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Nebraska travel guide

Pioneer trail landmarks, a world-famous crane migration and great steaks.

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Capital
Lincoln
Best time to go
Mar (cranes), May–Sep
Daily budget
$ about $120–170 a day
Fly into
OMA Omaha
LNK Lincoln

History

Top places to visit in Nebraska

  1. Sandhill crane migration

    Half a million cranes on the Platte River each March.

  2. Chimney Rock

    The famous Oregon Trail landmark.

  3. Scotts Bluff National Monument

    Climb the bluff the pioneers used as a guide.

  4. Omaha

    Henry Doorly Zoo and the Old Market district.

  5. Carhenge

    Stonehenge, rebuilt from old cars.

What to eat in Nebraska

  • Runza sandwich
  • Nebraska steak
  • Reuben sandwich
  • Kool-Aid (invented here)

When is the best time to visit Nebraska?

Mar, May–Sep is usually the best time to visit Nebraska (cranes). Budget-friendly: about $120–170 a day for one person, including a shared hotel room and meals.

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Budgets are rough mid-range costs per person, including a shared hotel room and meals. Always check opening times and prices before you go.