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With so much to see and do in Ord and

Burwell, visitors are challenged to find

time to do everything that interests them.

Alan J. Bartels

THERE IS MUCHto see and do here, andwherever exciting attractions are discov-ered, fine dining and unique lodging op-

portunities arent ar away.Fort Hartsuff was built in 1874 to protect

settlers during the tumultuous Plains IndianWars. It also brought financial stability tothe area, as many local residents were em-ployed at the installation. Other settlers soldgoods here. Te soldiers saw little action,and when the ort was decommissioned in1881, the nearby community o Calamusdried up. In 1961 Glen and Lillian Auble oOrd donated old Fort Hartsuff to the Stateo Nebraska. oday, Fort Hartsuff State His-torical Park is open or tours and includesthe parade grounds, the officers quarters,enlisted mens barracks, armory, stables andmore. Re-enactors relive the glory days withold-time uniorms, marching and cannonfiring. Te park is near present day Elyria,between Ord and Burwell east o Highway11. For more inormation on Fort HartsuffState Historical Park go to www.orthartsuff.org or call (308) 346-4715.

Afer touring the ort, or, any othertime, a great meal awaits within site o the

orts flag pole. Te historic schoolhousesouth o the ort isnt a museum, its theCountry Neighborrestaurant. Homestyle

cooking, flavorul pies and soda ountainavorites fill the menu and satisy the ap-petites o thousands o visitors each year.www.thecountryneighbor.com.

In Ord, great eats are as common aswelcoming aces. Calamity Janes Steak-house offers prime steaks in a classic,comortable atmosphere at the north-east corner o the town square. Teresa nice selection o Nebraska wines, andvisitors ofen enjoy them on Janes largepatio. (308) 728-1050. Slow down onOrds eastern edge at rotters Whoa &Go convenience store, complete with anArbys restaurant. Te ull-service deli atthe Grocery Kart has everything travelersneed or meals on the go at 136 N. 15thStreet. On the south side o the square,the appropriately named Southside Baris amous or its steak pub burgers. (308)728-5513. Te Ord Veterans Club is opento the public and offers prime rib, grilledsalmon, hal-grilled shrimp salads and othergourmet meals. (308) 728-5351. For a great

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