from USA Today, dated January 5, 2001:   USA Today rated Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park as One of the 10 Best Places to Soak Up Science. It is one of only a handful of places where visitors can watch and interact with real paleontologists at work.     "The site is unique in that it features complete fossil skeletons that are left in place for visitors to see. The Ashfall Fossil Bed is a remarkable discovery that provides one of the most complete images of the fauna of the prehistoric central continental grasslands" states Dr. James Estes, Director of the University of Nebraska State Museum.     Mike Voorhies and his coworkers continue to gain knowledge of the animals that roamed this grassland from the remarkable preservation of the fossils at the Ashfall site. It is an exciting experience for scientists and tourists.     In fact, tourists from every state, province and dozens of foreign countries have marveled at the display of prehistoric animal remains every year since this one of a kind State Park opened 10 years ago. Todd Kirshenbaum of the Nebraska Tourism Office says, "It's great that USA Today has recognized something that we have known for many years here in Nebraska Ashfall Fossil Beds is a treasure like no other."

Local Restuarants and Entertainment

Diamond B Restaurant - onsite catering for large groups

Cheryl's Reborn Barn & Woodworks From The Barn - 402.893.2113

Corner Bar and Grill - Hwy 20 & Harrison, Orchard

R's Carryout · Orchard, NE · Gas, snacks, broasted chicken.

The Lunch Box · Orchard, NE

Green Gables of Pleasant Valley (just 5 miles east of the Diamond B) · famous for great home cooking and variety of wonderful pies. Open May 3 through Labor Day.

La Casa Imports - by appointment - 402.655.2200

Historic Old Time Country Schoolhouse - last used in 1948, this historic rural schoolhouse located in Orchard is still giving fascinating lessons in history.