The Atlas Obscura Guide To Ogallala

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Ogallala, Nebraska

Updated May 11, 2023

Unusual Attractions in Ogallala

Petrified wood from the Hubbard Basin in Nevada. Photo by Linda Aksomitis @ guide2travel.ca

Ogallala, Nebraska

Petrified Wood Gallery

A fascinating collection of art made from petrified wood and fossils by two octogenarian twin brothers.

Ogallala, Nebraska

Crystal Palace Cowboy Revue

Nebraska’s longest-running summer theater is a musical tribute to cowboy culture.

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Ole's Big Game Steakhouse and Lounge

What do a giraffe, an elephant, and reasonably priced steaks have in common? This roadside restaurant filled with exotic taxidermy.

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