We loved the house, it's been beautifully restored! We enjoyed the view from the deck and having lots of space to grill and relax. The state park is close by but we didn't spend much time there. Niobrara is a quiet little town if you want to get away for a few days. There isn't much of a recreation area anymore, however. The place for tubing is several hours away in Valentine, NE and there are some websites that make it sound like Niobrara still has that. Our family loved the movie room in the basement, the large deck, and the overall vibe of the house. The kitchen is very nice if you enjoy cooking like I do! The bedrooms upstairs are very nice, and the claw foot bathtub was wonderful!