Fairbury Nebraska Day or Weekend trip

Fairbury, Nebraska, located in southeastern Nebraska in Jefferson County. We are at the crossroads of Highway 136 & Highway 15. Just north of the Kansas border.
For history buffs that also makes us at the crossroads of the Oregon Trail & Pony Express routes.
. With its rich history, the Fairbury area offers a wide variety of historical as well as modern attractions. From museums to festivals, to camping and fishing, you will find it all within the borders of Jefferson County.
Spend the day or spend the weekend and you will be delighted and entertained. Relax and enjoy.
Accomodations include restraunts, lodging, shopping and much more.

Join us for our annual Flea Market in the City Park July 4th & 5th, 2009
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Crystal Springs
Located southwest of Fairbury, this park and lovely campground are open year-round. Beauty and serenity surround you for a day or a week.

In November 1931, the city of Fairbury purchased land that included the tract leased for a number of years containing the springs which furnished water for the city from Claude Snyder of the John C. Kesterson estate. The purchase price was $20,000.

In 1933, the city decided to improve the premises and made a natural park. An entrance was laid from the highway just after crossing the river bridge - the road then winding through the timber to the park proper. Also, another entrance was made at the present location. Due to a few seasons of high water, it was made the only entrance. Picnic facilities, restrooms, tennis courts, event a herd of deer and some wild and other kind of fowl were added. By May 1934, the swimming pool was build and ready for use.

Due to flooding, the park has undergone numerous changes, including the relocation of the swimming pool to the city park.

Today, Crystal Springs is maintained by the City of Fairbury and is used for camping, fishing and picnics. Fishing for catfish, bass and trout is popular activity for many visitors. Don't forget to bring along some bread to feed the ducks and geese!

Rates: $8.00/night with electricity. Showers and restrooms available May 1-October 15. 14 day stay limit.

For information call (402) 729-2148.
Information provided by http://www.visitoregontrail.org/lodge.htm