What’s your rush? Get off the interstate and experience the history of pioneers, cowboys and Pony Express riders — plus cultural and natural treasures — as you cross the entire state of Nebraska.
From Blair:
24 miles west on US-30 to Fremont • 49 miles west on US-30 to Columbus
63 miles west on US-30 to Grand Island • 39 miles west on US-30 to Gibbon
13 miles west on US-30 to Kearney • 41 miles west on US-30 to Lexington
19 miles west on US-30 to Cozad • 13 miles west on US-30 to Gothenburg
37 miles west on US-30 to North Platte • 34 miles west on US-30 to Paxton
21 miles west on US-30 to Ogallala • 72 miles west on US-30 to Sidney
21 miles west on US-30 to Potter • 21 miles west on US-30 to Kimball
Visit to learn the history of Sidney’s days as a railroad town.
Inside this free attraction, you'll find exhibits and artifacts detailing the historic trail.
See a full-size replica of the Higgins-designed Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel (LCVP), or "Higgins boat," which helped American and Allied forces take the beaches of Normandy on D-Day in WWII.
Boating, fishing, swimming, wakeboarding and more watersports await you at this 1,000-acre lake. Make a splash, then dry off for a picnic or a round of disc golf.
Originally built by Mormon pioneers in 1846, the nearby restored Florence Mill in Omaha now houses the Winter-Quarters Mill Museum, Art-Loft gallery with special exhibits and a farmers market on Sundays June through September.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 20-acre site was established as a National Cemetery in 1873.
Explore eight historic buildings, as well as a Union Pacific engine and caboose, as you learn the history of the region’s historic transportation routes.
Swim, fish or picnic at Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area, with sandy beaches and 20 bodies of water.
Browse and select artful souvenirs at Gallery 92 West.
Take advantage of free WiFi and onsite dining at Baymont by Wyndham.
From burgers and fries to chicken fried steak and meatloaf, Mel’s Diner is a 1950s style diner with excellent atmosphere and even better grub.
Get back to nature without leaving town! The Kearney Water Trail offers over two miles of paddling fun.
Browse a collection of over 6,000 works of Nebraskan art at the recently renovated and expanded Museum of Nebraska Art.
How about a day of pedal boats, disc golf and picnicking at Cottonmill Park & Recreation Area?
Traveling with the kids? Stop by Big Apple Fun Center for bowling, arcade games, laser tag, go karts and more family fun.
