Nebraska Travel Guide: Explore the Best Parks, Historic Sites, and Hidden Gems
Explore Nebraska with this Roam Your Home travel guide. Discover prairie landscapes, historic trails, museums, scenic parks, and fascinating roadside attractions across the Cornhusker State
Discover Places to Explore
Looking for more places to explore? Browse all of our Roam Your Home articles about Nebraska, including prairie parks, historic trails, museums, and quirky roadside stops. From pioneer history to scenic plains adventures, discover some of the best things to do in Nebraska.
Homestead National Monument
From prairie landscapes and sandstone formations to scenic rivers and wildlife areas, Nebraska’s parks reveal the quiet beauty of the Great Plains. Our featured Nebraska park highlights one of the state’s best outdoor escapes.
Scotts Bluff National Monument
Nebraska’s historic places tell the story of pioneers, railroads, and the great westward migration across the plains. Our featured Nebraska historic site explores one destination that reflects the state’s frontier heritage.
Best National Parks in Nebraska
- Agate Fossil Beds National Monument
- Homestead National Historical Park
- Scotts Bluff National Monument
- Missouri National Recreational River
- Niobrara National Scenic River
Top 5 Nebraska State Parks
- Smith Falls State Park
- Indian Cave State Park
- Chadron State Park
- Niobrara State Park
- Fort Atkinson State Historical Park
Top 5 Nebraska Museums
- Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha
- Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum in Ashland
- Sheldon Museum of Art in Lincoln
- Durham Museum in Omaha
- Great Plains Art Museum in Lincoln
Know Before You Roam: Nebraska Quick Facts
- Largest City: Omaha
- High Point (Rank): Panorama Point 5,426 ft (20)
- Lowest Elevation: Missouri River at KS border: 840 ft
- State Nickname: “Cornhusker State”
- State Flower: Goldenrod
- State Tree: Eastern Cottonwood
- State Animal: White-tailed Deer
- State Bird: Western Meadowlark
- State Fish: Channel Catfish
Explore Nebraska on the Roam Your Home Travel Map
Explore Nebraska using the Roam Your Home map.
Each marker highlights one of our articles about historic landmarks, museums, parks, and interesting roadside stops. Click a pin to uncover the story and start planning your Nebraska journey.