Nebraska Official State Travel Guide - The Official 2020 Not-At-All What You Thought State Travel Guide
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2019-12-14 01:00:35
It’s truly wild out here: Rugged bluff s rise from the land, turning wide-open spaces into shared national treasures.
WHAT TO DO
Bring your camera to Kimball: This is your stop for birdwatching, wildflower-viewing and agritourism adventures. Monkey Ranch Buffalo Tours offers close-up encounters with American bison. Stroll the Heritage Gardens and check out the latest cultural exhibit at Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center in Chadron. Climb the steps of Nebraska’s 55-foot-tall stone lighthouse for a panoramic view at Lake Minatare State Recreation Area. In Gering, catch a festival or concert under the stars at Five Rocks Amphitheater.
WHERE TO STAY
History and hospitality meet at Barn Anew B&B Country Retreat in Mitchell. Stay in the centuryold barn, restored and showcasing bluff views from its balcony. Overnight your horse or come for birdwatching at Sheepwagon Hideouts near Chadron. Located on the timbered ridges of RuJoDen Ranch, you might spot bobcat, elk or bighorn sheep along with more than 125 species of birds. Or, enjoy a homey stay, complete with daily brunch, at Grandma Lala’s B&B in Alliance.
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WHERE TO EAT
At the Tangled Tumbleweed in Scottsbluff, order wine and tapas or pair a mimosa with avocado toast—the menu is ever-changing. Newberry’s in Alliance is serious about coffee, but don’t miss hearty breakfast dishes and lunchtime sandwiches. Head to Laura Lee’s Double L Country Store and Café on Highway 71 near Harrisburg for irresistible home-cooking. Kimball Bakery is craveable too, but arrive early—Kimball locals know that these doughnuts go fast.
WHERE TO DRINK
Rub elbows with the locals at Beer & Loathing in Kimball. Here, cold brews and cocktail specials complement classic bar food. At Fly Over Brewing Company in Scottsbluff, craft lagers and ales, made with Nebraska malt, pair well with wood-fired pizzas baked in an Italian oven. Find the pick-me-up you need at Mark Ferrari Specialty Coffees in Oshkosh. Order a specialty drink and take home a bag—all of the coffees in this shop are Nebraska-roasted.
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