Kearney is a central Nebraska town with strong ties to both the past and the present. The Oregon Trail passed through the area, which then had a fort to protect the settlers. Today Kearney has a race track where it holds National Hot Rod Association races and an art museum. The town of approximately 30,000 people also boasts more than a dozen motels and inns to accommodate the many visitors.
The Midtown Western Inn is a locally owned motel located 14 blocks from Interstate 80, which runs through the town. The inn is close to several nearby attractions including the county fairgrounds, a hospital, the University of Nebraska and the Museum of Nebraska Art. Guest rooms have recliners, refrigerators and Internet access, according to the inn's website. The Midtown Western Inn offers both smoking and non-smoking rooms, and parking is available outdoor guest room doors. Breakfast is included in the room rate. A restaurant is on the premises.
Midtown Western Inn
1401 Second Ave.
Kearney, NE 68847
308-237-3153
midtownwesterninn.com/
Western Inn South is another locally owned property in Kearney. This inn has both regular guest rooms and suites. The motel has only one floor, with all rooms having outdoor entrances with easy access to vehicles for guests. Room amenities include coffee-maker, Internet access, cable television and clock radio. Microwaves and refrigerators are available in some rooms, the motel says. The property has an indoor heated pool and hot tub; non-smoking rooms are available. The motel allows pets but does charge a fee for guests who like to travel with Fido.
Western Inn South
510 Third Ave.
Kearney, NE 68847
800-437-8457
westerninnsouth.com/
The AmericInn is a franchise motel with 54 rooms and suites, which may have fireplaces or Whirlpools. Standard rooms have two-line phones with speaker phone capabilities, Internet access, cable television, coffee maker and free local calls, the inn says. Suite amenities include dining furniture, microwave, refrigerator and reclining chairs; some suites have balconies. The AmericInn has a business center, rooms for disabled guests, indoor heated pool and winter heated hook-ups for vehicles. Pets are accepted in some rooms. Breakfast and a daily newspaper are included in the room rates.
AmericInn of Kearney, NE
215 W. Talmadge Road,
Kearney, NE 68845
308-234-7800
americinn.com
Days Inn is one of several international lodging chains that have properties in Kearney. Rooms come with double queen beds, king beds or Jacuzzi suite. The inn is wheelchair accessible, its website notes. All rooms have Internet access, with the room rate including breakfast. Some rooms may have refrigerators and microwaves. Pets are accepted, though a fee is charged. The motel has an indoor pool, hot tub, guest laundry and fitness center.
Days Inn Kearney
619 Second Ave. East
Kearney, NE 68847
308-234-5699
daysinn.com
