Northeast Nebraska Travel Council: 

Grove Lake:  state fishing lake with nearby trout rearing station. 

Fort Hartsuff:  restored Army Fort with working exhibits in season.

http://www.nebraskabeautiful.com/north-central-nebraska-tourism/fort-hartsuff-state-historical-park-burwell-nebraska.html

Flobert Springs:  small, private fishing lake with scenic beauty.

http://www.fishingworks.com/lakes/nebraska/antelope/neligh-se/flobert-springs-reservoir/

Sports: Tennis, volleyball, horseshoes and playground equipment in the city park, just  across the street from the bed & breakfast

Restaurants and antique gift shops:  in the area