This beautiful small town in Nebraska's Saunders County is located along the bottom of Salt Creek. With its history dating back to the mid-19th Century, Ashland is a beautiful mélange of art galleries, unique local shops, ice cream parlors, gift shops, and eateries, making for a great tourist town. Also a treat for outdoor enthusiasts, the town is home to the Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park & Wildlife Safari that provides excellent opportunities for nature and wildlife exploration. The Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum is another must-visit attraction in the town along with the Eugene T. Mahoney State Park located on the beautiful Platte River.