Road tripping across Nebraska can be long and boring if you don’t have a plan for rest stops (other than “to get to the other side”). Interstate 80 cuts through Nebraska, running east to west and surrounded by mostly flat farmland. If you stick just to the interstate rest stops and visitor centers you’d think…
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…
With so many restaurants to choose from, Omahans may seem spoiled when it comes to selecting a place to dine. From local mom and pop eateries to national chains, Omaha’s dining scene features more than 500 restaurants. That can make choosing the perfect dining spot very difficult. One way to explore the culinary landscape is…
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…
One of Omaha’s newest entertainment options, Smash Park La Vista, is the perfect place to take teens. I suspected as much when I visited during a soft opening event, and confirmed it recently when I took four teens one afternoon. As a bonus, the Smash Park outing was fun for me, too. Disclosure: This post…
