Have a laugh and discover some inside secrets as one of our “resident experts” (aka someone who calls Gering home) leads you through their favorites of culture, food, architecture, neighborhoods, parks, artwork and wacky mysteries of Gering and the surrounding area.

Join us on leisurely walks (with no hills) and see what our locals recommend and what visitors are talking about on featured pedestrian tours.  We won’t insult you with a boring, canned tour.  We have no scripts….just great adventures and experiences to share.

And we’re not just talking about walking!  Get the family into your vacation-mobile and let us direct you to the most historic, scenic and fascinating areas of Gering and the area.  Our itineraries and directions have been compiled by our resident experts to ensure your driving tour is memorable and a great way to get fascinating local knowledge of Gering that you might not otherwise get.  Whether walking or driving, a warm welcome awaits you at every stop along the way.  If you’re interested in learning more, click on a tour to begin planning your Gering Great Escapes!

Submitted by Michael Schaff, D.D.S. and lifelong resident of the area

Every town has those sites that are unique.  We’ve save you the search by giving you a list of ten (10) “Kodak Picture Moments in Gering” that will make a humorous album or add some relief to your serious vacation pictures.  So grab your straw hat, don your plaid shorts, colored socks and sandals….and don’t forget the camera.  You won’t need to worry about looking strange in this get-up and taking pictures at these 10 spots….remember, no one knows you here!

Great Escape Epicurean Excursion - aka - A culinary tour and a bad day for a diet!

Submitted By:  Karla Niedan-Streeks, Gering CVB Executive Director

Eat, drink and laugh your way through downtown Gering!  A unique and delicious half-tour tour where you’ll taste the foods, sip the drinks, meet our artisans and vendors in their shops while exploring the lively elements of main street Gering.  You’ll answer the question Whaza Runza?, imbibe of Gering’s liquid assets and enjoy “foodie” favorites from Kolaches to Pig Wings. Along the way, you’ll achieve a diploma of culinary knowledge as you learn about local goods, share some stories and savor Gering’s ethnic cuisines.  You’ll have so much fun, you’ll forget about the calories!

The Tunnels of Scotts Bluff County  - aka -  The First Cousin to the Bridges of Madison County

Submitted by Nancy Haney, Historian and dedicated FARM Volunteer

Did you know that there are four tunnels within Scotts Bluff County?  This is a self-directed tour that is available every day that Scotts Bluff National Monument is open and weather permits driving on county roads.  The tour will take approximately ½ day to complete.  The first two tunnels up the Monument’s road to the summit; an interesting fact that this road was built in the 1930’s by the CCC and it is the oldest concrete road in the state of Nebraska.  Don’t worry….this 1.6 mile road may be old but it’s well-maintained!  Park your vehicle and follow the hiking trail to the top of the Monument to the North overlook for a breathtaking view of the North Platte Valley; when your eyes are full with the views find the Saddle Rock Trail to descend the Bluff to the Visitors Center and you’ll hike through the third tunnel of the tour.  For the 4th tunnel you’ll get back in your car and drive to Rifle Site Pass to the Gering Ft. Laramie Canal to see the entrance of the 10’3” diameter tunnel built by the Bureau of Reclamation in 1926.  Approximately 107,000 acres of irrigable land is watered through this tunnel!  We won’t leave you high and dry; tour instructions will get you back to Gering via Robidoux (pronounced Roo ba doo) Pass in time for your next adventure!

Contact the Gering CVB for complete itineraries, maps and walking-driving instructions for these and other tour adventures.