OLD WEST BALLOON FEST NORTHWEST Old West Balloon Fest Mitchell Watch as 50 hot-air balloons ascend over Scotts Bluff National Monument at Old West Balloon Fest. Carhenge Alliance A scale replica of Stonehenge built from 39 automobiles stands on farmland in northwestern Nebraska. This quirky roadside attraction is a must. Our Heritage Guest Ranch Crawford Roll up your sleeves and experience ranch life. Join in cattle herding, livestock feeding, calving and fence repairs as part of your ranchcation. SANDHILLS Victoria Springs State Recreation Area Anselmo Spend a quiet afternoon paddleboating or fishing the pond. Then, have a family picnic with grills and a picnic shelter onsite. NORTHEAST Pawnee Plunge Columbus Cool off this summer with the lazy river, splash pad, lap pool, water slides and surf simulator at Pawnee Plunge. WOODY’S AIRBOAT TOURS WOODY’S AIRBOAT TOURS Valentine National Wildlife Refuge Norfolk Lodge & Suites Valentine Home to 350-plus animal species, this wildlife refuge is the perfect place to reconnect with nature. Birders, hikers, hunters and anglers are welcome. Norfolk With a heated indoor pool, 18-hole mini-golf course, the SandBar & Grill and Divots Brewery & Tap Room all onsite, these accommodations are perfect for a family getaway. Woody’s Airboat Tours Calamus Outfitters Burwell Book a tanking or tubing trip with Calamus Outfitters. Then, hop in the back of a Jeep for a safari-style Sandhills Ranch Habitat EcoTour. Fremont Cruise down the Platte River on an airboat tour with Woody’s. Your trip could include wildlife sightings and sandbar stops — scenic river views are guaranteed. 16 VisitNebraska.com/family
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