The following hotels are on Locust except the
Howard Johnson which is 1 block before you
get to Locust. From exit 312, head north on
US-281 to US-34 (about 4 miles). Turn right
and go east to Locust (passing Ramada Rd).
Locust is about 1 mile from US-281.

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$$ | Miles | Fit | Kit | I'net

$$

This column indicates the typical price range of this hotel. We use the following codes: E=Economy, M=Midrange, U=Upscale, L=Luxury. Please note that room rates fluctuate (seasonal popularity, special events in the area, etc.).

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Miles

The approximate distance in miles from the exit to the hotel. These are calculations using GPS data. Distances along city streets will be somewhat different but this should give you a good idea of the distances to hotels near the cited Interstate exit.

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Fit

Hotels near I-80 in Grand Island offering  'fitness' or exercise facilities are indicated with an F in this column. If the hotel also has a spa, it is so indicated by an S in this column. Most hotels define a 'spa' as a large hot tub with built in water jets. In a few cases, fitness facilities and spas may be off-premises (entry by pass issued by the hotel) in which case dressing rooms are also present for your convenience.

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Kit

Hotels near I-80 in Grand Island offering a full kitchen or 'kitchenette' are indicated with an 'K' in this column. An 'M' in this column indicates microwave available. If the room also has a refrigerator, it is so indicated by an 'R' in this column. Many hotels have some rooms furnished with microwaves and small refrigerators but you have to request them. We list them only if there is not an additional charge (or so they have informed us).

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I'net

Hotels near I-80 in Grand Island offering Internet access are indicated (with an M for dial-up and W for wideband) in the I'net column. Please note that 'wideband' facilities vary. In addition to a network port (usually installed in the docking station), we suggest you bring along cables and your Windows distribution CD (in case you are required to load a special network driver). For 'dial up dataports', you would only need a modem and an RJ-11 patch cord (which you should always have with you, anyway).

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Mormon Island
  Grand Island acquired its name because of the long, narrow island in the Platte River here. It was a convenient landmark for the early explorers, captivated the imagination of some Iowa investors and a welcome respite for the Mormons on their way to Utah. The Mormon Island State Recreation Area is situated on the island right at exit 312.

Children's Museum of Central Nebraska - In Hastings, about 20 miles south of exit 312 in Grand Island, is a highly respected children's museum featuring interactive exhibits. There are several hotels offering discounts in Hastings in addition to the many hotels offering discounts in Grand Island.

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Stuhr Museum
  As you drive toward the city of Grand Island on US-34/281, you will see the Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer on your right just before US-34 turns of to the right. If you also make that right turn, and turn right again at Tech Drive, you will enter a fascinating exhibit of Native American and early pioneer artifacts and exhibits.
  A very informative multi-medial presentation help increase the understand of these exhibits which include a full-sized Pawnee Indian earthlodge. During the summer months, costumed guides and presenters help demonstrate life in an 1890s railroad town (and you now have passed a few) and demonstrate such old-time skills as blacksmithing, tin smithing and dressmaking. It is interesting to see how self-sufficient these pioneers were.

Scotia

Happy Jack Peak and Chalk Mine - View the only public accessible chalk room and pillar mine in North America plus over a mile of honeycombed caverns. For information, 1-308-245-3276.
   From I-80 exit 312, head north on US-281 to NE-22. Then head west of 22 to Scotia (about 60 miles).