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- 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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Sunken Gardens
Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park
Lauritzen Gardens
Henry Doorly Zoo
Memorial Stadium
Kearney Archway
Joslyn Art Museum
The Durham Museum
Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari
Lincoln Children's Zoo, Nebraska
Pioneer Courage Park
St. Cecilia's Cathedral
Nebraska State Capitol
Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum
Lincoln Children's Museum
G.W. Frank Museum of History and Culture
Arbor Lodge State Historical Park
Omaha Children's Museum
Kenefick Park
Omaha Old Market
Harold Warp Pioneer Village
Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park
Joslyn Castle
Wessels Living History Farm
Cody Park, Nebraska
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