Thursday, January 14, 2021

USA TRAVEL GUIDE, “MIDWEST” NEBRASKA



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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