History of the Nebraska Passport
- Each year the Nebraska Passport features destinations throughout the state, helping travelers find Nebraska’s “hidden gems.”
- The Nebraska Passport is special because it offers a wide variety of travel adventures, including: museums, parks, restaurants, wineries, retail stores, and more.
- 2018 is the 9th year of the program.
- Passport stops are chosen each year through an application process. Learn more about becoming a Passport stop.
Program Statistics
| 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
| Number of Stops | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Booklets Requested | 32,650 | 18,000 | 19,880 |
| States Represented | 43 | 28 | 23 |
| Nebraska Communities Represented | 376 | 219 | 125 |
| Participants Who Visited All Stops | 469 | 168 | 81 |
| Average Number of Stops Per Person | 32 | 30 | 36 |
| Prize Entries | 3,510 | 1,292 | 553 |
2017 MOST VISITED STOPS
- UNL Dairy Store, Lincoln
- Runza Restaurant, Lincoln
- Bakers Candies Inc, Greenwood
- eCreamery Ice Cream & Gelato, Omaha
- Nebraska State Capitol, Lincoln
- University of Nebraska State Museum – Morril Hall, Lincoln
- Nebraska History Museum, Lincoln
- Glacial Till Tasting Room, Ashland
- Fort Cody Trading Post, North Platte
- The Chocolate Bar, Grand Island
2016 MOST VISITED STOPS
- Boys Town Hall of History (Boys Town)
- Chimney Rock National Historic Site (Bayard)
- Indian Cave State Park (Shubert)
- Lake McConaughy Visitor Center (Ogallala)
- Mansion on the Hill (Ogallala)
- Museum of the Fur Trade (Chadron)
- Peru State College Library (Peru)
- Raising Nebraska (Grand Island)
- Saunders County Museum (Wahoo)
- Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum (Ashland)
