What to do and see in Nebraska, United States: The Best Scenic Walking Areas

June 15, 2021 Timmy Ribble

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. 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

2. Monument Valley Pathway

Scottsbluff, NE +1 308-632-0058 http://www.scottsbluff.org/pages-dept/pages-park/prpages-facilities/mvp/pathway.html
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4.5 based on 88 reviews

Monument Valley Pathway

Reviewed By billhordy - Kansas City, United States

went to north platte for long weekend from KC and spent a day at scotts bluff. worth the drive about 3 hours west. visitor center was closed but they did have park rangers walking around to answer questions. free admission was nice. views were amazing a bit hazy with wildfire smoke in the air. do take the walk down to the floor easy 1/2 mile trail. was a nice day. support local

3. South Overlook

Scotts Bluff National Monument, Gering, NE 69341-8504 +1 308-436-9701 http://www.nps.gov/scbl/planyourvisit/southoverlook.htm
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

South Overlook

Reviewed By Thor1412 - Horace, United States

Visitors will be rewarded for a "short walk with a long view" of the picturesque country surrounding Scotts Bluff National Monument. This is a very easy walk on a paved pathway The signs at the end of the trail have a lot of pertinent information about this part of Nebraska.

4. North Overlook

190276 Old Oregon Trail Rd Scotts Bluff National Monument, Gering, NE 69341-8504 +1 308-436-9701 http://www.nps.gov/scbl/planyourvisit/northoverlook.htm
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North Overlook

Reviewed By iamseanhurley

It’s a very manageable hike. Really nice that it is paved and there are plenty of great stops on the way up. My wife and I took our 2 yr old dog with us and we all did great (although I’m fairly sore the day after. Haha) and loved the views from the top. Definitely the hike you should do if you can manage the 600ft-ish in elevation. ????????

5. L.E Ray dog park

3315 Blaine Street S., Grand Island, NE 68801 +1 308-385-5426 http://www.grand-island.com/your-government/parks-and-recreation/parks-division/park-directory/l-e-ray-park
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

L.E Ray dog park

6. Summit Lake State Recreation Area

2787 County Road G Burt County, Neb., Tekamah, NE 68061-5010 +1 402-374-1727 http://outdoornebraska.gov
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