Hastings
About 25,000 people.
Hastings is a proud Nebraska town famous as the birthplace of the drink Kool-Aid. It has a wonderful museum with a planetarium that kids adore.
Watch a starry show at the Hastings Museum planetarium, celebrate at the yearly Kool-Aid Days festival, and see cool exhibits about nature and history.
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Home of Kool-Aid
The famous fruity drink Kool-Aid was invented in Hastings. Every summer the town throws a big party called Kool-Aid Days with parades, games, and lots of the sweet drink.
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Hastings Museum
The Hastings Museum has a planetarium where you can gaze at stars and planets on a giant dome. It also has exhibits about wildlife, dinosaurs, and pioneers.