Why Famous

• Nebraska has more lakes than any state except Minnesota.
• The largest mammoth fossil ever found was unearthed near Wellfleet.
• Red Cloud claims it is the subject of more books than any other town in literature.
• Congress admitted Nebraska to the union, overriding a presidential veto.
• Farms account for a higher percentage of Nebraska land (95%) than in any other state.

Destination Facts

• The state is bordered by south dakota to the north.
• Iowa to the east and missouri to the southeast.
• Nebraska is a state located on the great plains of the midwestern united states. 
• The state's capital is lincoln and its largest city is omaha.
• Western nebraska, the panhandle region, features the scottsbluff area.

Area Information

• Scotts bluff national monument is a bluff landmark with mitchell pass and 3,000 acres of prairie.
• Nebraska is composed of two major land regions: the dissected till plains and the great plains. 
• The easternmost portion of the state was scoured by ice age glaciers.
• The dissected till plains were left behind after the glaciers retreated.
• The dissected till plains is a region of gently rolling hills; omaha and lincoln are located within this region. 
• The great plains occupy the majority of western nebraska.

Why Visit Nebraska

• It is a place where population density is relatively low.
• America’s largest planted forest.
• 22,000 acres of pine trees standing in sand, is part of the Nebraska National Forest.
• Lush landscapes, fertile grounds, plenty of recreation, and the Lewis and Clark Trail can all make Nebraska come to mind.
• You’ll really feel down home in  Nebraska.
• You might feel like Linus Van Pelt in one of the pumpkin patches.

Best Time to Visit Nebraska

• Visit in Spring.
• Over 60 percent of the nonresidents visiting Nebraska during the summer stay at hotels or motels.

Transport

• Railroads:- The route of the original transcontinental railroad runs through the state. Other major railroads with operations in the state are: Amtrak; Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway; Canadian Pacific Railway; and Iowa Interstate Railroad.
• Interstate Highways:- Interstate 76, 80, 129, 180, 480, 680.
• United States Route:- U.S. Route 6, 20, 26, 30, 34, 73, 81, 83, 136, 138, 159, 183, 275, 281, 283 and 385.

Precautions

• Take precautions during summer activities.
• Use sunscreen that protects against both uva and uvb rays.

Lifestyle

• Cultural events
• Cultural institutions
• Movie theaters

Languages

• English

 

Budget

$50-$200