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Things to do in Nebraska

Uniquely Nebraska: Kool-Aid: Discover the Dream exhibit at the Hastings Museum, which was invented in the town of Hastings, Nebraska
Must-See: Chimney Rock National Historic Site
Most Unusual: The Lied Jungle in Omaha, the largest indoor rain forest in the world
Highest Point: Panorama Point, 5,424 feet
Food to Try: Runza Sandwich

What to Do in Nebraska:

1 Attend the Annual Intertribal Gather at Fort Robinson State Park

2 Explore the beautiful Lauritzen Gardens

3 Learn about Nebraska's prehistory at Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park

4 Road trip on the Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway

5 Enjoy the unique art at the Bone Creek Museum of Agrarian Art

Off The Beaten Path | Nebraska

Nebraska is a state filled with history, prairies, farmland, communities, art and culture. Visitors to this state will always find plenty to do, whether in the city or in the country. Here are a few of the interesting and fun places to visit during a trip to Nebraska.

Orpheum Theater, Omaha

Visitors to Nebraska looking for some arts and culture, should stop to enjoy a show at Omaha's Orpheum Theater. This theater has a long history of hosting excellent local and national performing arts. The Orpheum Theater was constructed in 1927, and originally served as a vaudeville house. Since that time it has evolved into one of the great performing arts centers in Omaha, and the recent restoration has brought it back to its original splendor. The Orpheum Theater is an excellent venue for visitors to enjoy a great show and experience some of Omaha's history.

Scotts Bluff National Monument

Scotts Bluff is an important geologic and historic landmark in Nebraska. The bluff stands 800 feet above the landscape below. Visitors to the park have the opportunity to learn how the bluff has been a landmark for travelers throughout history, including those on the Oregon Trail and the Pony Express Trail. There are a wide variety of ways for visitors to explore the park including driving the Summit Road, taking the guided Summit Shuttle, hiking on the Saddle Rock, North Overlook and South Overlook Trails. Those visitors that want to experience the history of the area can walk on the Oregon Trail Pathway to see what remains of the trail.

Henry Doorly Zoo, Omaha

A visit to the zoo is always a fun family trip. For visitors to Nebraska, the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, is a great destination during a family trip. This zoo is a leader in animal conservation and research. Visitors to the zoo can enjoy a wide variety of exhibits and even rides. Visitors can see aquatic life, included a variety of species of penguins at the Scott Aquarium, or watch polar and sun bears at Durham's Bear Canyon. The Henry Doorly Zoo also has the largest indoor rainforest in the US, called the Lied Jungle, which allows visitors to truly experience the rainforest. In addition, the zoo has the world's largest indoor desert and nocturnal exhibit, the Desert Dome and Kingdoms of the Night exhibits have an amazing variety of animals.

Chimney Rock National Historic Site, Bayard

Chimney Rock is one of the most famous landmarks in the American West. Americans that traveled west on the Oregon Trial, the Mormon Trail and the California Trail all noted this natural formation as an important and awe-inspiring landmark along the way. Today visitors can experience this same sense of awe during a visit to the Chimney Rock National Historic Site. Beyond exploring the site or taking a guided tour, Chimney Rock National Historic Site also has a wealth of information about the history of the natural formation, as well as information about the migrations west.

Strategic Air & Space Museum, Ashland

Visitors to Ashland should be sure to visit the Strategic Air & Space Museum. This fascinating museum is full of exhibits and information about aviation and space. Visitors to the museum can explore both temporary and permanent exhibits. The Museum has a wide collection of aircraft, displayed in the museum for visitors to see up close. There are also space travel exhibits, as well as Flight Simulators, Trainer Rides and a Mobile Planetarium for visitors to the museum to enjoy.

The Cowboy Recreation and Nature Trail

This recreational trail was once the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad right-of-way, now it is the longest rail-to-trail conversion in the country. Visitors to Nebraska can travel along the 195 miles of completed trail. Once complete the trail will travel for 321 miles. As visitors travel along the Cowboy Trail they will have the opportunity to explore many communities, as well as truly experience the beautiful Nebraska scenery.

Agate Fossil Beds National Monument

Visitors to Nebraska should be sure to visit the Agate Fossil Beds. At this amazing site visitors can enjoy the exhibits at the Visitor Center, or explore the history of the area and the fossil beds on two trails. The Visitor Center has many reconstructions of the ancient animals who once roamed the landscape, and who's fossils were preserved for millions of years. Visitors can also explore exhibits with important artifacts in the Cook Collection of American Indian artifacts. In addition, visitors can explore the two trails in the National Monument, the Fossil Hills Trail and the Daemonelix Trail, which showcase actual fossils and locations where fossils have been found.

Nebraska | Fun and Funky Things to Do

The beautiful state of Nebraska has many attractions that will fascinate and entertain those tourists and travelers looking for something a little different than the usual tourist attractions. Here are some of Nebraska's fun and funky destinations and attractions.

Carhenge

Located just outside of Alliance, Carhenge is one of America's fascinating Stonehenge replica. Made from over 35 cars, Carhenge is a one-of-a-kind American roadside oddity. The cars are placed in a circle in a field and panted gray to resemble the original Stonehenge.

Great Platte River Road Archway Monument

This fun museum is located in a bridge that spans Interstate 80. The museum is filled with interesting exhibits as you pass over a busy interstate. Visitors to this museum have the opportunity to learn all about the history of transportation that the Interstate represents.

Hastings Museum of Natural and Cultural History

Hastings is the birthplace of Kool-Aid and visitors will learn all about the classic American drink. Here at the Hastings Museum in the Kool-Aid exhibit, visitors will learn about the invention of Kool-Aid, the man who envisioned the drink, and how Kool-Aid became what it is today.

Museum of the Fur Trade

Another important piece of Nebraska's history is the fur trade. The museum tells the story of all of the different people involved in the fur trade. Visitors get to see what the everyday lives of these fur traders was like and learn about the important role that this trade had in shaping the west and the whole nation. In addition the museum is located at the site of the Bordeaux Trading Post, which is a beautifully reconstructed structure.

World's Largest Ball of Stamps

Nebraska has a few of the World's Largest things. One of these is the fascinating World's Largest Ball of Stamps. This is a giant ball made entirely of stamps. Located at the Leon Myers Stamp Center, this impressive collection weighs over 600 pounds.

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Montana Quick Facts

Things to do in Montana

Uniquely Montana: The most number of different species in the US, including Elk, Moose, Buffalo, Grizzly Bears, Pelicans, Trumpeter Swans, Golden Eagles, Loons, Antelope and more
Must-See: Flathead Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake in the west
Most Unusual: Medicine Rock State Park
Highest Point: Granite Peak, 12,799 feet
Food to Try: Buffalo Burger and Huckleberry Milkshake

What to Do in Montana:

1 Recreate in the beautiful Glacier National Park

2 Cross the suspension bridge over the Kootenai River

3 Enjoy water sports on Flathead Lake

4 Go spring skiing at Big Sky and enjoy its great spring conditions

5 Spend some time on an educational tour of an archeological dig

Off the Beaten Path | Montana

Montana is an amazing state, and is truly deserving of its nickname the "Big Sky State." Here you will find many interesting places to visit and explore. From east to west the state changes drastically in natural features. Visitors will find lakes, mountains, forests, prairies, stunning national parks and much more. Below are a few of the interesting places visitors can stop to explore while visiting the state of Montana.

National Bison Range Wildlife Refuge

For visitors looking to see some of the amazing wildlife in Montana, the National Bison Range Wildlife Refuge is a great spot to stop. Visitors can see a variety of different natural habitats including forests, wetlands and prairie. In addition, the Range is home to over 300 bison, as well as deer, black bears, elk, eagles, hawks and many more. The National Bison Range also has a visitor center, and is a great place to enjoy auto tours.

Flathead Lake

Continuing on your journey, follow US-93 south along the western shore of Flathead Lake. Before you reach the lake you will pass through Kalispell, the largest city in the area. You can stop and take a trip out to the state park on Wild Horse Island, where you will find plenty of recreation and the wild horses the island is named for. After you pass through Polson, on the southern end of Flathead Lake, get on to Route 35 and head north following the eastern shore of Flathead Lake. You will find plenty of opportunities to camp, fish, hike and recreate on Flathead Lake. If you brought your boat on your road trip you can boat up to the Raven Restaurant and Bar for a Caribbean style dinner and cocktails. If you are a connoisseur of beer visit the Flathead Lake Brewing Company in Woods Bay. At the northern end of Flathead Lake you will find the city of Bigfork, stop and walk along its quaint streets, stroll through its galleries and grab a bite at El Topo for great Mexican food and margaritas.

Glacier National Park, Going-to-the-Sun Road

Visitors to Montana should all take a trip on the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park. This trip is a great way to enjoy some of the most stunning beauty in Western Montana. The Going-to-the-Sun Road travels through the interior of Glacier National Park. Drivers wind around mountains on this 50 mile drive. Throughout the drive there are many locations to stop and enjoy the points of interest. From the road visitors can see Jackson Glacier and wind around the tight curves and look over the edges of cliffs and much more.

Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument

At this National Monument visitors can learn all about the history of the Battle of Little Bighorn. This park is a memorial to the U.S. Army's 7th Cavalry and the Sioux and Cheyenne and the battle that took place during June of 1876. At this spot on June 25 and 26, 1876, Lt. Col. George Custer and the U.S. Army's 7th Cavalry fought a group of Lakota and Cheyenne in the Battle of Little Bighorn. Visitors to the the Little Bighorn Battlefield can learn all about the history through the Cell Phone Audio Tour, which has walking and auto options. Throughout the National Monument there are many points of interest for visitors to learn about this point in history.

Beartooth Highway

This byway is a great way to explore some of the mountainous region of the state. The Beartooth Highway stretches between Montana and Wyoming and provides access to Yellowstone National Park. Visitors to Montana can enjoy this scenic trip on the Beartooth Highway between Cooke City and Red Lodge. During this tip visitors can enjoy hikes, overlooks, creeks and more. During the winter this byway gets heavy snowfall and provides great opportunities for snowmobiling and more.

The Montana Dinosaur Trail

Those travelers interested in dinosaurs will have a great time in Montana. Throughout the state there are museums with excellent examples of fossils and dinosaur species. There are digs all over Montana, and specimens from these digs are displayed in museums all over the state. The Montana Dinosaur Trail will lead visitors to museums with amazing examples of dinosaur fossils in Montana. Along this trail visitors can stop at the Makoshika Dinosaur Museum in Glendive, participate in a "Junior Paleontologist" program at the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum and Field Station in Malta, or see the first baby dinosaur bones found in North America at the Two Medicine Dinosaur Center in Bynum.

Roundup

Visitors to south east Montana can take some time to stop in the nice little town of Roundup. Roundup is known as the trailhead for the Great 1989 Centennial Cattle Drive. The unique name of the town could come from its unique geological features that make it an ideal location for the cattle roundups from Montana's past. During a visit to the town visitor can enjoy fishing, skiing, hiking, hunting, wildlife viewing and much more. In addition, visitors can stop at the Musselshell Valley Historical Museum.

Montana | Fun and Funky Things to Do

Montana is a state filled with beautiful places to explore and recreate. The state also has an amazing variety of odd and fascinating attractions. Montana has interesting natural features, museums and history. Here are a few fun and funky attractions visitors to Montana can enjoy.

Suspension Bridge, Kootenai River

Located on Highway 2 between Libby and Troy, visitors to Montana can enjoy the beautiful Kootenai River up close from the suspension bridge over the river. The views of the river and surrounding area are particularly amazing from the middle of the bridge. Be careful when crossing though, the bridge can get pretty rocky when multiple people cross at one time.

Miracle of America Museum, Polson

This interesting museum has a wide variety of collections that will fascinate any visitor to Montana. Visitors can explore the large collection of antique motorcycles, or enjoy the collection of winter items. These exhibits are just two among many different collections found in the museum.

Mineral Museum, Butte

Visitors to Montana can find this museum on the campus at Montana Tech. The Mineral Museum has an amazing collection of mineral specimens from Butte and around the world. Visitors to the museum can also see the active seismographs as they record real-time data. The museum also has tours, workshops and more.

Virginia City

This city is an amazingly preserved gold mining town. Virginia City has over 100 historic buildings for visitors to explore and see how residents of the town lived in the 1800s. Virginia City has theater shows, historic lodging, old-fashioned dining, stagecoaches and even a steam locomotive.

Medicine Rock State Park, Miles City

Medicine Rock State Park in southeastern Montana is a place with very interesting natural formations. Visitors to the park can enjoy all sorts of recreational activities. During a visit to the park, travelers can learn about the historical significance of the area. Medicine Rock State Park's most interesting feature are the weathered sandstone rocks throughout the area.