Ogallala

Ogallala, a small town in western Nebraska, is now a peaceful place populated by friendly people. However, it was once considered a rough-and-tumble cowboy haven where cattlemen stopped to rest after a long cattle drive. It was exciting, action-packed, and even dangerous. Ogallala has retained its cowboy charm, but it is now a much more family-friendly destination. Ogallala is still known as the "Cowboy Capital of Nebraska", and the town embraces this amusing, eccentric moniker.

Front Street, the town's main tourist attraction, is a Wild West cowboy town recreated. It looks a lot like it did in the beginning, with building facades labeled "Undertaker" and "Tonsorial Palace". Gunslingers and cowpokes populate the town at least part of the time. Don't worry about getting caught up in a barroom brawl; these people are just playing the parts to bring the Old West theme to life. The Crystal Palace Revue is one of the best places to visit in Ogallala. From Memorial Day to the middle of August, performers put on authentic Old West shows complete with music, dancing, and exciting Western action.

After the performance, dine at Front Street Steakhouse. It serves old favorites as well as a variety of creative burgers and other beef options. Every evening during the summer, you can watch a recreated gunfight in the street. The actors take on the identities of Wild West characters, making each visit truly memorable.