West 10th Street, Ogallala
Boot Hill Cemetery
The final resting place of cowboys and outlaws who never made it home from the cattle trails. Wooden markers still tell the stories of a wilder time.
Walk the Past
Historic Sites of Ogallala
Six landmarks that tell the story of how a railroad whistle stop became the Cowboy Capital of Nebraska.
1004 N Spruce St
Mansion on the Hill
Built in 1887 by cattleman Louis Aufdengarten as a wedding gift, this brick Italianate mansion was the most extravagant home in town — and stood empty for years before becoming a museum.
519 E 1st St
Front Street & The Cowboy Museum
A re-creation of Ogallala's 1880s main drag — saloon, mercantile, and a museum that captures the town's days as the end of the Texas Trail.
501 E 1st St
Petrified Wood Gallery
An astonishing collection of petrified wood, agate, and folk art from twin brothers Howard and Harvey Kenfield — one of western Nebraska's most unusual museums.
9 miles north of Ogallala
Kingsley Dam & Lake Mac
Completed in 1941, this earthen dam — once the second-largest in the world — created Lake McConaughy and reshaped western Nebraska's economy and recreation.
Downtown Ogallala
Stand for the Flag — Veterans Memorial
A bronze tribute to the veterans of Keith County, standing tall in salute beneath the cottonwoods. A quiet stop worth a few minutes of your day.
Plan a weekend in town
Pair a morning at Boot Hill with an afternoon on Big Mac. Ogallala is a perfect two-day stop on any cross-country drive.
See Lake McConaughy →