How to Find Luxury Hotels in Grand Island, Nebraska

Located in the south-central region of Nebraska, Grand Island is that state's fourth largest city with nearly 45,000 people and the retail hub for several dozen communities within a 90-mile radius. Sometimes called the "Platte River Oasis," Grand Island is smack in the middle of farming country although the city itself hosts more than 80 manufacturing facilities. Tourists are drawn to the Grand Island region for its historical sights and water-related sports.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access for making reservations

Locate Luxury Accommodations in Grand Island, Nebraska

1. Book your accommodations through the Grand Island Convention and Visitors Bureau. Use their Web site (see Resources below) or call [phone].
2. Look to the major chain hotels situated along state highway 30; many offer high-end accommodations and close proximity to the city center. Try the Holiday Inn Grand Island Midtown; you can book via their Web site (see Resources below) or by calling [phone].
3. Explore the hunting and fishing outfitters who operate lodges along the Platte River and nearby lakes. The area offers waterfowl, game bird and deer hunting as well as prime bird watching. Hunting enthusiasts can even have an opportunity to hunt buffalo as their ancestors did over a hundred years ago. Even for the non-sportsman, these lodges often offer luxury accommodations as well as sweeping scenic vistas and views.
4. Think about renting a recreational vehicle (RV) for getting around to the sights one many want to see in the greater Grand Island region. Rental agencies in the larger cities of Lincoln and Omaha just a few hours to the east on I-80 now offer high end RVs with such amenities as satellite TV, wireless Internet access and other similar conveniences. RV hook-ups are available through the region.
5. Consider booking accommodations in one of the many pleasant bed and breakfast inns located in the Sand Hills region to the north of Grand Island. The largest stretch of sand dunes in North America, the Hills were formed in the last Ice Age and feature dunes as high as 300 feet.

Plan Your Travel to Grand Island, Nebraska

6. Book a flight to Grand Island via one of the three commuter airlines that service its Regional Airport.
7. Consider traveling to Grand Island via Amtrak's California Zephyr. Trains stop once daily from each direction.
8. Plan to drive to Grand Island via either Interstate 80, a major east/west highway through the central United States, or via Interstate 281, a north/south highway running through Nebraska.

Tips & Warnings

• Check local weather conditions if traveling to Grand Island during the winter; snow and ice can cause delays in air and automobile travel.