Holiday performing arts capture magic of the season
The sights and sounds of Christmas are magical, and there’s no better way to bring the enchantment of the season to life than by enjoying one of Nebraska’s holiday performances. For many families it wouldn’t be Christmas without attending the annual performance of Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol” at the Omaha Community Playhouse. The [...]
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Make new holiday memories with magical events across Nebraska
The holiday season is such a spectacular time of the year in Nebraska. The opportunities to celebrate are nearly endless across the state! Visitors to Nebraska are invited to join our special holiday events, and we may inspire a new tradition that families can enjoy for years to come. Omaha kicked off the holiday season [...]
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Celebrate Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24
Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is another day, one dedicated to the businesses that boost the economy and invigorate communities across the country. It’s Small Business Saturday®, and this year, it’s happening on Nov. 24. American Express founded the special day in 2010 to help independently owned businesses gain exposure during one of the [...]
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Late summer events heat up the season
Nebraska heats up in the summer months with festivals, concerts, culinary events and much more. Here are some of our top late summer events from around the state. Capital City Ribfest, Lincoln, Aug. 9-12 America’s best BBQ pit bosses gather to serve up their award-winning barbecue at the capital city’s most popular summer festival. Barbecue [...]
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Nebraska’s open roads offer endless RV adventures
For RVers, Nebraska offers open roads and endless possibilities. Whether travelers want to crisscross the state on a leisurely vacation or just hit the road for a weekend getaway, there’s no better place to rediscover the road trip. This post focuses on RV-friendly stops on the 2012 Nebraska Passport. Historical highlights Visitors trekking through the [...]
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Local festivals offer a taste of Nebraska culture
All-day celebrations, ethnic eats and main street parades are just a sampling of what you’ll find at Nebraska’s many local festivals. For a cool summertime experience, we recommend some of the state’s hottest festivals: Annual Celebration in Nebraska’s Official 4th of July City, Seward, July 4 “America’s Small Town 4th of July City” hosts an [...]
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Check out Nebraska’s new outdoor recreation areas
Nebraska is home to an abundance of parks, rivers, lakes and recreation areas. That means you don’t have to go far to find trail rides, fishing, boating, rafting, camping, naturalist programs, hayrack rides and even cookouts on the weekends. Given the availability of all these opportunities, it may be hard to believe that there’s room [...]
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The sporting life
It’s no secret that Nebraska is a football state. Just visit downtown Lincoln during a Husker home game and you’ll witness the famous “sea of red” moving toward Memorial Stadium. But it’s not always about the touchdowns—Nebraskans embrace all things sports-related. Summer, when football’s not in season, is the perfect time to explore the other [...]
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Nebraska Passport leads to great adventures
The Nebraska Passport is back and better than ever, featuring new stops, fun tours and exciting prizes. This year’s expanded program includes 80 attractions on 10 themed tours: culinary, culture, family fun, festivals, golf, GROW Nebraska, parks, unique accommodations, water adventure and wineries. No matter what travelers enjoy doing on their vacations, they’ll find something [...]
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Culinary events whet the appetite
It should come as no surprise that Nebraska has a knack for growing things. Long known for producing some of the nation’s finest corn, wheat and beef, Nebraska is also the home of award-winning vineyards and wineries. This month, we highlight food, wine and cultural events to give travelers a tasty tour of the state. [...]
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