CONTENTS FIND INSPIRATION START PLANNING 06 CALENDAR OF EVENTS A sampling of our favorite annual events, celebrating everything from dancing chickens to fried cattle cojones. 47 REGIONS INTRODUCTION NORTHWEST 48 SANDHILLS 53 SOUTHWEST 60 SOUTH CENTRAL 66 NORTHEAST 77 METRO 84 SOUTHEAST 91 10 WELCOME TO NEBRASKA Pack up your misconceptions: It’s time you discovered all there is to discover about Nebraska. 14 RESOURCES TRAVEL RESOURCES 05 NEBRASKA STATE MAP BETWEEN THE INSIDE FRONT COVER AND PAGE 1 AGRITOURISM Roll up your sleeves: We’re headed to some of the state’s fi nest guest ranches, farms and local markets. Courthouse and Jail Rocks, Bridgeport 19 CULINARY Take a foodie’s road trip through Nebraska. Warning: Tender steak, chocolate cake and just-picked veggies ahead. THE OFFICIAL 2020 [NOT-AT-ALL WHAT YOU THOUGHT] VISIT NEBRASKA STATE TRAVEL GUIDE 24 FAMILY In Nebraska, family fun can happen anywhere—from pioneer trails to fossil beds to livestock tanks. Kayaking, Lisco 30 OUTDOORS If you packed for fl at and boring, you’ll be sorry. Waterfalls, scenic rivers and moon-like hikes await. 36 SCENIC BYWAYS Nine byways. 100% scenic. And 100% ready for you to follow them wherever you want in the state. ON THE COVER What do you get when you combine clear air with low light pollution and wide-open views? Nebraska’s spectacular night skies, like this one above Toadstool Geologic Park in Crawford. Yep, that’s the Milky Way in the midst of those stars. Come see it for yourself at star-gazing parties and observatories across the state. COVER CREDIT: HAAG/NEBRASKALAND MAGAZINE, NEBRASKA GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION 104 ACTIVITY PAGE Murphy Ranch, Stuart CREDIT: RICK NEIBEL 4 VisitNebraska.com
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