Attractions

Pawnee City, Nebraska offers a range of activities and attractions. Come out and meet your neighbors and enjoy the many things that make Pawnee City, Nebraska a great place to live!

Pawnee City Fairview Golf Club

The 9-hole "Fairview" course at the Fairview Golf Club facility in Pawnee City, Nebraska features all the hallmarks of Nebraska golf. Fairview golf course opened in 1922. The course includes a newly renovated clubhouse now available for rental year-round. Contact Club Treasurer for clubhouse usage: Suzanne Borcher 402-852-6136 or Terry Borcher 402-852-6137.

Pawnee City Historic Downtown District

The 1881 Pawnee City, Nebraska historic downtown district is included on the National Historic Register. Experience the flavor of another era in this downtown built on the square.

Pick up a self-guided tour map at the Pawnee City Public Library. 

Jerry's Dream Museum

Jerry's Dream Museum is a restored Phillips 66 historic Pawnee Oil Station got its start in 1937 and features memorabilia displays and a restored 50's-style diner. They hold "Cars & Coffee" on the 2nd Saturday of the month April through October from 7:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M., featuring a different make of vehicle each month. 

Museum Hours: By appointment only. Call Bob at 402-852-6202 or Ric at 402-432-7419.

Pawnee City Historical Society and Museum

The Pawnee City Historical Society and Museum is located on the east edge of Pawnee City, Nebraska at 529 P Street with over 20 buildings to explore and many unexpected treasures with over 25,000 items on display. Buildings include an old-style barn with hay mow, six country school buildings, a genuine log cabin, the home of the first state governor, and the U.S. Senator Kenneth S Wherry Memorial Library. The LeSeur Genealogy Center is the perfect place for people researching their family history.

Museum Tours: Guided tours of the buildings and collections are available for individuals, small groups, and large groups.

Museum Hours: By appointment only. Please call Jon Howard at 402-852-4002 or Roy Mullin at 402-852-6126.

Pawnderosa City Pond & Campsite

Visit our Pool & Parks page for more information! 

Pawnee County Veterans Memorial

This beautiful memorial is located on the courthouse square in downtown Pawnee City, Nebraska. Four granite walls are engraved with the names of area veterans and a fifth wall includes the names of veterans killed in action. The flags of the five branches of service fly to the side. 

Pedal Clinic

Tour this unique display features more than 450 pedal cars, tractors, airplanes, and other toys. The items were collected by Bill and Elsie Sunneberg, and they are displayed in a former church. Call 402-852-2655 for a tour.

"The Auction" Post Office Mural

"The Auction" was painted in the Pawnee City, Nebraska Post Office in 1942 by Kenneth Evett as part of New Deal programs like the Public Works of Art Project and the WPA Federal Art Project. Twelve murals were comissioned by the Treasury Department for newly constructed post offices and "The Auction" was the last painting to be completed.

Rinne's Private Toys and Dolls Collectibles

This private collectibles museum displays 2,000 dolls and over 1,000 model cars, trucks, and tractors. A Santa House offers a unique seasonal experience. Visit by appointment.