Nebraska Road Trip

A Nebraska road trip will typically be a stop as you drive across the country. Blocking out a day or weekend to stay in Omaha or Lincoln will be a pleasant surprise on your trip. If your looking to camp to keep costs down on this road trip adventure then you will want to check out one of Nebraska's State Parks because this will be your most cost effective option.

Lincoln is a growing Midwestern city with an overall great atmosphere about the people. You can easily escape for a round of golf, check out some great restaurants, or maybe even check out a band as it passes through town. Lincoln has over 80 miles of hiking and biking trails for you to explore and lots of public park lands for you to explore.

Omaha has the largest indoor rain forest in the world, so if looking at animals in a zoo setting is something that you always wanted to do...you are in luck. The city features excellent shopping opportunities, golf courses, and public parks for you to explore.

National Parks are always a great idea and you may want to check out the Agate Fossil Beds or if you are looking for a true outdoor adventure then check out Niobrara because there are lots of canoe and kayak rental outfits in the area. You can combine your boating experience with a camping excursion at Smith Falls State Park which is very close to this National Park.

Park Name	Park Features	Tent Camping	Cabins	Trails	Picnicking	Boating	Fishing	Swimming	Concessions
Chardon State Park	Horseback trails, swimming pool, tennis courts, paddle boats, cabins, showers, more	Yes	Yes	Hiking, Biking, Horse	6 shelters & 160 Grills	Boat Rentals Available	Yes	Yes	Yes
Eugene T Mahoney State Park	Water slides, wave pool, mini golf, horseback riding, winter activities	Yes	Yes	Hiking, Horse	10 Shelters, tons of tables and grills	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fort Robinson State Park	Horseback riding, jeep tours, indoor pool, camping	Yes	Yes	Hiking, Horse, Mountain Bike	3 shelters, public tables and grills are plentiful	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Indian Cave State Park	Horseback riding, boat access, RV Camping	Yes	No	Hiking, horse, mountain bike	Lots of shelters, tables, and grills	Yes	Yes	No	No
Niobrara State Park	Horseback trails, fishing, bird watching, camping	Yes	Yes	Horse, mountain bike, hiking	Shelters, tables, grills	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Platte River State Park	Waterfalls, horseback, restaurant	No	Yes	Mountain Bike, Hiking	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ponca State Park	Meeting rooms, fishing, hunting, golf	Yes	Yes	Mountain Bike, Hiking	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Smith Falls State Park	Pay Showers, Waterfalls, primitive camping	Yes	No	Hiking	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes

Aksarben Race Track and Coliseum in Omaha is always full of great local events such as tractor pulls, horse races, car races, concerts, etc. If you are planning a downtown adventure in Omaha then you may want to purchase some event tickets at this facility.

Fonner Park in Grand Island has had live thoroughbred racing since 1954 and also features simulcast racing and Keno.

Horsemen's Park in Omaha has a 5/8 mile oval track for live horse racing in the summer months and there is simulcast racing all year round. There is no age limit so you can bring the kids into the track if you wish.

Nebraska Wineries are everywhere in the state and there are actually over 200 vineyards that you can visit. Because of the special soil in the ground and the winds throughout the state it provides a perfect environment for grape growing.

Outdoor Festivals are not very common in this state so you will likely need to seek out other great ideas for your Nebraska road trip.