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Boys Town

Father Flanagan's famous home for at-risk children, made famous by a 1938 Spencer Tracy film, with a village and a huge ball of stamps.

Official Website
Photo: Jared Winkler · CC BY-SA 4.0
Open
Every day
Price
Free
Time Needed
1.5 hours
Address
14100 Crawford St, Boys Town, NE 68010Google MapsApple Maps
Getting There
About 20 minutes by car west of downtown.

Why Go

Founded in 1917, it's now a National Historic Landmark. Its visitor center and Father Flanagan's home are open to all, and the 'He ain't heavy' statue is well known.

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