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Science and Frito-Lay/PepsiCo. Those big names are flanked by home-grown partners such as Country Partners Cooperative, Gothenburg Health, Fresh Seasons Market and Gothenburg Feed Products. Together our businesses create in excess of 500 jobs. Gothenburg has approximately 3,500 residents and is a charming city with tree- lined streets, lovely homes, manicured lawns, specialty shops, an active business district, green parks, exercise trails and a quality of life desired by many. Opportunities for business, families, adults, children and the elderly are abundant. Gothenburg, Nebraska, is perfect for those who dream of the benefits of living, working and playing in a small town. Clean water, crisp air and natural resources, along with man-made amenities, give credibility to Gothenburg’s promise for an uncompromising lifestyle for people of all ages and walks of life. The people of Gothenburg honor their legacy with values that include a strong work ethic, time for recreation and a place to grow and appreciate life. There is a collective pride in improving and maintaining public and private property. There is also a collective ambition to provide new and innovative economic
station for campers’ convenience, as well as showers and restrooms. Campers can also enjoy the various walking trails and horseshoe pits. A shelter, numerous picnic tables and several outdoor grills and campfire spots, along with playground equipment and plenty of shade, make this a comfortable picnic spot. A bridge provides a crossover to the Lake Helen walking trail. Fishing is permitted at the lake and the canal trailrace below with a valid Nebraska fishing license. Excellent fishing can also be found at nearby interstate lakes, Tri-County lakes, Jeffrey Reservoir, Midway Lake and Johnson Reservoir. Hunting pheasant, deer, grouse, squirrel, rabbit, quail, duck and geese is also widely available in and around Gothenburg.
opportunities for existing residents as well as newcomers. People in Gothenburg enjoy all the benefits a small town has to offer. That includes a variety of sports, as well as outdoor and leisure activities. Local parks provide a popular place for family gatherings and community festivals. History buffs can find a wealth of information at the Pony Express Station and the Gothenburg Historical Museum. Historic homes grace the streetscape, offering a picture of various architectural styles. Visitors can take a self-guided tour of the town’s many historical homes along Lake Avenue, the major thoroughfare. Recreation opportunities abound. Whether its tennis, volleyball, baseball, swimming, water sports, hunting or fishing, you can find it in Gothenburg. Amateur or pro, you can golf at our nationally ranked 18-hole public Wild Horse Golf Club. Cowboy hats and boots are also a regular sight at the annual July rodeo. Gothenburg’s Lake Helen and Lafayette Park provide travelers respite. Both are located on the north edge of town. Lafayette Park Campground has 32 water and electrical hookups for overnight camping, as well as a number of tent spaces. All are on grass. There is a dump
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