Area Activities and Attractions around Eustis, Nebraska
Eustis is a farming and ranching community with a population of 460. Eustis is full of friendliness and rich German heritage, with this celebrated with day long activities during Wurst Tag or Sausage Day each year on the second Saturday of June. Eustis is a great place to live and features an excellent school system.
Church Worship
Sunday services are held at St. Johns Lutheran Church (308-486-3711) and the United Methodist Church (308-486-3231.
Annual Craft Fair
Eustis is host to an annual craft fair the first Saturday in November. 80 plus vendors display their finest works in three locations. (you hunt-send the spouse to the fair)
Eustis Hospitality
The Eustis business community welcomes you to our town and many offer discounts and specials to the guests of Great Nebraska Hunting. You will receive these specials upon arrival.
We invite you to explore what the local shops have to offer and the services that are available in Eustis. Eustis offers very unique, high quality food products. While in town, don't miss out on this opportunity.
The following is a sample of businesses that welcome and will assist you in your stay in the Eustis Area.
Wurst
Haus (German for sausage house) this grocery or market is
famous for the sausages that Gregg Wolf (third generation family
ownership) and crew prepare daily. Products are 100% made on site
and you will find no other to compare. This is a must stop for
hard tack, summer, braut, wiener, liver and polish with other
choices available. Gregg ships nationally and would be glad
to ship to your home. Give Gregg a call at 486-3251 or
better yet order online at www.thewursthaus.com Gregg can also make your "take" into sausage and he will
be glad to smoke your pheasant or turkey and ship it to you when
ready.
The Eustis Pool Hall is just what the
name states. This restaurant with it's unique decor is a renovated
pool hall from the early 1900’s that offers a full menu with
Mexican specialties and "one of a kind margaritas." They
also offer "Upper Crust" pizza in the evenings. (They
are celebrating their 102nd anniversary) Contact Lynn, Todd,
or Sedonia at 486-3801. (You can even order a polish from
the Wurst Haus)
The
Der Deutsche Markt (be careful how you pronounce this one)
is a unique German gift shop. You won't be disappointed in
their selection or quality. If you need a special gift for
the spouse or other special occasion, your sure to find it here.
(This is a great place to purchase "bait" so you can
return for another hunt) They also offer baked German foods and
Wurst Haus sausage products are available also. They are
open October-December and May-June or by appointment. Give
Monika or Jan a call at 486-5344 or check out their web site at www.derdeutschemarkt.com
Thirsty after a good day’s hunt? The
Darn-Small Pub offers a full service bar with a friendly
atmosphere. This facility is located in the old Pioneer bank. The
old vault now serves as the cooler. Gaylord, Brian, Kathy and
Deb welcome you for a relaxing evening. Phone: 486-5670
(Drink Responsibly-you don't want to much German coming through)
Check out the monthly activities at www.darnsmallpub.com
Still thirsty? The Schnapps Haus (by
now you know haus means house) is a widely stocked beverage store
offering your favorites. They also offer homemade (right
here in Eustis) pretzels. These are not the pretzels you are
most likely thinking of. These are a soft, doughy, delicious
snack. Again our ancestry shines through as the recipe came
from our German families. George and Annette can be
reached at 486-5510.
Our local Senior Citizens Center offers homemade noodles. These are made from scratch by our seniors and you will not find anything like these at your local supermarket. Contact Cindy at 486-3471.
The
Village Pie Maker offers old-fashioned, made from scratch
pies just like your grandmother made. The light flaky
crust is homemade as well as the best ingredients. Owner
Judith Larsen is proud to say we use "No Canned Stuff."
With 16 varieties to choose from, you will find a flavor to take
back home. Judith would be glad to visit with you. Phone:
308-486-2383. Taste why her business has grown to 800 plus
pies per week. Located in the old unique creamery building.
Pies are available at the Wurst Haus! http://www.villagepiemaker.com
Eustis 66 Service is a full service
filling station. Fuel to flats is their business. Located under
the water tower. Ed, Dan and Brent are available for your
service needs. Phone: 486-3261 (If I ask nice they might
even fix a flat on a Sunday)
A and T Auto, a NAPA dealer or the Eustis
Body Shop can assist in any parts or repairs that may occur
on your visit. Call Andrew or Tanya at (486-3241) or Joe at the
body shop at (486-5515) and they will assist in anyway they can.
(My advise-drive something dependable so you won't have to visit
with these nice people)
Our local bank (First Bank and Trust Co) can assist in those times when cash is running low with their
A.T.M and they also offer all hunting permits. (Yea, I know
there bankers, but they 're a pretty good bunch)
Village Apothecary (another one of
those fancy names) (I don't know what it means and I'm afraid to
ask) is our local pharmacy and they will be glad to assist, if the
need arises in this area. Call 784-2111. After hours
call 784-248.
Other Area Services and Businesses
Roger's Outdoor Connection is owned and operated by Roger Bryant and is located in Curtis. Roger is a well experienced gunsmith and he now specializes in archery equipment. Check him out at http://www.curtis-ne.com/roc/ or call 308-367-5500.
Stuff N Critters Taxidermy is owned by Ray Westphal and is located nearby at Farnam. Ray will "stuff" just about anything. So if you bag the "big one" or a "nice one" while at Great Nebraska Hunting just call Ray at 308-569-2328 or check out his site at http://www.stuffncritterstaxidermy.com/
Kayakjak's Fishing Guide Service and Outfitters located at Benkelman, NE for a unique kayak fishing experience. Check them out at http://www.kayakjak.com/fishing
Eustis is also host in September to the Wurst Darn Musik Fest. Several bands converge for country bluegrass pickin'.
The Eustis Chamber of Commerce can be reached at 486-5615 or 486-5600. More at http://www.eustisnebraska.com The area also offers three area lakes within 18 miles of Eustis and four area golf clubs within 30 miles.
Bird Watching: Sandhill Crane, Bald Eagle and Geese Migration
It is estimated that 80% of the world's population of sandhill cranes stops in Nebraska on their way north. Some 500,000 plus cranes travel through the central Nebraska area each spring usually around the March 1 time period and continuing until around April 15. More info can be found at: http://www.rowesanctuary.org/
Bald Eagles can be viewed in select areas around the middle of February. More info can be found at: http://www.nebraskabirdingtrails.com/city.asp?city=311
Military Museums and Other Attractions
A special note to Veterans and others interested in the history of our Armed Forces: North Platte has a newly constructed 20th Century Veterans' Memorial just south of the I-80 interchange. It is a really nice facility honoring our Veterans. It is "fitting" that this is located in North Platte as this is home to the famous second World War canteen http://npcanteen.tripod.com/canteen/ that served 6 million plus traveling by troop train on their way to serve their country. It all began on Christmas day, 1941. Every day for four years, volunteers served sandwiches, cakes, cookies, hard-boiled eggs, doughnuts, coffee and milk to each troop train that at the canteen.
Lexington also offers the Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles www.heartlandmuseum.com located just north of the I-80 interchange. It is a growing museum displaying many types of military vehicles.
Other area attractions include the Robert Henri Museum, Cozad; Pony Express Station, Gothenburg; Dancing Leaf Earth Lodge, Wellfleet; Scout's Rest Ranch, North Platte; Fort Kearney, Great Platte River Archway Monument http://www.archway.org , University of Nebraska and Tri-City Arena all located in Kearney.
North Platte is also home to Bailey Yard. This is the worlds largest railroad classification yard and is owned by Union Pacific. Check it out from high above the yard at http://www.goldenspiketower.com/