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 activities make Red Cloud a wonderful community to live in, and a quaint place to vacation. Click here to learn more about shopping and recreation in Red Cloud.

Willa Cather Foundation Bookstore
The Willa Cather Foundation Bookstore offers an extensive collection of books by and about Willa Cather, as well as books by other Nebraska authors. Shop the wide selection of prints and photos, posters, videos, apparel, and Cather memorabilia. Be sure to pick up some of the beautiful, hand-crafted domestics made by the Willa Cather Foundation tour guides.
Cather & Company Booksellers / Coffee House
Offering a wide selection of books of all types, this charming seller of used books is a perfect place to spend an afternoon. Stop in and sample the cappuccino, or buy a dozen farm fresh eggs.
Don't forget to browse the Sweetwater Gallery located in the back of the store.
Shades West
From the rugged plains of Nebraska, Shades West is Red Cloud's premier western outfitter. Offering the latest in quality western clothing and accessories, hats, boots, belts and buckles, along with saddles and tack.
Meadow Creek Floral & Gifts
Specializing in fresh floral arrangements, plants, and candy boquets. Step into the gift shop and browse the vast collection of candles, collectibles, home, garden and seasonal décor.
Village Pharmacy
From prescriptions to toiletries, and house wares to collectibles, this pharmacy truly has it all. There is something appealing for everyone in the family, from toys to apparel and keepsakes to gift items.
Hardware store
Housed in the historic Moon Block building, Red Cloud Hardware is a sure stop. Browse the full selection of tools, hardware, supplies, and home and garden materials.
Golf Course
Red Cloud is happy to boast the third best 9-hole public golf course in Nebraska. Designed by the late PGA Tour Pro Harry Obitz in 1988, the construction was truly a community effort with many members donating their time and equipment. The course offers two distinguishing features to golfers at all levels. One, despite the harsh winters, the grass stays green and the course is open year-round. The second is a unique characteristic that is rarely found-elevated greens that quickly make the putting surfaces playable after a hard rain. Services include driving range and putting green, cart rental, and full club house bar.
Swimming pool
Cool off and soak up the summer sun at the city's swimming pool. Diving boards, slides, and a water basketball hoop make the swimming pool a fun attraction for the entire family.
Community park
The community park offers a variety of playground equipment that is fun for children of all ages. Home to a pair of tennis and basketball courts, and conveniently located near the city's swimming pool, the city park is a great place for barbeques or picnics.
Bowling alley
A sure hit for everyone, Valley Bowl is a great place to spend a fun-filled evening. This 6-lane alley also houses arcade games and a full kitchen and bar. Shoe rental available.
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