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Nebraska: One-Of-A-Kind Adventure

VISIT NEBRASKA.

Not many places are like Nebraska. And it’s probably not the first destination that comes to mind. But those who venture across our plains will be the first to tell you Nebraska is a one-of-a-kind destination filled with unexpected adventures and hidden gems. 

 

From the awe-striking rocky landscapes and natural monuments out west to the bustling cities and powerful Missouri riverfront back east, with a whole lot of heritage, culture and friendly faces in between, Nebraska is your playground. 

 

Follow in the footsteps of the pioneersNative Americanscowboys and explorers who charted these lands as you venture along trails through Nebraska’s stunning landscapes

Kayak, canoe, tube or tank nearly 80,000 miles of scenic rivers. See nearly a million sandhill cranes stop over during the annual spring migrationSample the bounty of our agriculture, from local wines and craft beer to fresh produce, dairy products and Prime Nebraska beef. Or experience ranch life firsthand by booking your very own ranch-cation

 

Whether you’re outdoorsy, a music fan, a history buff or an arts lover, we’ve got an experience for you. 

 

That goes for our events, too. Celebrate our pioneer and cowboy past with events like Sidney Gold Rush Days (June), NEBRASKAland Days (June) and Oregon Trail Days (July). Book your trip around a holiday event, from Cinco De Mayo (May) and the annual Arbor Day Celebration (April) to Hastings Pride (June) and HallowFest (October). We’ve even got towns devoted to St. Patrick’s DayFourth of July and Christmas. Plus, you’ll find only-in-Nebraska experiences, like Kool-Aid Days (August), Midwest Pirate Festival (August), Junk Jaunt (September) and the Great American Comedy Festival (June). Not to mention Nebraska staples: the College World Series (June), Nebraska’s Big Rodeo (July), the Nebraska State Fair (August) and Huskers Football Saturdays throughout the fall. 

 

Ready to visit Nebraska yet? Come join us on the plains. There’s a lot to explore in these wide-open spaces. 

Things To Do
Nothing to See or Do Here. Except for All of These Things.

Round up some friends, stock a cooler and climb into a livestock watering tank: you're going tanking on one of our scenic, gentle rivers.

Tubing in Nebraska
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Events
We get together. We do stuff. Is it really that surprising?

In spring, nearly 1 million sandhill cranes stop in Nebraska along their migratory path. View nature’s spectacle up close on a sanctuary or tour.

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Regions
The Most Fun You Can Have In These Parts

From hustle and bustle to thistles and bird whistles, every one of the state’s unique regions offers amazing experiences.

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Nebraska Regions

There are seven distinct regions in Nebraska and seven days in a week. Coincidence? Probably. But you’ll find plenty to do, and lots of ways to fill your time.

Metro
Metro Region

Home to nightlife, the fast lane, the In Crowd and more active culture than a barrel of yogurt.

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Northeast
Northeast Region map

Quaint, beautiful, and oh, so historic. Favored by explorers since Lewis & Clark got things started.

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Southeast
Southwest Region map

Caves, history, government, Huskers football, and a gigantic porch swing—what more could you want?

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Sandhills
Sandhills Region map

Gently flowing rivers, world-class golf, a town full of plywood people, and sandhills. (Duh.)

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South Central
South Central region map

A crane migration and tons of trails make this the home of wandering. If wandering ever stayed home. 

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Northwest
Northwest Region map

Totally amazing, from bluffs to buffaloes to the fact that the Oregon Trail is somehow in Nebraska. 

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Southwest
Southwest Region map

From cowboy hats to Boot Hill, the Wild West is very much alive. Except for the Boot Hill thing.

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Lodging
Party like it’s 1887.

Live like a 19th-century pioneer (minus the hardships) by staying and pitching in, if it suits you, on a traditional Nebraska homestead.

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Trip Ideas
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Lincoln Mud Fun Run
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Nebraska Passport
Discover Nebraska's Hidden Gems

Ready for some rootin’ tootin’ Nebraska fun? The Nebraska Passport features all kinds of stops, from museums, parks and local shops to restaurants, wineries and breweries. 

Calamus Outfitters leading a family on a Sandhills tour in a open-back truck.
SIGNATURE EVENT
Livestock Legacy in the ring: Aksarben Stock Show

The best of the best from 14 states compete in world-class livestock events at the Aksarben Stock Show at Fonner Park in Grand Island. Shop from 50+ cowboy vendors and celebrate agriculture’s future.

Two women posing next to the Double U Silver boot at Aksarban Stock Show.

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