Kearney’s best local businesses

The 80 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Aug 2

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80 businesses across 9 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants21 places · newest: Fanatics Sports Bar, Aug 2
• 02Beauty9 places · newest: beyond the cHAIR, Aug 2
• 03Shopping9 places · newest: K-Town Couture Prom Dresses, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment7 places · newest: Meadowlark Hills Golf Course, Aug 2
• 05Bakeries & Sweets5 places · newest: Central Mercantile feat. Ktown Cakery, Aug 2
• 06Health & Wellness3 places · newest: Tiffany Byrkit, PAC LLC Aesthetics and Cryotherapy, Aug 2
• 07Arts & Culture4 places · newest: G.W. Frank Museum of History and Culture, Aug 2
• 08Home & Garden10 places · newest: CMH Interiors, Aug 2
• 09Parks & Outdoors5 places · newest: Pioneer Park, Aug 2

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• Cabela's

  Sporting Goods

  Retail mainstay stocking a huge inventory of hunting, fishing & camping supplies, plus boats & ATVs.

  3600 US-30 · stores.cabelas.com ↗

• Goodwill - Retail Store

  Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

  Long-standing nonprofit chain with a range of pre-owned clothing, housewares & more.

  3906 4th Ave · goodwillne.org ↗

• Kearney Jubilee Center Thrift Store & Food Pantry

  Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

  Score budget-friendly finds while pitching in close to home. Kearney Jubilee Center Thrift Store & Food Pantry pairs treasure-hunt racks…

  1920 Central Ave · kearneyjubilee.org ↗

• Hilltop Mall

  Other

  Shopping center featuring clothing and gift stores, a bookshop and a cinema.

  5011 2nd Ave #56 · shophilltopmall.com ↗

• Hobby Lobby

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.

  11 W 39th St · hobbylobby.com ↗

• Yandas Music & Pro Audio - Kearney, NE

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  From first chords to full-on stage rigs, Yandas Music & Pro Audio has you covered with guitars, drums, keys, band and orchestra gear, plus…

  2301 Central Ave · yandasmusic.com ↗

• Sip & Swirl Wine Bar

  Nightlife

  Whether you want a slow, conversation-first evening or to geek out a bit, Sip & Swirl Wine Bar nails it with thoughtfully selected pours,…

  221 11th Ave E · sipandswirlwinebar.com ↗

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