14 days in Nebraska Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Nebraska vacation planner
Start: New York City
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Omaha
— 3 nights
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Gering
— 2 nights
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North Platte
— 1 night
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Kearney
— 2 nights
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Lincoln
— 5 nights
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End: New York City
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Omaha — 3 nights
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Gateway to the West
A major transportation hub, Omaha was once considered little more than a stopping point on a pioneer's journey west.Omaha is known for zoos & aquariums, shopping, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in nature's colorful creations at Lauritzen Gardens Omaha's Botanical Center, stop by Old Market, take in the views from Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, and observe the fascinating underwater world at Henry Doorly Zoo.
To find maps, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Omaha trip planner.
New York City to Omaha is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. In May in Omaha, expect temperatures between 74°F during the day and 52°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) so you can go by car to Gering.
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Gering — 2 nights
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Gering is a city in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States. Kick off your visit on the 1st (Thu): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Scotts Bluff National Monument. On your second day here, take an in-depth tour of Legacy of the Plains Museum, appreciate the history behind Carhenge, and then take an in-depth tour of Knight Museum and Sandhills Center.
To find more things to do, photos, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Gering trip itinerary planning tool.
Drive from Omaha to Gering in 7 hours. Traveling from Omaha to Gering, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Omaha in May, things will get a bit cooler in Gering: highs are around 69°F and lows about 43°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) to allow time to drive to North Platte.
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To find more things to do, photos, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Gering trip itinerary planning tool.
Drive from Omaha to Gering in 7 hours. Traveling from Omaha to Gering, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Omaha in May, things will get a bit cooler in Gering: highs are around 69°F and lows about 43°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) to allow time to drive to North Platte.
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North Platte — 1 night
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North Platte is a city in and the county seat of Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States. Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): stroll around Cody Park, then contemplate the long history of Union Pacific Railroad Bailey Yard, then admire the majestic nature at Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park, and finally get engrossed in the history at Fort Cody Trading Post.
To find ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our North Platte online attractions planner.
Getting from Gering to North Platte by car takes about 3 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Gering to North Platte is 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 85°F in June, and nighttime lows around 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can drive to Kearney.
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To find ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our North Platte online attractions planner.
Getting from Gering to North Platte by car takes about 3 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Gering to North Platte is 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 85°F in June, and nighttime lows around 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can drive to Kearney.
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Kearney — 2 nights
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Kearney is a city in and the county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States. Kick off your visit on the 4th (Sun): examine the collection at Classic Car Collection, appreciate the history behind Great Platte River Road Archway Monument, and then walk around Yanney Heritage Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 5th (Mon): take an in-depth tour of Pioneer Village, take an in-depth tour of Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer, and then look for gifts at Stagecoach.
Quickly create a custom-made itinerary for Kearney using our trip planner.
You can drive from North Platte to Kearney in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Kearney are 85°F, while nighttime lows are 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Lincoln.
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Quickly create a custom-made itinerary for Kearney using our trip planner.
You can drive from North Platte to Kearney in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Kearney are 85°F, while nighttime lows are 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Lincoln.
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Lincoln — 5 nights
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Lincoln is the capital of the U.S. state of Nebraska and the county seat of Lancaster County. Change things up with these side-trips from Lincoln: Homestead National Historical Park (in Beatrice) and Eugene T. Mahoney State Park (in Ashland). The adventure continues: examine the collection at Museum of American Speed, get a new perspective on nature at University of Nebraska State Museum, get a sense of history and politics at Nebraska State Capitol, and get to know the resident critters at Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari.
To find ratings, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, read Lincoln attractions planning app.
Traveling by car from Kearney to Lincoln takes 2 hours. In June, daytime highs in Lincoln are 86°F, while nighttime lows are 63°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to fly back home.
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To find ratings, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, read Lincoln attractions planning app.
Traveling by car from Kearney to Lincoln takes 2 hours. In June, daytime highs in Lincoln are 86°F, while nighttime lows are 63°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to fly back home.
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Nebraska travel guide
The Cornhusker State
Situated in the heartland of America, Nebraska is home to a large number of small rural communities and masses of farmland. The state's two main cities, Omaha and Lincoln, are abuzz with youthful energy and cultural delights. Your itinerary can include a trip to the cities' museums to learn about the state's past, or tours of the area's important pioneer and Native American sites. The state's central location means that it has been crossed by many trails, but it was the California Gold Rush of 1848-1855 that originally brought large numbers of non-indigenous people to the area. Scenic river valleys offer plenty of opportunities for outdoor vacation activities, while Nebraska's agricultural towns charm visitors with their all-American spirit.
