Gift a Nebraska experience this holiday season
FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Jenn Gjerde at 402-471-3768 or [email protected]
Kathy McKillip at 402-326-2449 or [email protected]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Gift a Nebraska experience this holiday season
LINCOLN, Neb. (December 11, 2015)— As the holidays get closer everyone is busy looking for that perfect gift. So the elves at the Nebraska Tourism Commission came up with 10 Nebraska gift ideas to help you out.
1.Tickets to the 2016 Olympic Swim Trials
For the third time, Omaha will host the Olympic Swim Trials. Make a splash this holiday season with tickets.
http://www.ticketmaster.com/search?tm_link=tm_header_search&user_input=2016+US+Olympic+Swim+Trials&q=2016+US+Olympic+Swim+Trials
2. Registration for the 9th Annual Polar Bear Tank Race
If you’re looking for some winter fun that’s out of the ordinary, sign a team up for the Polar Bear Tank Races, there are limited tanks, so register early.
http://www.sandhillsjourney.com/page-single.php?itemid=454
3. A 2016 Nebraska Park Permit
A permit is required when entering all state parks, state historical parks and state recreation areas. This is a gift that will keep on giving all year round. Purchase this for family and friends so you can spend time doing outside activities or playing at the lake. Your boating friends will love you.
http://outdoornebraska.ne.gov/parks/permits/permits.asp
4. Membership to a Children’s Museum
Enjoy almost limitless playtime with a membership to a Children’s Museum. Passes can be bought for any of the children’s museums across the state.
Omaha Children’s Museum- http://www.ocm.org/
Lincoln Children’s Museum- http://www.lincolnchildrensmuseum.org/
York Area Children’s Museum - http://www.yorkareachildrensmuseum.org/
Kearney Children’s Museum- http://kearneychildrensmuseum.org/
Children’s Museum of Central Nebraska- http://cmocn.org/
North Platte Children’s Museum- http://npchildrensmuseum.com/
5. Registration to explore Nebraska on a 2016 Nebraska Tourism Commission tour
The Nebraska Tourism Commission is working on bus trips to different parts of the state in 2016. A journey to a new place makes a wonderful present. Below are some of the planned adventures. For more information about 2016 tours contact Micheal Collins at (402)471-3795 or [email protected].
MARCH Sandhill Crane Migration - Grand Island
MAY Corkhopping & Beer Tasting - Ashland, Springfield, Bellevue, Papillion
JUNE/JULY Tanking & Sandhill Safari Adventure - Burwell
AUGUST Platte River Airboat Tours
SEPTEMBER Wine of Nebraska’s Bohemian Alps - Seward, Stromsburg, Brainard
OCTOBER Corkhopping in Southeast Nebraska
6. Tickets to a Show at Lincoln’s Lied Center for Performing Arts
From Dr. Suess’ The Cat in the Hat to Flashdance, the Lied Center is always hosting topnotch entertainers. Buy tickets for the theater lover in your life and don’t forget to buy one for yourself.
http://www.liedcenter.org/
7. A 2016 Membership to the local zoo
Christmas in July? A yearlong membership to the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, the Lincoln Children’s Zoo or the Riverside Discovery Center means endless trips for the family and a lot of memories to be made.
http://www.omahazoo.com/visit/membership/
http://www.lincolnzoo.org/membership/membership.html
http://riversidediscoverycenter.org/Plan-Your-Visit/Memberships
8. Tickets to a show at the Omaha Orpheum or The Holland Center
Enjoy a live performance at these two Omaha venues, known for bringing world renown shows.
https://www.omahaperformingarts.org/orpheum/
9. Tickets to the NORCEA Women’s Olympic Volleyball Qualification Tournament
Some of the best volleyball players in the world will play at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in January. Tickets are still available.
http://www.pinnaclebankarena.com/events/detail/norceca-womens-olympic-qualification-tournament
10. Tickets to the International Omaha
Catch the fever in 2016 (May 5-7) and make plans to attend the World Cup in Omaha in 2017, when these equestrian events take place in a cowboy state.
http://www.omahaworldcup2017.com/
“The holidays are a great time to celebrate family and Nebraska. These are just a few unique gift ideas that promote our state,” said Kathy McKillip, Executive Director of the Nebraska Tourism Commission.
For more information about travel, events and unique destinations in Nebraska, order your free travel guide today at www.VisitNebraska.com. Then stay connected with Nebraska Tourism on our Visit Nebraska Facebook page, on Twitter, on Pinterest and on YouTube.
The mission of the Nebraska Tourism Commission is to expand Nebraska’s dynamic and diverse travel industry making it more viable by creating awareness, attracting increased visitors which results in greater tourism revenue and economic gain throughout the state. To learn more, go to www.VisitNebraska.com.
