If there’s one time of year all eyes are on Nebraska City, it’s in the fall. Crowds visit the orchards and there are hayrack rides and all sorts of festival, autumn-y events. And there’s AppleJack Festival, named by USA Today as one of the Top 10 Harvest Festivals in America. So, here’s why you’ll want…
If you’re looking for the best pumpkin patches, corn mazes, apple orchards other fun places to visit or things to do in Nebraska this fall, this is the list! I’ve included some destinations in Iowa for fall activities that are manageable for autumn day trips, too. UPDATED: This post was first published in 2017 and…
Every state has its naturally-occurring oddities, or at least, things found in nature that have been around forever. In Iowa, one of these oddities is the Tree In The Middle Of The Road. The name says it all – well, specifically, it’s a 100-foot-tall cottonwood tree in the middle of an intersection. Curious? Read why…
There is a head-spinning amount of events and things to do in Omaha the first weekend of September…AKA Labor Day Weekend. Whether you want live music or an early visit to the pumpkin patch, or if you want to stay indoors and catch the final weekend of a special exhibition, it’s all happening over Labor…
Thursday is a great day for Omaha Happy Hour promotions at local restaurants and bars. You’ll find all sorts of food specials at a fraction of the regular price! Read on for a list of the best food and drinks specials in the metro area. UPDATED: This post was first published in 2020 and has…
There’s something universally delightful about savoring a scoop of ice cream, especially on a warm day. But for those of us lucky enough to call Omaha home, the pleasure isn’t just in the scoop, but where you get it from. From vintage parlors that evoke memories of simpler times to modern establishments that experiment with…
