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template: byway.jade
id: "16431"
name: Heritage Highway
distance: "238"
duration: Approximately 4 hours.
description: "The Heritage Highway extends from the wooded and hilly area of the Missouri River to the prairie lakes region of south-central Nebraska.The rewards for those who take the road less traveled are varied and wonderful."
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websites: 
  - url: "http://www.visitnebraska.gov/scenic-byways/heritage-highway"
    name: Heritage Highway
designations: 
  - Nebraska State Scenic Byway
states: 
  - NE
ll: 
  - -95.65569299999993
  - 40.39726999999999
bounds: 
  - - -99.77675599999998
    - 40.08877899999999
  - - -95.65569299999993
    - 40.39726999999999

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<p>The Heritage Highway extends from the wooded and hilly area of
the Missouri River to the prairie lakes region of south-central
Nebraska. The rewards for those who take the road less traveled (or
in this case, U.S. Highway 136) are varied and wonderful.</p>
<p>Put yourself in the place of early discoverers and pioneers as
they crossed the Missouri River and ventured forth through the
forests and onto the plains. Museums along the byway follow the
area's first inhabitants, the Native American tribes and the
progression of European settlers. Historic main streets border
modern farms. Heritage, culture, arts and crafts are celebrated at
various fairs, festivals, and theatrical presentations.</p>
<p>Travel through the prairie land Willa Cather depicted in her
many novels of life on the Nebraska plains. Visit the Cather
Historical Center, art gallery, or bookstore. Follow the Oregon
Trail, see a Pony Express station, or view the location of
America's first homestead. This claim was filed under the Homestead
Act of 1862 that brought millions of settlers westward.</p>
<p>Tour restored Victorian homes, enjoy a quiet and relaxing trail
ride, join a canoe race down the Republican River, fish, swim, ski
or boat at the Harlan County Reservoir. Or simply sit and
appreciate miles of gently waving grass and fertile prairies.</p>
