Nebraska Tourism Commission

**VISIT NEBRASKA.** Not many places are like Nebraska. And it’s probably not the first destination that comes to mind. But those who venture across our plains will be the first to tell you Nebraska is a one-of-a-kind destination filled with unexpected adventures and hidden gems. From the [awe-striking rocky landscapes and natural monuments](https://visitnebraska.com/outdoors-nature/national-monuments) out west to the [bustling cities](https://visitnebraska.com/omaha) and [powerful Missouri riverfront](https://visitnebraska.com/ainsworth/missouri-national-recreational-river) back east, with a whole lot of heritage, culture and friendly faces in between, Nebraska is your playground. Follow in the footsteps of the [pioneers](https://visitnebraska.com/trip-idea/play-pioneer-family), [Native Americans](https://visitnebraska.com/history/native-american), [cowboys](https://visitnebraska.com/trip-idea/chase-cowboy-culture-nebraska) and explorers who charted these lands as you [venture along trails](https://visitnebraska.com/sports-adventure/hiking) through [Nebraska’s stunning landscapes](https://visitnebraska.com/trip-idea/anything-flat-and-boring-6-stunning-nebraska-landscapes). [Kayak, canoe, tube or tank nearly 80,000 miles of scenic rivers](https://visitnebraska.com/outdoors-nature/lakes-rivers). See nearly a million sandhill cranes stop over during the [annual spring migration](https://visitnebraska.com/sandhill-crane-migration). [Sample the bounty of our agriculture](https://visitnebraska.com/things-to-do/agritourism), from local wines and craft beer to fresh produce, dairy products and Prime Nebraska beef. Or experience ranch life firsthand by booking [your very own ranch-cation](https://visitnebraska.com/trip-idea/which-guest-ranch-right-you). Whether you’re [outdoorsy](https://visitnebraska.com/things-to-do/outdoors-nature), a [music fan](https://visitnebraska.com/things-to-do/entertainment), a [history buff](https://visitnebraska.com/things-to-do/history) or an [arts lover](https://visitnebraska.com/things-to-do/arts-culture), we’ve got an experience for you. That goes for our events, too. Celebrate our pioneer and cowboy past with events like [Sidney Gold Rush Days](https://sidneygoldrushdays.org/) (June), [NEBRASKAland Days](https://nebraskalanddays.com/) (June) and [Oregon Trail Days](https://oregontraildays.com/#/) (July). Book your trip around a holiday event, from [Cinco De Mayo](https://www.cdmomaha.com/) (May) and the annual [Arbor Day Celebration](https://visitnebraska.com/nebraska-city/events/arbor-day-celebration) (April) to [Hastings Pride](https://www.facebook.com/HastingsNE.Pride/) (June) and [HallowFest](https://outdoornebraska.gov/location/ponca/) (October). We’ve even got towns devoted to [St. Patrick’s Day](https://visitnebraska.com/trip-idea/celebrate-st-patricks-day-nebraskas-greenest-gem), [Fourth of July](https://visitnebraska.com/discover-charm-nebraskas-fourth-july-city) and [Christmas](https://visitnebraska.com/minden). Plus, you’ll find only-in-Nebraska experiences, like [Kool-Aid Days](https://kool-aiddays.com/) (August), [Midwest Pirate Festival](https://mwpiratefest.com/) (August), [Junk Jaunt](https://junkjaunt.com/) (September) and the [Great American Comedy Festival](https://www.greatamericancomedyfestival.com/) (June). Not to mention Nebraska staples: [the College World Series](https://visitnebraska.com/trip-idea/five-things-do-omaha-during-college-world-series) (June), [Nebraska’s Big Rodeo](https://nebraskasbigrodeo.com/) (July), the [Nebraska State Fair](https://www.statefair.org/) (August) and [Huskers Football Saturdays](https://visitnebraska.com/trip-idea/nebraska-cornhusker-game-day-itinerary) throughout the fall. Ready to visit Nebraska yet? Come join us on the plains. There’s a lot to explore in these wide-open spaces.