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A historic downtown with unexpected depth

Hastings reveals itself through its downtown's distinctive "urban canyon" of 2- to 6-story brick buildings lining narrow streets, creating an atmosphere more reminiscent of larger cities than a Nebraska community of 25,000. This is where Edwin Perkins invented Kool-Aid in 1927, and the Hastings Museum—the largest municipal museum between Chicago and Denver—houses the definitive exhibit on that sweet piece of Americana. The Art Deco Fisher Rainbow Fountain, built during the Depression, still shoots water 67 feet into the air with LED light shows. Downtown's restored commercial district now hosts Steeple Brewing Co. and The Odyssey, offering quality dining beyond the chain options.

WWII legacy and architectural heritage

The city's most remarkable story lies in its Naval Ammunition Depot, which produced 40% of the U.S. Navy's munitions during World War II and temporarily doubled Hastings' population. Seasonal bus tours explore this 49,000-acre site. The Heartwell Park Historic District, designed by landscape architect A.N. Carpenter in 1886, showcases the region's first planned neighborhood with curvilinear streets around a central lake. Victorian and Arts & Crafts homes document the city's prosperity across multiple eras.

Strategic location for regional exploration

Hastings anchors Nebraska's Tri-Cities region with straightforward access via Interstate 80, making it an efficient base for exploring the Great Plains. Within 45 minutes, you can reach Harold Warp Pioneer Village or Willa Cather's preserved childhood home in Red Cloud. The city's compact layout means light traffic and ample parking, though a rental car proves essential.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hastings

Can I book hotels in Hastings with miles on Delta Stays?

Yes, you can book your hotel stay in Hastings using your Delta miles, either for the total amount or in combination with money to reserve your stay. Upon accessing your Delta SkyMiles® account, you will find Member-valued offers at participating properties that could enhance your visit.

What are the benefits of booking my Hastings hotel on Delta Stays?

SkyMiles Members can earn 2 miles per $1 spent on completed hotel stays and vacation rentals booked through Delta Stays, get access to Member offers at select properties, and can pay with miles, cash, or a combination of both. To receive your miles, make sure to log in to your SkyMiles account or provide your SkyMiles number during checkout when making a cash payment. Please allow up to 8 weeks after completing a stay for miles to appear in the SkyMiles account provided. Please also note that if you use miles to pay for any portion of your stay, you will not earn miles on that reservation, including any amount paid with cash.

Can I change or cancel my hotel booking made through Delta Stays?

Cancellation policies vary by property. We recommend reviewing the cancellation terms displayed in the property information section before confirming your reservation. Some rates are fully refundable while others are non-refundable. Any modifications or cancellations to your reservation may affect the number of miles you earn and receive in your account.

Can I book with my Delta SkyMiles® American Express® Card?

Your Delta SkyMiles® Gold, Platinum, or Reserve American Express® Card offers enhanced mileage earning potential along with a suite of benefits, including an annual statement credit up to $200 that can be utilized for prepaid accommodations when booking through Delta Cars and Stays. Please note that terms apply to these offerings. Learn more about your benefits at the Delta SkyMiles® American Express Credit Cards page.

Can I earn MQDs on Delta Stays hotel bookings?

Occasionally, Delta Stays may offer SkyMiles Members an opportunity to earn Medallion® Qualification Dollars on hotels and vacation rentals booked through Delta Stays. For the most current MQD earning opportunities and their associated requirements, we recommend visiting the dedicated Delta Stays MQD Offer page where you can review all available offers and their corresponding terms and conditions.

Do I need to be a Delta SkyMiles Member to book a hotel on Delta Stays?

No, anyone can book hotels through Delta Stays. However, only SkyMiles Members can earn miles and access Member-only prices and offers. As a SkyMiles Member, you will receive 2 miles per $1 spent through Delta Cars and Stays (not including taxes and other charges). Joining the SkyMiles program is entirely free. Register today by going to the delta.com.

On Delta Stays, can I book a vacation rental?

Yes, Delta Stays offers a wide selection of vacation rentals in addition to hotels. You can search for homes, condos, and other unique stays powered by Vrbo on the Vacation Rentals page.

What's a good time of year to visit Hastings?

To experience Hastings during great weather, consider a visit in August when the temperature is warm and the annual Kool-Aid Days festival celebrates the drink's invention here. For off-peak prices and more deals on hotels, consider visiting during May when temperatures are mild with comfortable conditions and fewer visitors.

*Terms and conditions:

Mileage Offer:

SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window on the base hotel rate for a completed hotel stay. Base hotel rate is the cost of the hotel room, before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking or upon checkout. Taxes and fees, gratuities, room service other booking charges, or any bookings which are paid or reduced by miles, redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit. For clarity, if miles are used as a form of payment (whether for all or a portion of the booking), no portion of the booking will be eligible to earn miles under this offer. Except with respect to the Hertz Mileage offer (listed below), SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per eligible US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Cars on the base car rental rate for a completed car qualifying rental booking (“Qualifying Dollars”). A qualifying rental booking includes rentals at a participating location for one or more days at rates other than travel industry rates or discounts, wholesale of tour package rates or discounts, wholesale tour package rates, insurance/dealer replacement rates, corporate and government rates, group travel discounts, or rentals in conjunction with a frequent flyer car award, or other corporate agreements applicable to the respective car company. Calculation of the applicable standard mileage offer is listed below by car rental company. Qualifying Dollars include the base car rental rate, which is the cost of the car rental before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking. Taxes, fees, other incidental charges, or other booking charges or any bookings which are paid or reduced by redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit and are not included in the Qualifying Dollars.

This mileage offer does not apply to stays or car rentals booked through Delta Vacations or any cruises booked through Delta Cruises.

Standard mileage offer for car rentals booked at https://www.delta.com/Opens in a new window or https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window:

Hertz Reservations:

• General SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Silver Medallions earn 5 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Gold Medallions earn 6 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Platinum Medallions earn 7 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Diamond Medallions earn 8 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Dollar and Thrifty Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Alamo, Enterprise, National, Avis, Budget, Payless and SIXT Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 2 miles per Qualifying Dollar