CHADRON STATE PARK, CHADRON WHAT’S THERE TO DO HERE ANYWAY? FIND INSPIRATION 6 START PLANNING CALENDAR OF EVENTS A sampling of our favorite annual events, celebrating everything from dancing chickens to fried cattle cojones. 25 AGRITOURISM Roll up your sleeves: We’re headed to some of the state’s finest guest ranches, farms and local markets. 47 REGIONS INTRODUCTION 48 SOUTHEAST 65 METRO 70 NORTHEAST 76 SOUTH CENTRAL 87 SOUTHWEST 92 SANDHILLS 98 NORTHWEST 10 14 30 36 WELCOME TO NEBRASKA Pack up your misconceptions: It’s time you discovered all there is to discover about Nebraska. OUTDOORS If you packed for flat and boring, you’ll be sorry. Waterfalls, scenic rivers and moon-like hikes await. FAMILY In Nebraska, family fun can happen anywhere — from pioneer trails to fossil beds to family fun parks. SCENIC BYWAYS Nine byways. 100% scenic. And 100% ready for you to follow them wherever you want in the state. RESOURCES 5 TRAVEL RESOURCES NEBRASKA STATE MAP Inside Front Cover 20 CULINARY Take a foodie’s road trip through Nebraska. Warning: Tender steak, just-picked veggies and chocolate cake ahead. THE OFFICIAL 2021 [NOT-AT-ALL WHAT YOU THOUGHT VISIT NEBRASKA THE OFFICIAL 2020 [NOT-AT-ALL WHAT YOU THOUGHT] AND CATTLE TANKS. Canoes, kayaks, tubes… VISIT NEBRASKA | THE OFFICIAL 2021 [NOT-AT-ALL WHAT YOU THOUGHT] STATE TRAVEL GUIDE STATE TRAVEL GUIDE VISIT NEBRASKA STATE TRAVEL GUIDE TAKE US WITH YOU View or download an electronic version of The Official 2021 Not-At-All What You Thought State Travel Guide at VisitNebraska.com. Sure, there are a million ways to get down a river. It just so happens that out here we use cattle tanks. It may not be the most conventional choice, but that’s what makes it genius. That, and the fact that they have room for everyone and a giant cooler. A leisurely mosey down the river; paddling optional. DISCOVER MORE AT BuffaloBillsAdventures.com That’s why float trips down the Platte River with Dusty Trails get Buffalo Bill’s Buffalo of Approval. 800-955-4528 | BuffaloBillsAdventures.com 4 Find out more at VisitNebraska.com
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