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.
Hope you’re wearing your stretchy pants. Nebraska is home to several gut-busting food challenges. Here are a few of the remarkable dishes you can order at Nebraska restaurants and attempt to finish for fame and glory (and maybe a T-shirt). Updated: This post was published in 2021 and has been updated in January 2025 to…
In the 12 years that I’ve been a travel blogger, I’ve been lucky to explore most of our home state, Nebraska. Granted, there are still a couple of Nebraska attractions and towns still on my bucket list…isn’t that the case for everyone? If you’d like to see some of the best Nebraska sights, here are a few…
Have you noticed the little chapel standing on a bluff overlooking Interstate 80 near the Gretna, Neb., exit? The Holy Family Shrine is part religion and part art. The glass-enclosed chapel allows visitors an opportunity to spend time praying, meditating, or just admiring its beauty. Inside Holy Family Shrine’s Chapel The Holy Family Shrine is…
I’ve been challenging myself and my friends to shop local and support local. I’ve found some Nebraska artists and locally-owned stores that will help get you into the holiday spirit this year. Some of the small businesses have a store-front or can be found at holiday markets, but the links below make it easy for…
I love Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, but I’m most familiar with the park in the summer. However, we’ve started visiting on unseasonably warm winter days and discovered a whole other side to the park. We enjoyed it so much, I decided to share my tips for visiting Mahoney State Park in the winter. Turns out,…
Celebrating the Halloween season is a lot of fun when the activities are outdoors. Nebraska State Park offers several popular annual events. From eerie hayrack rides to campsite decorating contests, there’s something for every mood — and all with a scenic backgdrop of nature. Read on for the best activities happening at state parks this…
