Midwest · NE
Nebraska
The Cornhusker State
Capital
Lincoln
Best Time to Visit
April-June, September-October
01 Must-See Spots
Chimney Rock National Historic Site
iconic landmark on the Oregon Trail
Sandhill Crane migration on the Platte River
500,000 cranes each March
Omaha's Old Market
historic district with great restaurants and shops
Scotts Bluff National Monument
dramatic bluffs that guided pioneers westward
02 Hidden Gems
Toadstool Geologic Park
surreal mushroom-shaped rock formations in the northwest
Sandhills
the largest sand dune formation in the Western Hemisphere, covered in grass
Carhenge near Alliance
a replica of Stonehenge made from vintage cars
Indian Cave State Park
petroglyphs, fall foliage, and Missouri River bluffs
03 National Parks & Sites
04 Insider Tips
The sandhill crane migration in March is one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth
Nebraska's Sandhills are eerily beautiful and incredibly remote — bring extra gas
Omaha has a world-class zoo — the Henry Doorly Zoo consistently ranks among the best
Husker football games in Lincoln are a cultural experience even for non-fans