orleans

the original county seat

Orleans Nebraska is home to the Harlan County Museum, the Historic Orleans Hotel, our wonderful county fair, and Applefest. These festivals are crowd pleasures and good ones that you won’t want to miss! 

things to do

Orleans is a small town nested between prairie and farmland. Orleans boasts the Historic Orleans Hotel (Bed and Breakfast), the Harlan County Museum, and the Historic Cordelia B. Preston Memorial Library. Other great things to do include Applefest, floating down the Republican River, antiquing, visiting our great Orleans Meat Locker, and our county fair. 

where to stay

Where to eat

Orleans is home to the famous, historic Orleans Hotel Bed & Breakfast. Call for reservations.

Take a drive over to Paddington Station, and fill up your tummy along with your tank. You just might be surprised!

Orleans Hotel BandB
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Orleans Hotel Bed & Breakfast

305 Highway 183, Alma, Nebraska 68920

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Paddington Station Orleans

Paddington Station

308 E North St, Orleans, NE 68966

Donovan's Smoke Shack Catering

About Donovan's

Leading the BBQ Scene with Our Signature Sandwiches, Nachos, Pork Belly and Smokey Street Tacos.

Harlan County Weddings

Langley Photography

About Brooke

Welcome! I am Brooke Langley, Artist of Langley Photography. Based but not limited to Harlan County Nebraska. I have been capturing Memories since 2019.

During that time, I have captured Weddings, Newborns, Milestones , Fur babies, livestock, Anniversaries, Engagements, senior, Professional headshots, Boudoir sessions. If you have an idea that isn’t listed shoot me a message!

April's Imagination Station

April’s Imagination Photography

About April

I have been a photographer since my days on my high school newspaper & yearbook in the early ’90s. I embrace natural light and encourage candid moments, as opposed to a scripted session. My favorite things are photographing tiny people discovering their big, new world; but even more, I love capturing families in their natural elements: laughing, being silly, and just loving each other. Those are the memories we all want on our walls and in our albums, right? 

Nicole's Imaging

Nicole's Imaging

About Nicole

“Located right here in Harlan County you will find nichole’s imaging. Nichole is known to be one of south central Nebraska’s most ‘diversified’ photographers, covering everything from newborn babies to commercial real estate photography. Born and raised right here in Harlan County, Nichole knows all the in’s and out’s to THE perfect and unique locations for every session. Find her on Facebook and Instagram, or by appointment in her studio located inside Main Street Variety in downtown Alma.”

Hobby Kitchen

The Hobby kitchen

Overview

A brand-new local favorite by a local mom who’s an incredible chef — serving up one dish daily. Open for lunch on varying days. Check out their Facebook page for details.

Rusty Spur Bar and Grill

The Rusty Spur Bar & Grill

Overview

Rusty Spur is now a bar! Come on in and have some good food and a beverage!!

The Beach Bar Patterson Harbor

The Beach Bar

Overview

Stop in for a slice a pizza and have a drink on the  deck overlooking the harbor. With friendly staff and great service you’ll be glad you stopped in for a bit of reprise from the warm Nebraska sun. And while you’re there, show your friends how much fun you’re having by snapping a pic & hastagging #PHbeachbar on Instagram.

North Shore Marina

North Shore Marina Restaurant

Overview

Stop in for some of their famous pizza and have a drink on the  decks overlooking the lake! With friendly staffers and great service you’ll be a “regular” in no time!

The Dairy Barn

Overview

Ice Cream! Broasted Chicken. Burgers and more. What’s not to love? Drive by to see if they’re open (or just call). Open till 8pm on select days in the summer months.


The Office Bar & Grill

The Office Bar & Grill

Overview

Our own local downtown pub where everyone knows your name. Good food. Good beverages. Better company! Check em out!

The Station Alma

The Station

Overview

A great menu to choose from. Good handmade burgers and sammies. 5 TV’s for your viewing pleasure! Wireless Internet… and the BEST fried chicken every Sunday.

taste the good life

Los Primos Mexican Grill

Overview

Mexican Restaurant Bar and Grill. They have great service and delicious Mexican Food

Taste the good life

Main Street Pizza

Overview

Pizza, Pasta, Sandwiches, Wings, & homemade cheesecakes! Main Street is locally owned and uses homemade ingredients and fresh produce to bring you the best tasting food around!

 

Dragonfly Coffee House & Bakery

Overview

A small batch family owned bakery in the heart of Alma, Dragonfly makes pastries and desserts fresh and to order. Every item is made with care using high quality ingredients like real butter, whipping cream, and Ghirardelli chocolate.