Kearney, Nebraska

Gateway to the Good Life

Downtown Kearney: The Bricks offers some of the finest shopping and educational experiences in the Midwest. Promoted by the Kearney Downtown Improvement Board, this historic district features unique boutiques, jewelry stores, men's and women's apparel, furniture stores, fine dining, specialty pubs, and nightlife experiences. Not only is the retail community healthy, but there are a variety of service-related businesses that support the needs of the community, as well as the Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA) and the Kearney Area Children's Museum. The vibrancy of The Bricks is a direct reflection of the tremendous community support and pride in Kearney.

If you have any suggestions or questions about events on The Bricks, please contact our Grant and Marketing Coordinator, Suzanne.  She can be reached by phone in her office at City hall, 233-3222, or by email, sbrodine@kearneygov.org.  Downtown Improvement Board Members can be reached at their businesses: Jayne Meyer, Shopping Tripps 236-9346; Michael Bruce, Bruce’s Furniture 237-5141; Vicki Harper, Platte Valley State Bank 234-7218; Marc Loescher, Antiques and Castaways, 698-1123; Dr. Walter Martin, Fort Theater Dentistry 237-5853

If you are interested in receiving an e-mail notification that the Downtown Improvement Board Agenda has been posted, visit www.cityofkearney.org and click "E-mail Lists" on the top right of the Home Page and provide the information requested.

If you are interested in becoming involved with the Downtown Improvement Board as a Board member or a committee member, please contact Suzanne Brodine at 233-3222.

Downtown Kearney: The Bricks is the core retail district in Kearney.  Centrally located southeast of Highway 30 and 2nd Avenue, The Bricks is the destination for shopping, dining and culture.

Old Town: Kearney Junction is the original business district in Kearney.  Located one block east of 2nd Avenue and south of East Railroad Street, Old Town is home to unique, local retail and a rich history of the Kearney’s relationship to the railroad.

Download the Historic Downtown Kearney Walking tour to your MP3 player or burn to a CD and take part in an interactive tour of The Bricks.  The audio tour is under 15 minutes and cover ten blocks.  It takes no more than one hour at a leisurely pace.

 

 

 

Historic Downtown Kearney Walking Tour