Hello Friends
Welcome to Dobby's Frontier Town-where history isn't just remembered, it's lived. Hitch up your wagon and bring the whole family to explore a hands-on journey through time, nestled in the rolling grasslands of Nebraska's Sandhills. Step into our frontier village and discover what life was like from the turn of the century to the 1930s. Every building, artifact, and dusty trail tells a story that we invite you to experience, cherish, and help preserve for generations to come.
Dobby's Frontier Towners
Our antiques cannot be replaced. We ask that you be respectful and use care. Please supervise your children.
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Note: The Image was AI-generated.
Our Location
320 East 25th Street/Nance Road
Alliance, NE 69301, USA
Phone: 1(308)762-7157 (leave message)
E-mail: Contact Page.
Check out the FAQ page for Parking and RV Parking.
Hours
May 1st through September 30th, *Mainly Self-Guided Tour. See tour map.
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 6 pm
Saturday: 8 am - 6 pm
Sunday: 8 am - 6 pm
Admission: Please Donate. You will help preserve Nebraska's pioneer legacy.
- We gratefully accept free-will Donations.
- Place cash donations in the locked collection box in the General Store or the Church.
- You can contribute through this secure website.
- Contribute through the mail; envelopes are available on-site.
- Donations for the use of the facility are welcome.
Winter visits are weather-dependent, and we ask that you make us aware of your visit. Please note: our buildings are locked and closed from October 1st to April 30th.
Our volunteers are passionate but busy folks with day jobs, so guided tours may not always be available. Refer to our website and use our Tour Map and The Town Descriptions to explore at your own pace-your smartphone is your guide.
Our antiques can not be replaced. We ask that you be respectful and use care. Be a guardian of the frontier. Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
(Rules of the Town) (FAQ) (Tour Map) (The Town) (Donate) (Volunteer)
Dobby's Frontier Town is run 100% by volunteers who have invested over 45,000 hours.
We are always seeking additional volunteers. Please inquire today.
We rely on your generosity-be part of our story. All donations are used for the operation and maintenance of the town.
What Vistors Are Saying
"I can’t say enough about this place. I have 4 children, ages 14,12,4, and 2. It’s so hard to find things they all enjoy and this was top of the list."
Tollett Family (FB)
"My son is almost 4yo and he had a blast here! My husband and I loved it, too."
White Family (FB)
"Lovely little museum. The couple of hours we spent here resulted in some very special memories."
Maria B. (Tripadvisor)
"This was my favorite place to visit while in Alliance. It’s amazing the amount of things they have been able to bring into this little town."
TravelingBum10 (Tripadvisor)
"This place was seriously so freaking cool. It was like truly taking a step back in time."
Matt D. (Google)
"This place was awesome, there is so many places to explore and step back into time."
Darrel S. (Google)
Dobby's Frontier Town is proud to be included in this year's Nebraska Passport Program. A complete list of participants can be found on the Nebraska Passport website or in the Passport App. The program runs from May 1 to September 30. (FAQ)
If a volunteer is not present at the Frontier Town to stamp your passport, please take your booklet to K-C's Shortstop at 2420 Box Butte Ave. (one block west) for the stamp.
Passport information: www.nebraskapassport.com
About Us
Dobby’s Frontier Town began as one man’s quest to save a vanishing piece of history before it was lost. Kenneth Dobby Lee’s personal journey helped save nineteen buildings from a bygone era. It allowed several generations of his family to grow up to appreciate the rich history of Western Nebraska. Caring for this town had been a family’s way of life for many years, but now it has been passed on to a wonderful group of volunteers who work to preserve this era of history for many years to come.
We warmly invite you to experience a hands-on trip into a moment in time that has quietly passed but is not forgotten. Unlike many historical attractions that allow you to view the displays from behind a roped barricade, we have left most displays open for an actual hands-on experience. We know you will appreciate the trust we have placed in you to handle each piece of history with care and respect, so all who follow you will also enjoy this moment in time.
(Rules of the Town) (FAQ)
Thank you for visiting our website. We hope that you will stop by the town. Thank you kindly for your support.
Have a wonderful day!
(The Town) (Tour Map)