The 10 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Nebraska, United States

June 6, 2021 Tynisha Seiler

Nebraska has something for everyone. From cowboys to wine industry, you’ll find many attractions when you visit this Great Plains state. If you are planning a family vacation to Nebraska, you won’t want to miss the Lincoln Children's Zoo in the state capital. Featuring more than 400 animals, you and the kids can see Amur leopards, Bactrian camels, river otters, eagles, crocodiles, reindeer, and more. At the zoo’s Butterfly Pavilion you can watch as butterflies emerge from their cocoon. The Aquacourt Family Water Park in Hastings features a wave pool, climbing wall and waterslides. In Omaha, Nebraska’s largest city, you won’t want to miss the Omaha Children's Museum. For history buffs, Lincoln is your place. This city is home to the Nebraska History Museum, with permanent exhibits that interpret more than 12,000 years of human experience on the Plains. You can make history personal in Lincoln with a visit to the Nebraska State Historical Society Headquarters, where you can research your family history. Omaha is also home to The Durham Museum, featuring restored train cars, 1940's storefronts and other historical artifacts. For a bit of Nebraska heritage, make sure you visit Front Street and Cowboy Museum in Ogallala and the Tri-State Old Time Cowboys Memorial Museum in Gordon. Learn about the area’s wine industry and history on a Nebraska Cork & Bottle Tour through Raymond, Pawnee City, Lexington and St. Paul, sampling fine wines and taking in the scenic views.
Restaurants in Nebraska

1. Scottish Rite Masonic Center

202 S 20th St, Omaha, NE 68102-1201 +1 402-342-1300 [email protected] http://www.scottishriteomaha.org
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Scottish Rite Masonic Center

2. The W Maple Omaha Rock

3606 N 156th St The UPS Store, Omaha, NE 68116-2158
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

The W Maple Omaha Rock

3. World's Largest Porch Swing

Riverside Park, Hebron, NE
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

World's Largest Porch Swing

Reviewed By erinnball - Denver, United States

A cute roadside attraction in a small town. It's worth a visit as the park and downtown area are also quite lovely. I love quirky things like this and it's connection to irrigation makes it even more endearing to the area.

4. Bob Devaney Sports Center

1600 Court St Near the intersection of Salt Creek Pkwy. and Antelope Valley Pkwy., Lincoln, NE 68588-1098 +1 402-472-3111 http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml
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5.0 based on 22 reviews

Bob Devaney Sports Center

Reviewed By Pioneer283694

During volleyball season, IF you can get tickets, the Nebraska women's volleyball team is consistently one of the best in the country. Go Big Red!

5. Cloisters on the platte

23332 Fishery Rd, Gretna, NE 68028-7427 +1 402-509-6250 [email protected] https://cloistersontheplatte.com/
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Cloisters on the platte

6. Carhenge

Route 87 On US Highway 87, Alliance, NE 69301 +1 308-762-3569 [email protected] http://www.carhenge.com/
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4.5 based on 613 reviews

Carhenge

Replica of Stonehenge that is created from old automobiles. Pit Stop Gift Shop is open during the summer, merchandise available in town at the Knight Museum in the winter.

Reviewed By 2doglady - Tennessee, United States

Carhenge is in the middle of a big field so you cannot miss it! They have added some other car art along the path here. I like the benches made from a truck tail gate! There is one car art called the autograph car that you can sign (names only it says, so it does not become trashy) so take your pen or marker with you. Fun stop and great photo opp along a long flat drive in Nebraska. It's free, too! Donations are accepted in a container where you enter.

7. Norfolk Arts Center

305 N 5th St, Norfolk, NE 68701-4092 http://www.norfolkartscenter.org
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Norfolk Arts Center

8. NoDo district

729 N 14th St, Omaha, NE 68102-4702 http://www.visitomaha.com/things-to-do/entertaining-neighborhoods/north-downtown/
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

NoDo district

9. Herb Mignery Sculpture Garden

Wheeler County Courthouse Square, Bartlett, NE
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Herb Mignery Sculpture Garden

10. Mormon Trail Center at Historic Winter Quarters

3215 State St, Omaha, NE 68112-1703 +1 402-453-9372 [email protected] http://www.lds.org/locations/mormon-trail-center-at-historic-winter-quarters?lang=eng
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4.5 based on 148 reviews

Mormon Trail Center at Historic Winter Quarters

Reviewed By JanAnd1961 - Omaha, United States

there is a little piece of history here from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day saints. they are open 10-8 and very friendly, kid friendly too.

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