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1. Sunken Gardens ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Lauritzen Gardens

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4. Henry Doorly Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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5. Memorial Stadium

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6. Kearney Archway

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7. Joslyn Art Museum

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8. The Durham Museum

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9. Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari

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10. Lincoln Children's Zoo, Nebraska

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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11. Pioneer Courage Park

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12. St. Cecilia's Cathedral

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13. Nebraska State Capitol

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14. Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum

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15. Lincoln Children's Museum

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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16. G.W. Frank Museum of History and Culture

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17. Arbor Lodge State Historical Park

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18. Omaha Children's Museum

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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19. Kenefick Park

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20. Omaha Old Market

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21. Harold Warp Pioneer Village

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22. Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park

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23. Joslyn Castle

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24. Wessels Living History Farm

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25. Cody Park, Nebraska

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Nebraska is the state of the prairies, the Great Plains, towering Sandhills dunes, unique resorts and dramatic rock formations in the panhandle.
  • Its capital is Lincoln, a lively university town, with a magnificent capitol building.
  • Nebraska is a state proud of its pioneer past presented in unique, living museums such as The Great Platte River Road Archway in Kearny, the Durham Museum or the G.W. Frank Museum of History and Culture.

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