I-80 OASIS

Thinking on my previous post about gems I've come across, I cannot believe I forgot to list Kids Kingdom in Stolley Park in Grand Island, Nebraska. Anyone who is traveling Interstate 80 across Nebraska with small children needs to know about this oasis. This park not only has an awesome playground with a castle sort of theme going on, they have a nice concession stand, and a train. Yes, I said a train. The Stolley Park Railroad is awesome and cheap, costing only a couple of dollars to ride. Stolley Park also has picnic areas, playing fields, a wading pool, gardens and walking paths, additional playground areas, frisbee golf, and horseshoes. So, if you are tired of planning your interstate breaks around McDonald's Playlands, then put Kids Kingdom on your list of places to stop instead, you won't be disappointed. Hop off I-80 onto US Hwy 281 north, turn right on Stolley Park Road, and follow that till you come to the park.