This is such a unique shaped rock figure. I can see why the emigrants along the Oregon Trail looked forward to seeing and and checking it out. It doesn't cost much to check out the Visitor's Center and many of its displays, history, and artifacts are interesting. If you want to get a little closer to the rock, there is a road just past it that you can take. WARNING: watch for rattlesnakes any time you are in western Nebraska, especially when hiking! The worker at the Visitor's Center told us that it's not uncommon for her to find 2 or 3 rattlers on the sidewalk near the entrance to the building on a fairly regular basis.
Like a beacon in an endless sea of prarie grass horizon, Chimney Rock is a fascinating geologic formation. The location and museum are a great companion stop to see along with Scott's Bluff National Monument to the west. Unfortunately a close up view is restricted.
Really amazing site! Wish we could get closer to it but didn't want to walk up to it. They Ben have a visitor center with a video and it's kinda like a mini museum that was very informative.
Neat place. Be sure to check out the cemetery.
I’ll be honest: I didn’t think I was going to get too excited about a tall pointy rock, but Chimney Rock is spectacular. The rock is quite beautiful and you can see what an incredible landmark it would have been for early settlers headed West. The museum offers high quality informative exhibits (as well as a cute interactive wagon for kids) and the short 20-minute movie offers a great history of the rock and surrounding area. Highly recommend!
Chimney Rock National Historic Site is a US Point Of Interest based in Bayard, Nebraska. Chimney Rock National Historic Site is located at 9822 County Road 75, Bayard, NE 69334, USA.
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