Title: Visit Buffalo County: 2026 Travel Guide for Buffalo County, Nebraska | Expedia.com

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# Buffalo County, NE

## Nebraska

![Thousands of Sandhill cranes flush from the Platte River and head out to feed for the day.  The noise is amazing!  Visit March/April to catch the migration.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354447/08a8f5b2-f2b7-46a6-aec2-c988fc0fde91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Thousands of Sandhill cranes flush from the Platte River and head out to feed for the day.  The noise is amazing!  Visit March/April to catch the migration.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354447/08a8f5b2-f2b7-46a6-aec2-c988fc0fde91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Sandhill Crane Migration @ Rowe Sanctuary.  An amazing experience for the eyes and ears...they are super loud!  Every March/April hundreds of thousands of cranes congregate in a small area of the Platte River near Kearney Nebraska. Iain Nicolson Audubon Center provides impressive opportunities to experience or photograph the birds.
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![Iain Nicholson Audubon Center.  What a great place to witness the Sandhill Crane migration](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354447/7fe17466-5b0d-4587-9ff7-9701ff8b18cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![#trovember #sandhillcranes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354447/8dcf6a9d-d9bb-4e5b-b38c-442ec996622b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

### Popular cities in Buffalo County

[Kearney

Known for Friendly people, Dining and Family-friendly

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From sandhill cranes to a museum above the highway, discover Nebraska at its finest in the seat of Buffalo County.

## Reasons to visit

- Great Platte River Road Archway
- Classic Car Collection
- Fort Kearny State Historical Park

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[Gibbon

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Explore attractions like Platte River and Fort Kearny State Recreation Area as you discover things to see and do in Gibbon.

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[Elm Creek

Known for Rivers, Scenery and Nature

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Get away to Elm Creek! Enjoy the riverfront, natural setting, and local cuisine. 

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[Shelton

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Venture to sights like Platte River and War Axe State Recreation Area as you discover Shelton.

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[Ravenna

Known for Adventure, Golf and Natural parks

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Ravenna awaits: its adventures, golf, monuments, and more! 

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[Amherst

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Head to Big Apple Fun Center and Classic Car Collection—just two of the sights around Amherst.

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