Community
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Travel, as Rick Steves puts it, is about "connecting with people, places, and cultures in a meaningful way." The threads that bind a community together are probably never simple or few, so it's best to explore a city at a leisurely pace.
That said, there are certain places, events, and ideas that stand out in shaping its identity. These two pages aim to give you a sense of the weave that makes Grand Island unique.
German heritage The original Grand Island city settlers were German descendents, and it's not hard to see that heritage around town in 2025. Visit one or both of two German clubs: The Platt Duetsche with its bar, ballroom, and baseball fields, or the Liederkranz. The Liederkranz is remaking itself around its historic building which includes a ballroom, two vintage bars, dining rooms, a courtyard, and a basement bowling alley. The courtyard hosts an annual Craft Brew & Sausage Festival, and family friendly bands play twice a month in the ballroom.
And, not surprisingly, Stuhr Museum offers up a lot of German heritage, including a German-language church service during its July 4th celebration.
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