Nebraska Vacations
Visitors to Nebraska can delight in a number of cultural and outdoor attractions that can delight and entertain the unsuspecting traveler. Home to American favorites such as Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska offers a wealth of history for inquisitive adventurers to explore. Birders flock to Nebraska to witness the breathtaking sandhill crane migration while nature enthusiasts can indulge in the spectacular vastness of the Great Plains. Nebraska was relatively undiscovered by Euro-American settlers until Lewis and Clark passed by it on the Missouri River in 1804. Trappers and hunters followed in their wake, followed by a wave of settlers during the 1840s, en route to Oregon. With the development of railroads and the passing of the Homestead Act in 1862, travelers settled in Nebraska and established farms, taking advantage of the state’s fertile soil. Visitors to the state can enjoy a wealth of historic and outdoor attractions to please any palate.
Lincoln, Nebraska is the state’s capital and one of its largest and most sought-after cities. This old city is awash in historic points of interest and museums to capture the cultural curiosity of any traveler. Visitors can head to the towering State Capitol building to view its architecturally stunning exterior, home to the only one-house non-partisan state legislature in the nation. Inquisitive guests are advised to head inside to view the stunning mosaics, carvings, sculptures, paintings and inlaid wood that adorn the interior. Couples and families alike can enjoy the entertainment that the Historic Haymarket has to offer. Originally the site of a 1870s market square, the quaint Haymarket now houses antique shops, galleries, craft boutiques and Nebraska’s first microbrewery. The city is home to a number of eclectic museums that can appeal to any audience or age group. Kids can learn as they play at the Lincoln Children’s Museum while history buffs can explore the evolution of communication at the Frank H. Woods Telephone Pioneer Museum, which features telephones dating back to the late nineteenth century. Couples who are looking for a romantic afternoon can flock to one of the city’s many wineries for a tour, wine tasting and samples of local cheeses, meats, breads and more.
Located on the Missouri River, Omaha has more to offer than first meets the eye. Children and adults alike can enjoy the wonder of the country’s largest indoor rainforest by stopping off at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo. The zoo features a number of grand and world-renowned exhibits that include the Scott Aquarium, the Hubbard Orangutan Forest, Bernice Grewcock Butterfly and Insect Pavilion, and the spectacular Skyfari aerial tram. Visitors looking for a less intense experience can learn about art and science at the Omaha Children’s Museum. Guests can head down to the Old Market District for a shopping, dining and entertainment experience unlike any other. Visitors are encouraged to stroll down the cobblestone streets and enjoy the live entertainment of street musicians, performers and vendors as they make their way through a city center leaden with hip boutiques, local restaurants, small pubs and jazz clubs. Guests can gawk at the stunning nineteenth century architecture, as Old Market District is located on the National Register of Historic Places.
Guests can flock to the Platte River Valley to watch as many as 500,000 sandhill cranes gather from February to April along the shoreline. This annual event is a popular attraction for birders, nature lovers and photographers alike. Those who are more interested in learning about the state’s history in an outdoor setting can retreat to Ash Hollow State Historical Park. Here visitors can gaze at the ruts from pioneers’ wagon wheels along the bluffs of Windlass Hill. Perspective spelunkers can enjoy an underground adventure at Ash Hollow Cave while those looking for a less hands-on learning adventure can view relics in the Visitor’s Center or set off on an interpretive tr
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