Top Things to do in Nebraska
Top Hotels in Nebraska
- 1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham North Platte
- 2. Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites
- 3. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lincoln Airport, NE
- 4. Hampton Inn Omaha West-Lakeside
- 5. Husker Inn
- 6. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lincoln North Hotel and Conference Center, NE
- 7. Hampton Inn Lincoln Airport
- 8. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Omaha West
- 9. Best Western Plus York Hotel & Conference Center
- 10. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Sidney, NE
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Top 10 Visitor Centers in Nebraska, United States
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. Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway Visitor Center
2. Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Center for those wanting more information on Lincoln, Nebraska.
3. Crane Trust Nature & Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 267 reviews
Crane Trust Nature & Visitor Center is the public face of the Platte River Whooping Crane Maintenance Trust. We are a nonprofit whose mission is the preservation and restoration of Platte River Valley habitat for whooping cranes, sandhill cranes, and other migratory birds. The Nature & Visitor Center has 10 miles of walking trails, an observation tower, a bison herd, art gallery, gift shop, and informational exhibits. We also offer tourism information for the state of Nebraska. During the spring crane migration, we offer viewing blind tours to see cranes up close on their river roosts and driving maps of the area so visitors can see the cranes while they are in the fields feeding.
Reviewed By 382chrisw - Omaha, United States
The tour was well organized by enthusiastic, knowledgeable volunteers. The blinds were right on the riverbank, and the view was amazing. We chose the evening viewing and would like to come again for a morning tour. Can’t say enough good things about the center and the viewing experience. I wish I had taken more time in the gift shop.
4. Homestead National Historical Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 204 reviews
With the promise of Free Land, the Homestead Act of 1862 enticed millions to cultivate the frontier. Families, immigrants, women, and freed slaves flooded 10 percent of the nation’s land to chase their American Dream. American Indian cultures and natural environments gave way to diverse settlement, agricultural success, and industrial advancement—building our nation and changing the land forever.
Reviewed By Czech_Nebraskan - Lincoln, United States
Start with the film presentation - sobering & thoughtful film program examines the political impetus to use settlers to push native peoples off their homelands & occupy the interior of US. Brutal environmental challenges compounded with lack of preparation by homesteaders & failure of government to support them - sent into the wilderness to filter the fittest from the weakest. great database set up to see if your family filed for a homestead.
5. Boys Town Visitors Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Over 100,000 visitors from across the United States are welcomed to the Village of Boys Town each year. Bring your family and see Father Flanagan's vision for changing the way America cares for children, families and communities at the world-famous Village of Boys Town! Free activities for the whole family!
6. Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 136 reviews
Walk in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark and Seaman the dog on our 79-acre property. Step aboard an authentic full sized 55-foot replica of the Keelboat used by the explorers over 200 years ago. Relive the adventure by exploring our interactive exhibits: burrow with the Prairie Dogs, run with the American Bison, be surprised by our ferocious Grizzly Bear. Listen to the calls of every bird that was documented along the expedition. Pull the oars on the pirogue. Avoid the snags as you race down the Missouri River with our newest exhibit. Go into the 48 foot in diameter Plains Indian Earth Lodge. Follow our trails to the Missouri River Overlook and the Birding Amphitheater. Bring a snack lunch to enjoy at our outdoor picnic area!
Reviewed By kansasteacher2
This is a hidden gem! If you have any interest at all in Lewis and Clark's travels, you should see this. We spent about two hours here. There are three floors of exhibits and some trails outside, including one to an overlook of the Missouri River. Very nice 30-minute documentary film as well. Highly recommended.
7. Golden Spike Tower and Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 530 reviews
Reviewed By GeekHistory - Dover, United States
From the Golden Spike Tower the 7th-floor open-air observation deck offered great views the of Union Pacific Railroad Bailey Yard and surrounding area. We enjoyed the 7th-floor open-air observation deck but the fully enclosed 8th floor of the Golden Spike Tower offers some additional information and exhibits. Although Tripadvisor has them listed separately, there is no separate attraction for tourists to visit he Bailey Yard. You view the Bailey Yard from the Golden Spike Tower.
8. Hudson-Meng Bison Kill Research & Visitor Center
9. High Point Welcome Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By CrankingChick - Tucson, United States
We found this Welcome Center while driving north on Highway 71. It's located on the south side of Interstate 80 at exit 20. It was definitely a welcome sight as there aren't many services out in the grassland - clean, well-equipped restrooms were a relief! The women that run this tourism office are exceptionally friendly and helpful. They have well-organized travel and tourism information to share for the entire region. We were pleased to find state maps and brochures for some of the attractions we planned to visit. Snacks and drinks are available and there are picnic tables outside. They also have a small gift shop and a free book swap library. We purchased a t-shirt and lingered for quite a while chatting with the knowledgeable hostesses.
