/ 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 INDUSTRY RELATIONS Callie Austad ADVENTURE TRAVEL SPECIALIST Jenna Bartja GROUP TRAVEL COORDINATOR Micheal Collins MARKETING MANAGER Jenn Gjerde PASSPORT PROGRAM COORDINATOR Madison Johnson AGRITOURISM Karen Kollars SCOTTS BLUFF NATIONAL MONUMENT, GERING DEAR FRIENDS, Welcome to the beautiful state of Nebraska! Our state is a place of tremendous natural beauty. From the Missouri River Valley to the Sandhills that roll into Pine Ridge, we have a diverse landscape with diverse experiences all across our state. There’s so much for you to discover. This year, I hope you explore Nebraska. Consider heading outdoors this fall to one of our state parks. Or, this winter, snowshoe through the open prairie. Each spring and summer, you can witness the jaw-dropping sandhill crane migration on the banks of the Platte River, or let the water crash over you at the state’s largest waterfall, Smith Falls. In addition to our great outdoors, Nebraska boasts a mix of modern living and small town life all across the state. In Omaha, you can enjoy the College World Series in the heart of the city, The Old Market. Near Mitchell, you can watch hot air balloons fill the sky, with the Scotts Bluff National Monument as a backdrop at the Old West Balloon Fest. At the end of your journey, you might discover why the state that may not be for everyone is for you. Enjoy its natural beauty, breathtaking scenery and thriving urban entertainment. On behalf of the state of Nebraska and our tourism industry, welcome! I trust you will find all the information you need in this guide to make your trip a truly memorable one. Pete Ricketts Governor PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER Erin Lenz ACCOUNTANT Alisha Simonson ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Shirley Wichman PUBLISHED BY PUBLISHER Jay Salyers ACCOUNT DIRECTOR Jordan Kuglitsch PROJECT MANAGER Mattie Hannigan CONTENT DIRECTOR Samantha Crespo CONTRIBUTING WRITERS & EDITORS JT Mullen Janet Fusco Kirk Ruhnke ART DIRECTOR Kim Hanrahan GRAPHIC DESIGNER Jared Lloyd ADVERTISING PRODUCTION MANAGER Jose Martinez The Official 2021 Not-At-All What You Thought State Travel Guide is a publication of the Nebraska Tourism Commission. Contents and design ©2021, 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 (12/20). However, the Nebraska Tourism Commission and Miles Partnership assume no responsibility for errors, changes or omissions. The Official 2021 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: Arbor Day Farm, Beaver Crossing Country Cabin, Boitano’s Lounge & Bar, The Durham Museum, Emilie Bourvier, Fairfield Opera House, Flyover Brewing Company, Harmony Nursery and Daylily Farm, Heartland Elk Ranch, Johansen Krause, Lazy RW Distillery, Legacy of the Plains Museum, Monkey Ranch Buffalo Tours, Monarch Prime & Bar, NEBRASKAland Magazine/Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Niobrara Valley Vineyards, Norfolk Lodge and Suites, Ohiya Casino & Resort, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, Prairie Plate Restaurant, Rick Neibel, Quentin Farley, Soulful Salvage, Steeple Brewing Co., Uncle Buck’s Lodge, Visit Omaha, Whispering Pines Bed & Breakfast. Soooo NOT BORING: We have one job: to make sure you don’t think of Nebraska as a place with nothing to do. Turn the page to start finding loads of ideas to the contrary, including these periodic SOOOO NOT BORING call-outs. You know, just as a reminder. ! 2 Find out more at VisitNebraska.com Photo courtesy of Nebraska Tourism
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