CONTENTS FIND INSPIRATION START PLANNING Northwest 48 Sandhills 54 Southwest 64 South Central 72 Northeast 84 Metro 94 Southeast 104 08 CALENDAR OF EVENTS A sampling of our favorite annual events, celebrating everything from dancing chickens to fried cattle cojones. 10 WELCOME TO NEBRASKA Pack up your misconceptions: It’s time you discovered all there is to discover about Nebraska. RESOURCES Travel Resources 04 Nebraska State Map See end of guide NEBRASKA BREWING COMPANY, OMAHA 14 AGRITOURISM Roll up your sleeves: We’re headed to some of the state’s finest guest ranches, farms and local markets. THE OFFICIAL 2019 NOT-AT-ALL WHAT YOU THOUGHT STATE TRAVEL GUIDE VISIT NEBRASKA ON THE COVER If it sounds unusual, it sounds right to us. That’s why, come summer, you’ll see folks bobbing down Nebraska’s gentle rivers in giant “drums” made of metal. We call it tanking, and we designed it with lazy float trips and laughs in mind. Turn to page 27 for a tip on where to try it. 19 CULINARY Take a foodie’s road trip through Nebraska. Warning: Tender steak, chocolate cake and just-picked veggies ahead. 24 FAMILY In Nebraska, family fun can happen anywhere—from pioneer trails to fossil beds to livestock tanks. LAKE MCCONAUGHY, OGALLALA HENRY DOORLY ZOO AND AQUARIUM, OMAHA 30 OUTDOORS If you packed for flat and boring, you’ll be sorry. Waterfalls, scenic rivers and moon-like hikes await. ON THE COVER If it sounds unusual, it sounds right to us. That’s why, come summer, you’ll see folks bobbing down Nebraska’s gentle rivers in giant “drums” made of metal. We call it tanking, and we designed it with lazy float trips and laughs in mind. You should try it. 36 SCENIC BYWAYS Nine byways. 100% scenic. And 100% ready for you to follow them wherever you want in the state. 6 VisitNebraska.com
Nebraska Official State Travel Guide The Official 2019 Not-At-All What You Thought State Travel Guide: Page 10
