Don't just pass it by as you travel across Interstate 80, stop for a while and explore the state with our list of the top attractions in Nebraska. Note: Some businesses may be temporarily closed due to recent global health and safety issues.
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. Although zoos are rarely the most exciting thing to see or do in a state, the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha is an exception. This unique acre facility is home to the world's largest indoor desert , the largest indoor jungle, and the largest nocturnal exhibit. The aquarium exhibits are engaging and offer opportunities to touch stingrays as they swim by. If you are looking for something completely different, take a ride on a camel.
After a long day of walking, the Lozier IMAX 3D theater is a great place to enjoy a feature, with a constantly changing line-up of movies. You can also grab a bite to eat, and let the kids play on the lighthouse at the replica Alaska seaport area called Glacier Bay Landing.
The Old Market is a terrific spot to shop, dine, and experience a glimpse of what Omaha would have looked like in its early days. Cobblestone streets and renovated old buildings from the early part of the 19th century give the area a quaint and historical feel. Housed in these interesting buildings are a diverse set of retail establishments ranging from galleries to coffee shops and fine dining establishments.
The Old Market is right downtown and is within easy walking distance to many of Omaha's other tourist attractions and top things to do, including the Durham Museum and the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. Accommodation: Top-Rated Hotels in Omaha. Fans of aircraft and aviation technology will be impressed by the extensive collections on display at this museum in Ashland, midway between Omaha and Lincoln.
First opened in as the Strategic Air Command, the museum grew over the years and in moved to its current location in a modern facility. A few years later, the name was changed to the Strategic Air and Space Museum. The museum is spread over , square feet and showcases all manner of airplanes, spacecraft, and special exhibits that change on a regular basis.
These missiles were designed to deliver nuclear warheads and fortunately for mankind were never used. Also on-site is a planetarium that features seasonal astronomy shows and motion rides for an additional fee that simulate the feeling of being in a helicopter and riding a roller coaster. A visit here can be combined with a trip to see the Lee G. Chimney Rock National Historic Site. Dating from 25 to 24 million years ago, the Chimney Rock formation rises feet above the surrounding countryside.
This dramatic rock spire was a noted landmark for pioneers heading westward in the early to midth century. The landscape today looks much as it did when wagon trains crossed this way during the great western migration. Visitors can get a sense of what it must have felt like for the pioneers when they arrived here. A visitor center on site provides information on the geology of the formation and the history of the Overland Trail.
A lively atmosphere, great restaurants, and restored historical buildings all combine to make the Haymarket area a fun place to visit at any time of year.
The restored water tower and town clock are a couple of the sightseeing attractions in this area. While there is always something going on in the Haymarket District, it can be particularly busy on days when the local university sports teams have games scheduled. Accommodation: Where to Stay in Lincoln.
Scotts Bluff National Monument. This imposing natural structure can be seen from far and wide across the Nebraska prairies. It was used as a landmark by Native Americans who inhabited the area, and later by travelers who passed by here in the midth century, including pioneers making their way west on the California, Oregon, and Mormon Trails. Spam canned meat is produced in Fremont. Nebraska has the U. Nebraska has more miles of river than any other state.
Nebraska is the only state in the union with a unicameral one house legislature. Nebraska was the first state to complete its segment of the nations mainline interstate system, a mile stretch of four lane highway.
The system of emergency communications, now used nationwide, was developed and first used in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nebraska has more underground water reserves than any other state in the continental U. Weeping Water is the nations largest limestone deposit and producer.
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French fur traders first visited Nebraska in the late s. Eastern Nebraska was acquired in the Louisiana Purchase in The first permanent white settlement was established at Bellevue in Western Nebraska was acquired by treaty following the Mexican War in The Union Pacific began its transcontinental railroad at Omaha in In , Nebraska became the only state in the Union to have a unicameral one-house legislature.
Members are elected to it without party designation. The system of emergency communications, now used nationwide, was developed and first used in Lincoln, Nebraska. Chimney rock was the most often mentioned landmark in journal entries by travelers on the Oregon Trail.
Nebraska has more miles of river than any other state. The Lied Jungle located in Omaha is the world's largest indoor rain forest. In , Edwin E. Perkins of Hastings invented the powdered soft drink Kool-Aid. The Ogalala aquifer is the U.
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