Posted in Nebraska January 05, 2021 by

A Unique Day Trip To Norfolk In Nebraska Is A Must-Do

Looking for somewhere small to visit but with plenty to do? We think a day trip to Norfolk, Nebraska, is in order—becausewhen they say it’s a small town with big vibes, it’s totally true! There’s so much to do here that we can’t really pack it into one article, but here’s a few ideas:

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Norfolk is a little town like no other. Beautiful and quaint, it sits in northeast Nebraska.
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It might be small—making up just 10 square miles and home to a population of only 26,600 people. But the little town makes up for its small size with long lists of things to do!
It's easy to kill an entire day, if not more, here.
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We suggest that you begin your day with a visit to the Ashfall Fossil Beds, an incredible paleontological site with hundreds and hundreds of easily-seen fossils.
The fossil beds rest on 360 acres of rangeland in Verdigre Creek Valley.
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It's an active site to this day with unbeatable and amazing information for scientists to glean. Today, they still work there to discover more and more about Nebraska's eons past.
Once you've had your fill of the trails, displays and other things to see at Ashfall, you'll definitely want to wander around the rest of the town of Norfolk.
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The town prides itself on being highly artist-friendly; there are several galleries to browse, and countless murals to admire.
The town holds events for visitors and residents alike quite often.
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Parades, shows, days at the park—there's so much to do that we strongly recommend checking their website to see what's going to be happening during your time there! Depending on the time of year, it could literally be anything.
After browsing shops and sites downtown, check out any one of the tons of restaurants in town.
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Downtown stretches between 1st and 8th Streets on Norfolk Avenue. Easy enough to remember! Whether you're looking for a local mom and pop stop or a more popular national chain, they've got you covered.
End your day admiring the natural beauty of the Nebraska landscape. If nature isn't quite your thing, that's alright; there's also an indoor golf simulator in town.
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We don't think you'll find the landscape here boring, though. Depending on the time of year you visit, there may be snowbanks or sunflowers. The sunsets (and sunrises) over this Nebraska town are just fabulous. You'll certainly find something beautiful here every time you visit.

For more information about Norfolk, more ideas for visiting or if you’re simply curious, you can take a look at the town’s website. Have you ever been down to this tiny town? Tell us about it in the comments!

Address: Norfolk, NE 68701, USA