Discover places to go in Nebraska using this category, including itineraries for city visits, tips for kid-friendly destinations and restaurants to try. Learn about things to do in Nebraska State Parks and cities like Lincoln, Nebraska City, Chadron and more.
One of my favorite annual trips is the Holiday Trip for my family. I like to change the destination each year, but they all have to be within driving distance of Omaha. Over the years, we’ve had memorable Christmas-filled weekends in big cities like Chicago and Denver, as well as smaller (but no less festive)…
If you love the idea of being immersed in nature but you don’t like sleeping on the ground, cabins are for you. In Nebraska, I always look at the state parks for cabin choices. I’ve stayed at a few that I could recommend, but there are even more in the state I’ve yet to visit….
Nebraska can surprise you sometimes. Just like we’ve got our own little Badlands area and we have our own little Ozarks area, Indian Cave State Park near Shubert, Nebraska. One of the most southern state parks in the state, the topography is surprisingly hilly, wooded, and at times, cliff-like. It’s a beautiful park – and…
Nebraska has a surprising number of scenic trails for a state considered by some to be a “flyover state.” From the rugged trails of western Nebraska to the untouched prairie in the Sandhills and the shaded hills and vistas of eastern Nebraska, there’s a little bit of everything for hikers. I’ve explored a lot of…
If you’re a hiker, you likely have a favorite nearby spot to see the changing leaves. If you’re not, I’ve got you covered. I’ve been seeking scenic spots near Omaha for years, and my favorite time to enjoy them is the fall. So, if you want to see the fall colors, read on for my…
Traversing Nebraska’s highways and byways takes people to interesting locations. Some of the stops may involve visiting haunted attractions, ranging from an old railroad hotel to city parks. No area, it seems, is safe from hauntings in Nebraska. While Cornhusker fans will don their favorite outfit colored red and head to Lincoln for a home…
