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Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo Top Attraction!
Zoo in Omaha, NE USA

Travel the world at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo.


Children's Museum of Central Nebraska
Children's Museum of Central Nebraska Top Attraction! things to do on a rainy day in Grand Island, NE
Childrens Museum in Hastings, NE USA

With hands-on educational exhibits which explore themes of growing, living, working and creating, this is where children play to learn and adults learn to play. Interactive exhibits focus on families and groups with children up to age ten.

Hastings Museum of Natural & Cultural History
Hastings Museum of Natural & Cultural History Top Attraction! things to do on a rainy day in Grand Island, NE
Museum in Hastings, NE USA

Hastings premiere attraction for over 80 years features the largest whooping crane display in the U.S.

California National Historic Trail
California National Historic Trail Top Attraction!
National Park in State of Nebraska, NE USA

National Historic Trail The California Trail carried over 250,000 gold-seekers and farmers to the gold fields and rich farmlands of California during the 1840's and 1850's, the greatest mass migration in American history.

Sandhill Crane Migration
Sandhill Crane Migration Top Attraction!
Recreation in Kearney, NE USA

A six week period from late February to early April when over 80% of the world's population of Sandhill Cranes travel from southern wintering grounds to the north.


Agate Fossil Beds National Monument
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument
National Park in Harrison, NE USA

National Monument Agate is an internationally recognized fossil site. However, as a place, Agate is so much more. The landscape surrounding the fossil beds has been a site of change for millions of years.

Bess Streeter Aldrich House & Museum
Bess Streeter Aldrich House & Museum things to do on a rainy day in Lincoln, NE
Museum in Elmwood, NE USA

Historic home of author Bess Streeter Aldrich Visit the home where one of Nebraska's most beloved authors lived, worked, and raised a family from 1922-1946. The elegant prairie-style mansion was built in 1922 and is open for guided tours Weds., Thurs., Sat. & Sun. afternoons from 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Chimney Rock National Historic Site
Chimney Rock National Historic Site
National Park in Bayard, NE USA

National Park Chimney Rock has become one of the most famous landmarks in the American West. This unique formation--the most noted on the Oregon Trail--has come to symbolize the greatest voluntary migration in the history of mankind.

Homestead National Historical Park
Homestead National Historical Park
National Park in Beatrice, NE USA

National Monument of America The cry was FREE LAND!! The Homestead Act of 1862 was one of the most significant and enduring events in the westward expansion of the United States. By granting 160 acres of free land to claimants, it allowed nearly any man or woman a chance to live the American dream.


International Quilt Study Center and Muesum
International Quilt Study Center and Muesum things to do on a rainy day in Lincoln, NE
Museum in Lincoln, NE USA

International Quilt Study Center and Museum The International Quilt Study Center & Museum is located on the UNL East Campus, 33rd and Holdrege Streets, Enjoy first-class exhibitions (drawn from quilts dating from the early 1700s to present, representing more than 25 countries), experiences for all ages.

Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
National Park in State of Nebraska, NE USA

National Historic Trail In 1804, Meriwether Lewis & William Clark began a voyage of discovery with 45 men, a keelboat, two pirogues,and a dog. They departed from Camp Wood located in what was to become Illinois.

Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
National Park in State of Nebraska, NE USA

National Historic Trail Led by Brigham Young, roughly 70,000 Mormons traveled along the Mormon Pioneer Trail from 1846 to 1869 in order to escape religious persecution. The general route is from Nauvoo, Illinois, to Salt Lake City, Utah, covering about 1,300 miles.

Niobrara National Scenic River
Niobrara National Scenic River
National Park in Valentine, NE USA

National Scenic River This 76-mile reach of the Niobrara River in northcentral Nebraska was added to the nation's Wild and Scenic River System in 1991. The river is swift and shallow over much of its length, cutting through bedrock forming riffles, rapids and waterfalls.

Omaha Children's Museum
Omaha Children's Museum things to do on a rainy day in Omaha, NE
Childrens Museum in Omaha, NE USA

Omaha Children's Museum has been a special place where children can challenge themselves, discover how the world works and learn through play.

Oregon National Historic Trail
Oregon National Historic Trail
National Park in State of Nebraska, NE USA

National Historic Trail As the harbinger of America's westward expansion, the Oregon Trail was the pathway to the Pacific for fur traders, gold seekers, missionaries and others.

Pony Express National Historic Trail
Pony Express National Historic Trail
National Park in State of Nebraska, NE USA

National Historic Trail The Pony Express National Historic Trail was used by young men on fast paced horses to carry the nation's mail across the country, from St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, California, in the unprecedented time of only ten days.

Scotts Bluff National Monument
Scotts Bluff National Monument
National Park in Gering, NE USA

National Monument A prominent natural landmark for emigrants on the Oregon Trail, Scotts Bluff, Mitchell Pass and the adjacent prairie lands are set aside in a 3,000 acre national monument. This site preserves the memory of the historic Oregon, California and Mormon Trails.

Sheridan County Fair & Rodeo
Sheridan County Fair & Rodeo
Recreation in Gordon, NE USA

Week long fair Sheridan County Fair and Rodeo held at the Fairgrounds in Gordon Nebraska on Historical Route 20.

Sheridan County Fair & Rodeo
Sheridan County Fair & Rodeo
Recreation in Gordon, NE USA

4-H and Extension display's, cattle judging, Rodeo, Parade The Sheridan County Fair & Rodeo is a week long, fun filled family event.

Skate Zone
Skate Zone things to do on a rainy day in Lincoln, NE
Recreation in Lincoln, NE USA

Roller skating rink Skate Zone is a great family oriented place to have fun roller skating while you get great exercise.

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Best Time to Visit Nebraska


The best time to visit Nebraska is in the fall and summer. Fall temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 40's and highs in the mid 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 30's. Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the low 70's and highs in the low 80's. Summer nights are cool with lows in the upper 50's.

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Monthly Temperatures in Nebraska


Month Low Avg High
January 11.9 22.8 33.8
February 17.2 28.5 39.8
March 26.2 38.3 50.3
April 37.0 49.7 62.3
May 48.5 60.4 72.1
June 58.4 70.6 82.6
July 63.8 75.5 87.1
August 61.8 73.4 85.1
September 51.5 64.4 77.2
October 39.0 52.2 65.3
November 25.5 36.7 47.9
December 15.6 26.2 36.7

Destinations in and around Nebraska to Visit



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