"The feeling of the rain on you is sweet. It seems to bring feelings you had when you were a baby. It carries you back into the dark, before you were born."
- O Pioneers!
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Accommodations

Red Cloud, Nebraska is said to be the most famous little town in America, and those of us at the Willa Cather Foundation know that this is true. The Red Cloud Opera House and Cather Center sees nearly 10,000 visitors from all over the world pass through its doors each year. Those visitors ...

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Restaurants

Red Cloud features many wonderful dining options. From pub fare to prime rib, from pizza to princess chicken, Red Cloud has something for everyone. Plus, all restaurants are within walking distance of the Red Cloud Opera House, home to the Willa Cather Foundation offices. For large groups,...

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Shopping & Recreation

Red Cloud, Nebraska offers a wide variety of great shopping and fun recreation. Whether you enjoy a quiet afternoon reading in a charming used bookstore while sipping cappuccino, or practicing your swing on one of Nebraska's finest golf courses, Red Cloud has something for everyone. Such a...

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History

Willard Thorp, in "American Writing in the Twentieth Century" says, "from the literary standpoint, Red Cloud ranks as one of the most famous villages in American Literature." This is because Red Cloud is home to the largest living memorial to an author in the country. Willa Cather spent he...

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Area Attractions

Click here to learn more about the Nebraska Tourism Grant that was awarded to the Hastings Museum, Starke Round Barn, and the Willa Cather Foundation. For the nature lover, Red Cloud is a natural hub. With the Republican River just one mile south of town, and the Willa Cather Memorial Pra...

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