Trip Ideas

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If you think there’s nothing to see or do here, it’s time to pack up your misconceptions and experience Nebraska for yourself.

These trip ideas will get you started; just tell us what you're interested in. Kid-approved itineraries? Arts and culture? The great—scratch that—epic outdoors? Maybe an adventure on a farm or guest ranch, a weekend on the water or a girls' getaway complete with wine bars and shopping? We've tailored these Nebraska trip ideas with pretty much whatever you have in mind.

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Permanent Travel Notices

  • Box with Stamps

    • The following stops will have a box with a stamp inside of it on the property if you arrive when the destination is closed.

      • Nebraska National Forest at Halsey
      • Robber's Cave, Lincoln (Bonus Stop)
      • Springview Ranch Campground, Fairfield
      • The Secret Garden, Merna
      • Smith Falls State Park, Valentine (Bonus Stop)
        • Hours may vary as this stop is short-staffed.

  • Fort Robinson Hour Changes

    • Open Thurs-Sat 9a.m.-4p.m.

  • Knight Museum and Sandhills Center New Hours, Alliance

    • Mon-Fri 8a.m.-5p.m.; Sat 10a.m.-5p.m.

  • Gospel Coffee & Ice Cream, Brownville

    • Tues-Fri 7a.m.-2p.m.; Every other Sat 9a.m.-5p.m.

      Saturdays open: July 20 and August 3,  17,  & 24.

  • Studio 10 Gallery in Grand Island has closed permanently. , Grand Island

    • Studio 10 Gallery in Grand Island has closed permanently. This stamp will be given automatically to all participants. 

      App users will get this stamp on their account and physical Passport participants will get it added to their overall stamp count when their prize entry sheets are turned in to the Nebraska Tourism office. There is nothing participants need to do to receive this stamp.

      If you would still like a physical stamp for this location, it can be gained at The Tattered Book (110 W 3rd St), next door.

      Hours for The Tattered Book: Tues-Fri 10:30a.m.-5:30p.m, Sat 11a.m.-3p.m.

  • Island Oasis Water Park, Grand Island

    • Closed for the season. Stamps can be gained at the Parks & Rec office in City Hall. Open from Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

  • Special Scoops Ice Cream, Hastings

    • Mon-Fri 10a.m.-6p.m.; Sat 10a.m.-8p.m.; Sun 1-6p.m.

  • Powerhouse on Broadway, Scottsbluff

    • Powerhouse on Broadway in Scottsbluff is now closed on Sundays. 

  • Cheyenne County Museum Closed for Season, Sidney

    • The Cheyenne County Museum and Post Commander's Home is now closed for the season. Selfies and digital stamps will be accepted until September 30. 

  • Rich Harvest Vineyard and Winery , Syracuse

    • Please use the entrance off of G Road, not Hwy 50.

  • Hwy 12 by Valentine, Closed, Valentine

    • Hwy 12 between Smith Falls and Valentine is closed between MM 5 and MM 8. Follow detour and check Nebraska 511 for the most up-to-date information. 

Temporary Travel Notices