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Columbus is a city in and the county seat of Platte County, in the state of Nebraska in the Midwestern United States. The population was 24,028 at the 2020 census, making it the 10th most populous city in Nebraska. The sun sets in Columbus along 23rd Street.
CITY SPOTLIGHT. See what’s happening in Columbus. City Council's readies for July 1 meeting. The Columbus City Council has a fairly light agenda for its next meeting ahead of the July 4 holiday weekend. Read on... Public Wi-Fi expansion in Columbus could pave way for enhanced park surveillance.
- sunny day. east coast 31 contributions. History we all need to know! We were looking for a stop along the way home on our trip. This park made Columbus, NE the perfect place!
- hrharris82. Lincoln, NE90 contributions. Good for a Day. I went this summer with my 7-year old son. We arrived a bit after 12 and didn't leave until 5:30. My son had a blast on the two slides that empty out into the middle of the lazy river.
- Shawn K. 1 contribution. Horse racing. This place is awesome. Friendly staff. Reasonable prices, food was great. Great way to spend the day. Live racing or simulcast or keno.
- Liz P. Columbus, NE9 contributions. Spacious & Relaxing. Lake North is a great place to bike, walk, camp, etc! Also, it is a good spot to meet up with friends and family.
Columbus, city, seat (1857) of Platte county, eastern Nebraska, U.S., on the Loup River near its confluence with the Platte, about 85 miles (135 km) west of Omaha. Pawnee, Omaha, and Oto Indians were early inhabitants of the area.
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From city parks to water parks and historic stops that'll grab young travelers' attention, Columbus is a kid-approved getaway. Two water parks. Two public lakes. Numerous recreation areas with room for playgrounds, picnics, fishing and primitive camping. It's easy to see why kids love to play in Columbus.
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Brief Overview of Columbus History. Early in 1856, several citizens of Columbus, Ohio, dreamed of a bold business venture: the establishment of a town along the route of the proposed transcontinental railway.
