Local Attractions

Golf

Ainsworth Municipal Golf Course is a 9-hole golf course that sits just 5 miles west of Ainsworth along Highway 20.

(402) 387-1658

ainsworthgolf@gmail.com

Swimming

The Ainsworth swimming pool includes a lap pool ranging in depth from 3 to 11 feet deep and let the kids play in the wading pool.

The pool is open from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, weather permitting.

Sellors Barton Museum

The museum is in a historic log building and contains a collection of furniture, photos, household goods, uniforms and other artifacts from late 19th century and 20th century life in Ainsworth. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about local history, happenings and characters in the area. The museum is on the town square next to the Brown County courthouse. Parking is on the street. There are a couple of picnic tables under huge trees, which make it a delightful lunch stop. Bathrooms and water are available inside the museum.

US Hwy 20 & Main St Ainsworth, NE 69210

(402) 387-2740

Open late May-early Sep, Mon-Fri, 10:30am-4:30pm; Sat-Sun, 1-4:30pm.

Fishing

Excellent fishing at nearby Pine Creek (trout), Plum Creek (trout), Keller Park & Sandhills Lakes (pan fish)

Parks

Ainsworth has three city parks: East City Park, Courthouse Park & Catterson Park

East City Park has 24 Regulation Lighted Horseshoe Courts

Cowboy Trail

Beginning in Norfolk and spanning 321 miles west to Chadron, this is one of the largest Rails-to-Trails projects in the United States. The trail is developed between Norfolk and Valentine consisting of 187 miles of crushed limestone surfacing. Recently, an additional 15 miles of trail has been developed between Gordon and Rushville as well which is now open.

Whether biking, hiking or horseback riding, the trail offers a few givens for all who travel it.

For More Information visit: https://outdoornebraska.gov/parks/explore-trails/hiking-biking/cowboy-trail/