Ashland, Nebraska

Ashland is a small town in Nebraska located between Lincoln and the Omaha metro, which makes it ideal for commuters who want the small town feel.

About

• Population: 3,086 (2020 est.)
• City, County, State: City of Ashland, Saunders County, Nebraska

History

Ashland is located near Salt Creek, which was along the Oxbow Trail which ran northwest across Nebraska. Today the small town is growing due to its ideal location between Omaha and Lincoln and near Interstate 80 and the attractions off the highway.

The slightly larger town of Wahoo, NE is the county seat of Saunders County.

Attractions

• Ashland History Museum
• Holy Family Shrine and Cloisters On The Platte (between Gretna and Ashland)
• Lee G Simmons Conservation Park & Wildlife Safari (extension of the Omaha Zoo)
• Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum
• Eugene T Mahoney State Park (and Walter Scott Jr. Observation Tower)
• Linoma Beach lighthouse
• Memphis Lakes State Recreation Area
• Platte River State Park (between Louisville and Ashland)
• Nebraska Raceway Park
• Quarry Oaks and Iron Horse Golf Clubs

Features

Near Ashland:

• Camp Ashland (Army National Guard facility)
• Nebraska Crossing outlet shops
• Mid-states Antique Tractor & Engine Show

Events: (check the Ashland Chamber of Commerce site, selected list below)

• February: Winter Art Walk
• May: Spring Art Walk
• July: Memorial Stadium Fireworks
• July: Stir-Up Days
• August: Summer Art Walk
• October: Trick Or Treat On Silver Street
• November: Christmas Open House
• December: Hometown Christmas

Map

Sources

• Wikipedia: Ashland, Nebraska
• Ashland Chamber of Commerce
• City of Ashland
• Oh My Omaha: 10+ Things To Do In Ashland, Nebraska