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.
If you’ve lived in the Omaha are for a few years, most likely you’ve heard of Two Rivers State Recreation Area, AKA Two Rivers. Having spent my childhood just a few miles from there, it’s surprising I had never been there. Well, not really. I hated fishing. My family didn’t do the “tent” thing. Flash-forward…
There’s a lovely state park halfway between Omaha and Lincoln with lookout towers offering views of a river, lush hardwood forests, paddleboats and a pool. If you’re thinking Mahoney State Park, think again. Platte River State Park is a quick 20-mile drive (give or take) from Omaha. It’s not usually the first park to come…
Not far from the Missouri border in southeastern Nebraska, about 10 miles from Brownville, is the Nebraska attraction, Indian Cave State Park. It’s known for great hiking trails, but also the activities that appeal to kids. UPDATED: This post was first written in 2014 and updated in January 2023 with up-to-date park prices, hours and…
Think Nebraska’s wildlife is boring? Think again. We recently visited Simmons Wildlife Safari in Ashland, Neb., (about 20 minutes west of Omaha). It was my dad’s first trip to the attraction, so we were excited for him to enjoy it with the kids. Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari quick facts Where: 16406…
I like to keep my options open. Because of this, I am a big fan of buffets. Not that I eat enough to make the price worth it, but because I get excited about all of the choices. My husband is the opposite. He prefers cut-and-dried, ordering off the menu. In fact, I often order…
On a recent cool, gray spring day, I took the kids to Platte River State Park in search of a waterfall. I needed some fresh air and a change of scenery, and the kids needed some place to run and explore. I can’t recall the last time I’d been to this park, if I ever…
