Nebraska Hub and Spoke Sample Group Itineraries

Drop your bags and belongings off at the hotel and go explore everything Nebraska has to offer. The following eight itineraries feature short, drivable day trips to surrounding attractions — perfect for tour groups that prefer to remain in one overnight location. Most of these itineraries are three to four days, but can be combined to create remarkable tours filled with a variety of unique Nebraska destinations, from history museums and nature centers to pioneer sites and must-try local eateries.

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Birds & Brushstrokes: Nebraska's Sandhill Crane Migration

Spend time exploring Nebraska’s Central Flyway, home to the great sandhill crane migration. Here you’ll discover cultural and heritage museums, wild west experiences and unrivaled birding opportunities. Groups overnight in Kearney and enjoy exciting day trips to bird and natural destinations across the central Nebraska flyway.

Sandhill cranes at Rowe Sanctuary.
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Grand Island: Platte River Playground

South Central Nebraska is chock-full of history! Day trip your way around Grand Island and it surrounding cities to see a living history farm, Native American artifacts and a collection of unique museums. Groups overnight in Grand Island each night and enjoy exciting day trips to destinations in Grand Island and across central Nebraska.

Stuhr Museum
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Omaha: Bright Lights, Big Cities

Nebraska’s largest city is home to all sorts of can’t-miss experiences. As you explore Omaha and the surrounding area, you’ll discover the rich heritage and culture of the region. Groups overnight in Omaha each night and enjoy exciting day trips to destinations in Omaha and across southeast Nebraska.

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North Platte: Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show

Head to North Platte and trek the state’s southwest region for cowboy reenactments, pioneer and railroad history tours and sips from local vineyards and breweries. Groups overnight in North Platte each night and enjoy exciting day trips to destinations in Nort Platte and across western Nebraska.

Golden Spike Tower & Visitor Center in North Platte
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Kearney: Let's Meet in the Middle

This region has a little something for everyone. With Kearney as your base, take advantage of the wide-ranging attractions of south-central Nebraska, from museums on the pioneers to the search for Bigfoot. Groups overnight in Kearney each night and enjoy exciting day trips to destinations in Kearney and across central Nebraska.

The Archway
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Lincoln: Urban Chic, Small Town Charm

Capitol building tours, riverboat cruises and eclectic museum experiences. This tour of southeast Nebraska centered around Lincoln is jam-packed with exciting attractions your group will love. Groups overnight in Lincoln each night and enjoy exciting day trips to destinations in Lincoln and across southeast Nebraska.

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Gering: Land of Rugged Buttes and Bluffs

Head west for nature escapes, ranch experiences and jaw-dropping natural attractions. Based in Gering, this trip will show your group the legacy of the pioneers and the state’s early settlers. Groups overnight in Gering each night and enjoy exciting day trips to destinations in Gering and across western Nebraska.

Scotts Bluff National Monument
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Norfolk & Knox County: Land Between Two Rivers

This northeastern itinerary leads you to Norfolk where you will venture to Johnny Carson’s old stomping grounds, along with Native American heritage sites, arts and nature centers, and more. Groups overnight in Norfolk each night and enjoy exciting day trips to destinations in Norfolk, the Santee Sioux Nation and across northeast Nebraska.

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