
Superior is located in Nuckolls County - a progressive rural, agricultural community. The County's 5,400 residents take great pride in caring for their corner of the world. The county seat is located in Nelson - 13 miles north of Superior. Tourism Booklet
Superior Public Schools, K-12 is designated as a Nebraska Class C2 school and has an excellent academic reputation. A new elementary school was built in 2011 and attaches to the junior-senior high school. Students participate in many extra-curricular activities including FFA, FCCLA, Student Council, Key Club, Drama Club, football, cross country, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, track & field and boys and girls golf. Superior's younger youth are also encouraged to participate in Superior's spring Track Club, winter basketball leagues, flag football, gymnastics, tee-ball, softball, baseball, Boys & Girls Scout Troops, and many more organized activities.
Lovewell Lake State Park, seven miles south of Superior, is a great place for fishing, camping and just relaxing. Lake amenities include a marina, boat ramps, boat rentals, camping with electrical hook-ups, picnic shelters, playground, and cabins. Superior's City Park has a playground, band shelter, picnic shelter, and a swimming pool with handicap facilities. The Nuckolls County Museum is also located near the park. The Lincoln Park, located on the west edge of town offers camping facilities, a horseshoe pitching area, sand volleyball courts, Frisbee golf, picnic shelters, and a children's play equipment. The Crest Theatre shows first-run movies in its double theatres. Crest also offers a wide selection of movie rentals. The Superior Country Club has a beautiful, nine-hole, grass green, course. Cart rentals are available and golfers are invited to relax in the newly constructed Club House after a challenging round of golf. Other recreational activities in the area include: Golf Driving Range, Tennis Courts, Softball/Baseball Fields, Community Track, Wildlife/Hunting, Frisbee Golf, Skating Rink, and Bowling Alley.
Superior has a very active Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is a great networking source for area businesses. The Chamber works collectively with the City of Superior and Superior's Economic Development Council to promote growth and stability in the County.