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.