Nebraska

Nebraska is about space and continuity. The landscape doesn’t change abruptly, but the experience builds as you move through it and start to notice the variations.

Trips here are often defined by long stretches of road that connect smaller towns and outdoor areas. The distance between stops is part of the rhythm, and the state rewards steady movement rather than constant stopping.

Different parts of Nebraska feel similar at first, but the more time you spend in it, the more those differences start to stand out. That’s where the state becomes more interesting.

Spring and fall offer the most comfortable conditions for travel. Summer is viable, but exposure and heat can influence how long you stay out at a time.

Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Arapahoe

Known as "the town where the hi-ways meet." Located in south central Nebraska, it is at the intersection of Highways 6/34 and Highway 283. The Arapahoe Indians were honored when…

Explore Arapahoe →

Cities to Explore

Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Alvo

No other community in the United States is known by the name "ALVO." Early settlers…

Explore →

Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Alma

Alma is a community that has a rather unique blend of young business people and…

Explore →

Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Alexandria

Explore →

Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Albion

Known as "The Gateway to the Sandhills," Albion borders the famous ranch and cattle country…

Explore →

Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Avoca

Explore →

Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Bancroft

Along the rolling lands of eastern Nebraska, there is perhaps no more fascinating scene than…

Explore →

Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Ainsworth

This sandhills town of 1800 people sits at the center of the seven county region…

Explore →

Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Ashland

Ashland has been included in Midwest Living Magazine's '75 Great Small-Town Getaways." Located on the…

Explore →

View all 134 cities in Nebraska →

Lakes & Parks

Lakes

Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Branched Oak Lake SRA

Explore →

Quiet holds here.

The stillness is part of the experience.

Davis Creek Reservoir

Explore →

Quiet holds here.

The stillness is part of the experience.

Elwood Reservoir

Explore →

Head out.

The best views are just offshore.

Burchard Lake State Park

Explore →

Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Box Butte Reservoir

Explore →

Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Harlan County Lake

Explore →

Find the rhythm.

The process matters more than the result.

Enders Lake

Explore →

Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Johnson Lake

Explore →

View all 19 lakes in Nebraska →

Parks

Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Smith Falls State Park

Explore →

Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Indian Cave State Park

Explore →

Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Ponca State Park

Explore →

Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Niobrara State Park

Explore →

Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Fort Robinson State Park

Explore →

Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Chadron State Park

Explore →

Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Mahoney State Park

Explore →

Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Wildcat Hills SRA

Explore →

Upcoming Events

Explore Nebraska by Category

Browse all categories →

Explore a Region Prairie Lakes Region 19 counties  ·  7 regions in Nebraska

The Prairie Lakes Region covers the south-central plains of Nebraska, the broad agricultural country running from the Kansas line north…

Browse all regions →
Explore a County Boone County 4 cities  ·  57 counties in Nebraska

Nebraska's Scenic Highway 14 extends through Boone County and provides an excellent one or two day trip to the county's…

Browse all counties →