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Kearney Wine and Jazz Festival on the bricks

Taste of the state

Apr 30, 2013

Some travelers plan trips around what they want to see or do; others around what they want to eat. For travelers in that second category, we’ve whipped up a tasty menu of upcoming Nebraska culinary events. Nebraska Wine and Jazz, Kearney, May 17-18 Foodies and music lovers alike will enjoy sampling Nebraska’s award-winning vintages and [...]

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Spirited Tours: Visiting Nebraska’s newest wineries, breweries and distilleries

Apr 19, 2013

Nebraska visitors will be in high spirits, especially when they taste the one-of-a-kind offerings from the state’s many wineries, breweries and distilleries. Nebraska may seem to be an unlikely place to find vineyards and wineries, but when you consider its undeniable knack for growing things, it makes sense that the state expanded its interests into [...]

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2013 Nebraska Passport

Nebraska Passport: 5 months, 10 tours, 80 stops

Mar 15, 2013

Nebraska is inviting people to explore the state’s beautiful and unique attractions and pick up some prizes along the way. The Nebraska Passport program is designed to be fun and simple for participants. The program encourages travelers to explore Nebraska, collect stamps from participating attractions and earn great prizes. In the quest to collect stamps [...]

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Native dancer Garan Coons entertains at the NE Prairie Chicken Festival

Spring is blooming with nature events

Mar 01, 2013

March is the perfect time to get outside and explore all the natural beauty Nebraska has to offer. Your readers are invited to put on their rain boots and join us for these upcoming spring events. Nature Connects, Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha, Feb. 16–May 17 Inspired by nature, “Nature Connects” features 27 larger-than-life sculptures built from [...]

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Sunrise along Outlaw Trail Scenic Byway, east of Valentine

Make a reservation at one of these five locales for lovers

Jan 21, 2013

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, why not heat up the winter with a romantic getaway to Nebraska? Here are five spots to tempt your readers. The Historic Argo Hotel in Crofton Step back in time to enjoy elegant dining, romantic rooms and plenty of early 1900s ambience at this one-of-a-kind bed and breakfast, [...]

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Free 2013 Nebraska Travel Guide now available

Jan 09, 2013

The 2013 Nebraska Travel Guide is now available in print and digital formats. Request a free copy today and discover endless possibilities for adventure in Nebraska. The Nebraska Tourism Commission’s guide offers 180 pages brimming with striking photography, useful maps, information about attractions and more. Travelers will find ideas for exploring the great outdoors, uncovering [...]

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Make new holiday memories with magical events across Nebraska

Nov 27, 2012

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

Nov 21, 2012

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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Ponca Tribe of Nebraska's Annual Powwow

Late summer events heat up the season

Jul 16, 2012

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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Whiskey Run Creek Vineyard & Winery

Nebraska’s open roads offer endless RV adventures

Jul 09, 2012

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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