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A Path Forward for Tourism, Livestock Shows, and the Heartland Events Center

In recent weeks, the discussion about hotel occupancy taxes has brought important questions to the forefront about how Grand Island funds tourism, supports livestock events, and maintains facilities like the Heartland Events Center. How we answer those questions will shape our success as a regional events destination for decades to come.

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Self-guided tours in Grand Island, Nebraska

Explore Grand Island at a pace that allows you to get up close and personal: Your own pace.

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Shred at the new skate park in Grand Island

Replacing a vintage metal skate park, this $900,000 investment in Pier Park was lauded by the NoWear BMX crew when they were in town for the 2025 Nebraska State Fair.

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Seven great events in Grand Island, Nebraska

Helpful travel tips to enhance your visit to Grand Island, Nebraska.

have a GRAND Time or a GRAND Time, it's up to You

We're not going to force you to have the best time of your life in Grand Island. When you can't help it, that's not our fault!

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A young boy walks through a field of sunflowers during the Nebraska State Fair at Grand Island's Fonner Park.

simply gRAND for all

Stay informed, stay inspired, and stay ahead with Grand Island Tourism.

View our Visitor Guide

Our visitor guide is the best way to navigate our simply GRAND city. View now.

See the Sandhill Cranes

This once-in-a-lifetime experience won't come to you! Book your stay, bring your binoculars, and see the birds!

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Girls golf tournament in Grand Island

All three Grand Island high schools with girls golf programs — Grand Island Senior High, Northwest, and Central Catholic — qualified for their division’s state tournaments this year. Northwest high school will play the Class B tournament in Scottsbluff, Central Catholic the Class C event in North Platte, and Grand Island’s Riverside Golf Club will host the Class A girls golf championship.

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Grand Island to Host 2028 Golden Gloves National Tournament

Grand Island has been awarded the honor of hosting the 2028 Golden Gloves National Tournament of Champions, a premier amateur boxing event with a rich legacy dating back to 1923. The tournament will take place May 8–13, 2028, at Fonner Park and is expected to draw elite amateur boxers, coaches, families, and fans from across the United States.