This Train Station In Nebraska Is Actually A Restaurant And You Need To Visit
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Delana Lefevers
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If you go all the way to the end of 5th street in Alma, Nebraska, you’ll see a unique little building right on the edge of town. It stands alone on its plot of land, separated from the street by a gravel parking lot. The sign out front indicates that it’s a restaurant called The Station.
The little building really was the train station in Roseland, Nebraska years ago. It served the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad. In the 1970s it was moved to Alma, where it was used as an antique store for a while before being converted into a restaurant.
Although freight trains still run by the town, the station was no longer needed...and it was turned into something even better.
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The Station still retains the charm of a rural train station, along with lots of railroad and sports memorabilia on the walls.
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And did I mention the food? People rave about it, and the reasonable prices keep customers coming back. On any given day you'll find lunch and dinner specials as varied as homemade beef stroganoff...
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...succulent ribs...
...and Maid-Rites (a version of a sloppy joe).
There's even a salad bar. With salad on it. That's not always easy to find in small-town Nebraska.
There are live music acts pretty regularly here, including regional acts that bring in a good portion of this little town's population.
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This friendly neighborhood hangout still displays some little indications of its former identity, but great food, cold beer, and friendly people are what make The Station a must-visit when you're in Alma.
Only around 1100 people call Alma home, but Harlan County Lake brings in hunters and fishermen, and the RV park draws travelers from all over. The Station is beloved by locals and visitors alike, and it’s not hard to see why. Visit them at 408 Highway 183, Alma, NE 68920.
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