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h istoric doWntoWn ArriveRailside.com If you're looking for the unique architectural fabric of a city, it's often stitched together by the downtown area. Grand Island is no different. Every generation can be seen strolling the streets of historic Railside: Young kids painting at The Happy Brush and retired folks eating lunch at Coney Island, chic boutiques selling jeans and antique shops peddling nostalgia. It's tied together by the plaza, home to Hear Grand Island's ten free Friday concerts every summer.
E ntErtAinMEnt district The Grand Island Casino Resort, opening in the first half of 2025, amps up Fonner Park as an entertainment destination. Events such as horse racing, the state fair, and shows at the Heartland Events Center have long drawn people to this sprawling campus. The resort's year-round presence will offer families and gamers opportunities to relax or seek excitement together. The neighboring Island Oasis Water Park adds to the experience, making it a great weekend getaway.
Agricultural industry is a part of Grand Island's identity. Get to know it a little better at Raising Nebraska, a 25,000-square-foot interactive display highlighting farming and ranching in Nebraska. Right outside is a garden and native prairie display. See the latest ag tech at Husker Harvest Days every September, and visit Fonner Park for periodic livestock shows — including the Nebraska State Fair at the end of August into September.
Fabulous Fourth Street
Adjacent to Railside is 4th Street, with a collection of cultural experiences central to Grand Island's identity. Latin restaurants and shops offer fares from Guatemala, Cuba, Mexico, and more. The Fourth Street Festival brings in Mexican wrestling, mariachi bands, and even more food to
satiate your taste for tacos. (Pictured: Fred's Flying Circus)
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