Plattsmouth, Nebraska

Plattsmouth was a pleasant surprise. Located a few miles from the confluence of the Platt and Missouri Rivers in Cass County, Plattsmouth was a delight. Approximately 7,000 folks live in this town that boasts one of the longest, intact Main Streets in Nebraska. Shannon and I spent several hours on Saturday and again on Monday cruising the streets of Plattsmouth. There were many antique stores to be explored! As well as some unique businesses too. The River House, an olde tyme bar, was filled with antiques. The ‘bar’ now serves sandwiches and (best of all) sundaes.

We ate lunch at the Chocolate Moose. The Chocolate Moose offered fare that was a bit different from the meat and potatoes norm in Plattsmouth. Shannon had a tasty ham sandwich on ciabatta with marmalade. I had crab cakes over “adult salad” drizzled with lemon butter. Both of our lunches were fabulous. But we did get a giggle out of Shannon’s “side of fresh fruit” which contained five grapes. Five. The food was delicious and our tab for lunch was around $20.00- including Shan’s tasty smoothie. Yum.



























Our last morning in Plattsmouth was spent investigating the confluence! The wind had kicked up something fierce and you can see the awesome storm front brewing in my river pics. The wind was blowing so hard it blew sand into our hair, eyes, shoes, you name it. Since it looked as if the heavens would open up at any time we decided to head out of town.

Returning the way we came, we had to cross the toll bridge across the Missouri River. The toll bridge was built in 1928 and looked that way! According to the gentleman at the gate, it is privately owned by the Plattsmouth Bridge Company, but will be sold to the city of Plattsmouth. This bridge, like Main Street, is also on the Nebraska National Registry of Historic Sites.

Plattsmouth still has many treasures for me to discover. I will choose to stay in Plattsmouth when I return to visit Omaha.