Wayne County – Wayne

Welcome to Wayne! Wayne is known for the Wayne Chicken Show and Wayne State College. Wayne has endless adventures to explore, retail therapy, unique dining, and more!

Visit our historic downtown and shop our unique stores such as Thrift Warehouse, The Flower Cellar and W.W. Galore. If you’re hungry make sure to stop at AquaPop for an afternoon pick me up and load up on their delicious gourmet popcorn.  Take in art in all forms at Blue Cat Gallery and Studios and purchase a souvenir from a local artist to remember your visit. New in 2021 is the Wayne Sculpture Walk throughout downtown featuring 10 artists from across the country.

If you are looking for a special gift, stop by the Wayne Greenhouse and see their photo shop, gift selection, home décor, flowers and more! This business is celebrating their 100th anniversary all year long!

Looking for an out of this world adventure? Stop by the Fred G. Dale Planetarium and enjoy a laser or planetarium show.  If you want to stay grounded, check out the Wayne Country Club and play a round of golf!

Looking for a meal during your busy day? Enjoy lunch or supper at The 4^th Jug. Be sure to try their brick oven pizza! After a long day you can rest your head at the Sports Club Motel and wake up feeling refreshed for another day of adventure.

The City of Wayne sits at the intersection of east/west highway 35 and north/south Highway 15 and is the county seat for Wayne County.

Other communities in Wayne County are Carroll, Winside, and Hoskins and Sholes.

History of Wayne
The first settlers in the Wayne area arrived from Lee County, Illinois, in 1869. In 1881 the railroad extended a line through the county linking Norfolk, Nebraska, and Sioux City, Iowa, attracting many settlers to the area. The county and city were named for the Revolutionary War hero, General Anthony Wayne whose daring reputation seems to have inspired steadfast loyalty in his men and his friends.

The desire to provide opportunities for higher education prompted Professor J.M. Pile, with the help of a number of local citizens, to open the Nebraska Normal College in 1891, the beginning of what is now Wayne State College.

Wayne has since evolved into a community with a unique balance between agriculture, education and industry, providing a stable environment for all three, offering many advantages to those who choose to come here to live, work or play. You will enjoy beautiful scenery, wonderful historic sites, bountiful outdoor and indoor recreation opportunities and unique stores and restaurants.

Wayne County Businesses

Business/WWW	Address	City	Contact #
WAYNE
Blue Cat Gallery & Studio	Open Wed -Sat, 10am-5pm. Original art in a variety of styles and media, featuring local, regional, and national artists. We also offer workshops and art classes for children and adults.
	114 W 3rd St	Wayne
Wayne Sculpture Walk	Open In-Person Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, however The Sculpture Walk is accessible to the public 24/7 year round.
	108 W 3rd St	Wayne	877-929-6363