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Norfolk is a city of 23,000, located in Madison County about 113 miles northwest of Omaha. It is situated at the intersection of U.S. Routes 81 and 275 and is the only Micropolitan area in northeast Nebraska. Pronounced "Norfork" by locals, the town was incorporated in 1881 and named after the "north fork" tributary of the Elkhorn River on which it lies. Interestingly, the United States Postal Service assumed that Norfork was a misspelling and changed the town's name to "Norfolk." The city serves as the economic center for an area encompassing six counties and is the major retail trade center for Northeast Nebraska. Norfolk is known for its 4th of July celebration called the Big Bang Boom, which is the largest single day event in Northeast Nebraska. Attractions at the festival include inflatable rides for children, live music, and a spectacular fireworks show set to music that can be heard throughout the park and on all the local radio stations. The town of Norfolk is also known for being the home town of late night talk show host, Johnny Carson.

Surrounding areas: Johnson Lake, Nebraska (7.8 mi)

Norfolk Vacation Rentals




Norfolk Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Eco Lux Inn1909 Krenzien DrNorfolk, NE (402) 371-7157
Hampton Inn904 S 20th StNorfolk, NE (402) 379-3585
Holiday Inn Express920 S 20TH StNorfolk, NE (402) 379-1524
Howard Johnson Express - White House Inn2206 Market LnNorfolk, NE (888) 802-5000
Norfolk Lodge And Suites4200 W Norfolk AveNorfolk, NE (402) 379-3833
Ramade Inn1227 Omaha AveNorfolk, NE (402) 371-7000
Super 8 Motel1223 Omaha AveNorfolk, NE (800) 800-8000
K D Inn Motel311 E 7TH StWayne, NE25.0 mi.(402) 375-1770
Super 8 Motel Wayne610 Tomar DrWayne, NE25.3 mi.(402) 375-4898

Norfolk Weather & Climate

South Central Nebraska has the most continental climate of any area in the United States. Winters are cold and summers warm. However, the weather might be more unpredictable than one would think. It's not unusual for temperatures to change rapidly within a short period of time. Seasonal weather variations can be drastic at times. As in many other areas of the Midwest, summer can bring severe thunderstorms, hailstorms and tornadoes. When not stormy, summer days are hot. Winters are cold and snowy. Spring and autumn are often the most pleasant times to visit. Sand storms, blizzards and windstorms often hit the area. These natural hazards are a normal part of the climate of Nebraska. The amount of precipitation in the state gradually decreases as one travels from the Great Plains to the Rockies.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 31°F 9°F 0.57 in. -
February 37°F 15°F 0.76 in. -
March 48°F 25°F 1.97 in. -
April 61°F 36°F 2.59 in. -
May 72°F 48°F 3.92 in. -
June 82°F 58°F 4.25 in. -
July 86°F 63°F 3.74 in. -
August 84°F 61°F 2.80 in. -
September 76°F 50°F 2.25 in. -
October 64°F 38°F 1.72 in. -
November 45°F 24°F 1.44 in. -
December 33°F 13°F 0.65 in. -

Norfolk Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Karl Stefan Memorial airport (OFK) located about 3 miles south of Norfolk, the Columbus Municipal airport (OLU) located approximately 40 miles south of Norfolk in Columbus, Nebraska, Sioux Gateway Col Bud Day Field (SUX) located roughly 58 miles east of Norfolk in Sioux City, Iowa, the Chan Gurney Municipal airport (YKN) located around 61 miles north of Norfolk in Yankton, South Dakota, and finally the Fremont Municipal airport (FET) located about 61 miles southeast of Norfolk in Fremont, Nebraska.

Norfolk Attractions

 
Water Parks
Denison Aquatic Fun CenterDenisonIA105.9 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Eldorado Hills Golf ClubNorfolkNE 
Fairplay Golf ClubNorfolkNE 
Kellys Country ClubNorfolkNE 
Evergreen Hill Golf CourseBattle CreekNE10.5 mi.
Elkhorn Acres Golf CourseStantonNE11.7 mi.
Taylor Creek Golf ClubMadisonNE13.6 mi.
Pierce Community Golf CoursePierceNE14.3 mi.
Randolph Golf CourseRandolphNE23.5 mi.
Steeple View Golf CourseHumphreyNE23.9 mi.
Wayne Country ClubWayneNE25.5 mi.
Antelope Country ClubNelighNE29.7 mi.
 
Museums
Elkhorn Valley Museum and Research CenterNorfolkNE(History)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Omaha's Henry Doorly ZooOmahaNE93.3 mi.
Folsom Children's Zoo & Botanical GardenLincolnNE93.7 mi.
Great Plains Zoo & MuseumSioux FallsSD111.0 mi.


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