Named after a railroad contractor, Colonel Thomas D. Hastings, the small town of Hastings Nebraska is located along highway 281, south of the I-80, about 25 miles south of Grand Island.
Attractions in Hastings include the Hastings Museum of Natural and Cultural History, the Children's Museum of Central Nebraska, Nebraska Softball Hall of Fame and the Second World War Naval Ammunition Depot where a self-guided driving tour is available.
Activities in the great outdoors are available in Crystal Lake State Recreational Area, about 15 miles south of Hastings.
Hotels and motels in Hastings are located mostly along highway 281, within 3 miles of downtown.
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