NEBRASKA: THE CORNHUSKER
STATE
BY CLAY
LARROY
We seem to be experiencing a lot
of rain this summer in our country. Some
people might be put off by the rain when it comes to taking a vacation and think that there is not
much to do in the rain. However, if you are going to vacation in a city, rain or not there is so much to do. You can
visit places you have not seen before museums, arcades, shopping malls,
theaters, restaurants and movies for new experiences. So do not be put off by
rain enjoy new sights on your vacations. When you need to plan a vacation contact me!
Lincoln " The Star City"
Lincoln,
Neb., voted “Bests All Cities in Wellbeing in 2012” by a Gallup poll. Lincoln is an up-and-coming and safe
city of 250,000 people that has many of the cultural and entertainment benefits
of a much larger city, with the feel of a friendly Midwestern community. There is more parkland in Lincoln, Nebraska
than anywhere else with the most parkland per capita in the nation, an
extensive (and growing) bike trail network, many and diverse employment
opportunities and a low cost of living, Lincoln is one of the fastest growing
metro areas in the Midwest. Lincoln also has a flourishing business community
and is the home of Nebraska's state government. Lincoln boasts a highly educated
workforce that is very attractive to business expansion and new business
development. Lincoln also has a growing technology sector. Agriculture and
manufacturing are also key employers. Lincoln voters in May 2009 approved
construction of a sports arena and an expansion of an adjacent retail and
entertainment center. The Nebraska Innovation Campus
promises new tech sector jobs in the future.
Lincoln
Children's Zoo
1222 S. 27th St
Lincoln, NE
27th & B
Sts - Featuring up-close viewing of more than 400 animals with the child's eye
view in mind. See Humboldt penguins, Amur leopards, Dromedary camels, river
otters, eagles, crocodiles, lemurs and several species of primates. One-third
of the animals are threatened or endangered species. Visit The Hive and Critter
Encounter to experience firsthand interaction with living things. Watch as
butterflies and moths emerge from their cocoon state in the Butterfly Pavilion,
open June-Sep. Botanical gardens are woven among all the exhibits and feature
annuals, perennials, herbs and 50 types of trees.
Nebraska
History Museum
131 Centennial Mall N.
Lincoln, NE
15th & P
Sts - Permanent exhibits interpret more than 12,000 years of human experience
on the Plains. American Indian gallery, The First Nebraskans, Nebraska Joins
the Union, Building the State, period setting and special collections. Changing
exhibits on special aspects of Nebraska history. The Investigation Station is a
hands-on room for kids.
Ager Play
Center
1300 S. 27th S
Lincoln, NE
1300 S. 27th St
- Play space for small children, toddlers and all ages. Reading area, 2-level
play structure, 3 ball pits, slides and a maze of tunnels. We also have riding
toys and wagons. Children must be 3 yrs or older and under 48 tall to play in
the structure.
Burkholder
Project
719 P St
Lincoln, NE
719 P St -
Located in the Historic Haymarket District, this unique collection includes 36
art studios, loft apartments and 3 levels of galleries. Watch artists as they
work, learn about a variety of art forms and browse through the galleries. Open
year-round,
Champions
Fun Center
1555 Yolande Ave
Lincoln, NE
15th St &
Cornhusker Hwy - There is so much to do at Champions that people of all ages
will have tons of fun! Try the four-story free fall, a thrilling ride sure to
make the bravest of souls scream, or take part in a water war, the ultimate
water balloon competition. Get rolling with some bowling or play for prizes in
our huge arcade. Speed to the finish line in a sporty NASCAR-style go-kart,
take a crack at our batting cages, swing through 18 holes of miniature golf,
play our adventure challenge and so much more.
Fairview,
the Bryan Museum
BryanLGH Medical Center, 49th &
Sumner Sts
Lincoln, NE
BryanLGH
Medical Center, 49th & Sumner Sts - Historic residence of William Jennings
Bryan restored to its early 1900s grandeur. William Jennings Bryan served 2
terms in Congress, was U.S. Secretary of State and was the Democratic Party
nominee for President in 1896, 1900 and 1908.
Frank H.
Woods Telephone Pioneer Museum
2047 M St
Lincoln, NE
2047 M St -
Replicas of Alexander Graham Bell's original designs. Early operator
switchboards, wall phones and candlesticks adorn the museum. A 1929 Chevrolet
telephone, complete with tools, occupies a special place. Old phones to new,
there's something for everyone.
Great
Plains Art Museum
1155 Q St
Lincoln, NE
1155 Q St on
UNL City Campus - Features changing exhibits and permanent collections
including artwork by Albert Bierstadt, William de la Montagne Cary, Robert F.
Gilder, William Henry Jackson, Frederic Remington, Charles M. Russell and Olaf
Wieghorst. The library contains an impressive 7,500 volumes consisting of
several Western novels and many other fiction and nonfiction books about the
West and the Great Plains.
Hyde
Memorial Observatory
3701 S. 70th St
Lincoln, NE
Holmes Park,
3701 S. 70th St - Programs include viewing the sky through telescopes,
constellation talks and two video programs which change monthly. New Nexstar
telescope is GPS guided and has astro-photography and large screen projection
capability.
Larsen
Tractor Test and Power Museum
UNL East Campus, 35th & Fair Sts
Lincoln, NE
35th & Fair
Sts on UNL East Campus - Display of antique tractors, agricultural tools,
research materials and a collection of tractor tests since 1920
Laser Quest
6802 P St
Lincoln, NE
6802 P St, East
Park Plaza - An interactive adventure game for ages 7-77. Unbeatable fun for
social outings, reunions and parties. Teambuilding workshops and educational
field trips.
Lincoln
Children's Museum
1420 P St
Lincoln, NE
1420 P St -
Experience the power of play! Creativity, discovery and learning come together
for children in 3 floors of hands-on exhibits including a 3-story apple tree, a
real stage, a full-size Cessna airplane and an interactive water exhibit.
Lincoln
Saline Wetland Nature Center
Jct of I-80 & US Hwy 77
Lincoln, NE
Jct of I-80
& US Hwy 77 - Learn about one of the earth's rarest ecosystems. Historic
Wyoming Bridge, once located in Otoe County Nebraska, now spans a pond at the
wetland. It is one of only a few bowstring bridges located in Nebraska.
Lux Center
for the Arts
2601 N. 48th St
Lincoln, NE
2601 N. 48th St
- Facility's focus is art education, art exhibitions and community outreach.
The Gladys M. Lux historical collections include more than 500 master prints.
University
of Nebraska-Lincoln Botanical Garden and Arboretum
UNL City Campus, 14th & R Sts,
and East Campus at 38th & Holdrege Sts
Lincoln, NE
Thomas P.
Kennard House
1627 H St
Lincoln, NE
1627 H St -
Restored 1869 house is the oldest house in Lincoln.
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“Some of the best memories are made in flip flops.”
― Kellie Elmore
― Kellie Elmore
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