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Recreation & Attractions
Ainsworth has many places to eat, lodging, and service stations located in the heart of some of the finest deer, turkey, duck, grouse, and pheasant hunting in the state. There are numerous sandhill lakes, ponds, and trout streams with great fishing, canoeing, tubing, and camping available. There are also state recreation facilities such as Keller State Park and the Long Pine Recreation Area which has a new archery range.
Ainsworth also has facilities available for:
| Golf |
Ainsworth Municipal Golf Course. This is a 9-hole grass greens course with clubhouse located six miles west of Ainsworth on Highway 20. |
| Swimming |
130-capacity pool located in the East City Park. |
| Tennis |
Two lighted courts in the East City Park. |
| Racquetball |
Court available. |
| Sand Volleyball |
Court available in the East City park. |
| Horseshoes |
24 regulation, lighted courts in the East City Park, home of the 1986 and 1998 World Horseshoe Tournament. |
| Fishing |
Excellent fishing at nearby Pine Creek (trout), Plum Creek (trout), Keller Park, and sandhill lakes (pan fish). The Niobrara River, located 15 miles north of Ainsworth, has catfish. |
| Hunting |
Deer, antelope, pheasant, quail, grouse, dove, duck, and turkey are available in the immediate area. |
| Bowling |
Brown’s Bowl, located on East Highway 20, features 8 lanes. |
| Theaters |
Royal Theater, 126 E. 2nd, with 254 person seating capacity. |
| Boating |
Numerous nearby sandhill lakes provide pleasure in the summer for boaters and water skiers. In addition to natural lakes, Merritt Reservoir and Calamus Reservoir are also available for boating, fishing, and water skiing. Canoe trips are popular on the Niobrara River, just north of Ainsworth. |
| Camping |
Keller State Park and Long Pine State Recreation Area offer camping. State park permits are required. An RV Dump is located at the Ainsworth East City Park. |
| Museums |
Sellors Barton Museum holds historical artifacts and an interpretive display about the sandhills. The Brown County Historical Society Coleman House and Dixon House contain clothing, furniture, memorabilia, a genealogical file, and other Brown County historical information. |
The Public Library provides e-mail access to travelers
Seasonal Events Hosted by Ainsworth:
| May |
Rodeo Bible Camp - Senior Camp
Long Pine Bluegrass Festival |
| June |
The "Middle of Nowhere" Celebration, Alumni, and Rodeo Bible Camp - Junior Camp. |
| July |
Meadville 4th of July Celebration, Weekend, Carnival Days
K-BAR Country Bicycling Tour
Sandhills Discovery Experience on the 2nd Thursday, Day of the Cowboy Festivities |
| August |
The National Country Music Festival. Ainsworth was proclaimed "Country Music Capital of Nebraska" in November of 1992. This annual festival takes place during the second weekend of August. |
| September |
Brown County Fair held Labor Day Weekend with Top Entertainment in concert. |
| December |
Ainsworth becomes the Christmas City of the Sandhills with the Women’s Club live Christmas pageant the first Sunday of the month held in conjunction with the Chocolate Faire, Parada of Trees and Visit from Santa. The Chamber sponsors a Christmas Lighting Contest. |
| January |
Annual Polar Bear Dip at Meadville. |
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