Visit Nebraska!

The Good Life

In a land filled with breathtaking views, rich history, and scenic landscapes, Nebraska holds internationally recognized attractions that draw large crowds of people every year, without fail. In 2010 some of the most popular places included, Fort Robinson State Park, and Arbor Lodge State Historical Park Museum. Nebraska truly includes something for everyone.

Scenic Adventures-

Arbor Lodge:

Located right in Nebraska City, visitors will find the home of J. Sterling Morton, who founded Arbor Day in 1872. The mansion on the site is surrounded by a 65-acre arboretum with more than 250 different specied on tress and shurbs, most planted by Morton.

Scott's Bluff National Monument: 

More than 250,000 people passed this very location while traveling west on the Oregon Trail. Looming 800 feet about the North Platte River Valley, The bluff strikes a dramatic pose againt the flat prarie. 

Visitors can view special exhibits and artifacts at the monumentis museum. On a clear day many will drive to the top of the bluff for breathtaking vistas, including viewd of Chimney Rock. 

Historical Parks and Museums-

Fort Robinson State Park:

Buffalo Bill Ranch

Located in the scenic Pine Region of the State, this fort played a role in a number of battles with Native Americans, and is the Exact place where Chief Crazy Hourse surrendered in 1877, after the Battle of Little Bighorn.

Today the park spans accross 22,000 acres and holds frontier artifacts that are displayed in the former post headquarters, now a museum. One of many buildings open to visitors.

Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park:

A public idol, William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody was an embodiment of the traditional "rags-to-riches" success story. He gained a reputation as a  fine marksman, and tales of his prowess spread. He eventually demonstrated his skills and talents onstage. His theather act made him wealthy and he organized a rodeo event that evolved into his Wild West Show. 

Today Visitors can marvel at the treasures and memorabilia inside his barn and 19-room home.

Fun Family Activities-

Railroad Town:

Carhenge

Sitting inside the Stuhr Museum, which illustrates several types of towns that were created on The Nebraska Praries, Railraod town is within a 60-acre site in accordance with the plans of a rail company.

Aso on the grounds are dozens of authentic 19th-century buildings that line the villages quaint streets. 

Carhenge: 

Located in near the town of Alliance is an unusual sculpture made out of automobiles. The site is modeled after England's great Stonehenge.