/ REGIONS / WELCOME NEBRASKA TOURISM COMMISSIONERS Darrin Barner, John Chapo, Roger Jasnoch, Roger Kuhn, Starr Lehl, Deb Loseke, Barry McFarland, Ashley Olson, Robert Sabin, Jeanna Stavas, Sarah Sortum NEBRASKA TOURISM STAFF DIRECTOR John Ricks DEPUTY DIRECTOR Heather Hogue ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Shirley Wichman INDUSTRY RELATIONS Callie Austad ADVENTURE TRAVEL SPECIALIST Jenna Bartja Chimney Rock, Bayard GROUP TRAVEL COORDINATOR Micheal Collins MARKETING MANAGER Jenn Gjerde AGRITOURISM Karen Kollars GREETINGS, TRAVELERS Welcome to Nebraska! You’ve come to a place where you can discover stunning sunsets, starry night skies, and unique geographical diversity. Here you will enjoy Nebraska’s exceptional beauty, pioneer spirit, and a one-of-a-kind water activity we call tanking! Nebraska’s geographic features range from breathtaking buttes to wide-open prairies teeming with wildfl owers and fi refl ies. The Sandhills host Nebraska’s Star Party and tallest waterfall, Smith Falls. Our cities host additional excitement. Omaha is home to Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, a world-renowned attraction, and Lincoln boasts the Nebraska State Capitol—an architectural wonder worth exploring. At the end of your journey, you could discover why the state that may not be for everyone might just be for you. If you’re in search of natural beauty, jaw-dropping landscapes, and thriving urban entertainment come check us out. On behalf of the state of Nebraska and our tourism industry, welcome! I trust you will fi nd all the information you need in this guide to make your trip here a truly memorable one. Pete Ricketts Governor PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER Erin Lenz ACCOUNTANT Alisha Simonson PASSPORT PROGRAM COORDINATOR Madison Johnson PUBLISHED BY PUBLISHER Jay Salyers ACCOUNT DIRECTOR Rachael Root PROJECT MANAGER Kelli Chiri CONTENT DIRECTOR Samantha Crespo CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Valerie Gleaton Elizabeth Hey Kirk Ruhnke ART DIRECTOR Greg Insco ADVERTISING PRODUCTION MANAGER Abbie Gristy The Offi cial 2020 Not-At-All What You Thought State Travel Guide is a publication of the Nebraska Tourism Commission. Contents and design ©2020, all rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited. Every effort was made to ensure accuracy of the information in this guide as of press time (12/19). However, the Nebraska Tourism Commission and Miles Partnership assume no responsibility for errors, changes or omissions. The Offi cial 2020 Not-At-All What You Thought State Travel Guide is published by Miles Partnership for the Nebraska Tourism Commission. The NTC and Miles make no endorsement, representation or warranty regarding the suitability, quality or availability of any goods or services advertised or listed in this publication. Listings and advertisements are provided by the subject companies, and the NTC and Miles shall not be responsible or liable for any inaccuracy, omission or infringement of any third party’s rights therein, or for personal injury or any other damage or injury whatsoever. Miles would like to sincerely thank the Nebraska Tourism Commission and its tourism industry partners for supplying images for the guide, including: Art Whitton, Big Blue Ranch, Craig Chandler/University Communication of Nebraska-Lincoln, Crescent Moon Ale House, Dante, The Durham Museum, Eric Francis, Johansen Krause, Junkstock & Sycamore Farms, Kolache Factory, Legacy of the Plains Museum, Loup River Distilling, Monarch Prime & Bar, NEBRASKAland Magazine/ Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, The Offi ce of Governor Pete Ricketts, Omaha’s Herny Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, Papa Moon Vineyard & Winery, Peppermill, Prairie Plate Restaurant, Rick Neibel, Runza Restaurants, Schramm Education Center and Western Nebraska Tourism Coalition. 2 VisitNebraska.com
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