CONTENTS BE INSPIRED Welcome to Nebraska .......................... 6 Regions of Nebraska (with Map) ....... 12 Omaha ............................................ 14 Lincoln ............................................ 16 East ................................................ 18 Central ........................................... 20 West .............................................. 22 Family Fun ......................................... 24 Eat & Drink ......................................... 28 Outdoors ............................................ 32 Agritourism ....................................... 40 START PLANNING Events ................................................ 56 Do, Eat & Stay ................................... 60 JOIN THE FUN Nebraska Passport Program Ready to hit the road? Request your 2018 Nebraska Passport booklet and this summer hit highlights across the state. Each year, the Passport program features 80 of Nebraska’s hidden gems—parks, attractions, restaurants, wineries and more—giving YOU the opportunity to experience new adventures. Look for Passport stories sprinkled throughout this guide, and as you fill your Scenic Byways ......................................................... 44 Take us with you! View or download an electronic version of the Nebraska Official State Travel Guide at VisitNebraska.com . passport, share your stories with us at NebraskaPassport.com /VisitNebraska @Visit_Nebraska @NebraskaTourism /VisitNebraska /NebraskaTourism ON THE COVER 2018 Nebraska Official State Travel Guide BIRD’S EYE VIEW: Sandhill cranes in the Platte River valley. Photo by Nebraska native VISITNEBRASKA.COM Michael Forsberg. 4 Visit Nebraska