32 days in Nebraska Itinerary

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Kearney
— 3 nights
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North Platte
— 3 nights
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Gering
— 3 nights
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Crawford
— 2 nights
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Valentine
— 3 nights
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Omaha
— 9 nights
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Lincoln
— 8 nights
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Kearney — 3 nights

Kearney is a city in and the county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States. Venture out of the city with trips to Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer (in Grand Island) and Crane Trust Wild Rose Ranch (in Wood River). There's still lots to do: explore the galleries of Great Platte River Road Archway Monument, look for gifts at Stagecoach, examine the collection at Nebraska Firefighters Museum, and explore the activities along Cottonmill Lake.

For photos, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, use the Kearney travel planner.

Paris, France to Kearney is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Paris to Kearney is minus 7 hours. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Paris in July: highs in Kearney hover around 36°C, while lows dip to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to North Platte.
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North Platte — 3 nights

North Platte is a city in and the county seat of Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States. Change things up with these side-trips from North Platte: Gothenburg (Wild Horse Golf Club & Original Pony Express Station & Museum) and Petrified Wood Gallery (in Ogallala). And it doesn't end there: stroll around Cody Park, immerse yourself in nature at Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park, pause for some photo ops at America's 20th Century Veterans' Memorial, and steep yourself in history at Union Pacific Railroad Bailey Yard.

To find ratings, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the North Platte online driving holiday planner.

Drive from Kearney to North Platte in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Gering.
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Gering — 3 nights

Gering is a city in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Gering: Alliance (Carnegie Arts Center, Carhenge, &more). The adventure continues: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Scotts Bluff National Monument, get great views at South Overlook, take in the pleasant sights at Monument Valley Pathway, and take an in-depth tour of Legacy of the Plains Museum.

To find ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Gering attractions planner.

You can drive from North Platte to Gering in 3 hours. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from North Platte to Gering due to the time zone difference. In July, daytime highs in Gering are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) so you can go by car to Crawford.
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Crawford — 2 nights

Crawford is a city in Dawes County, in the northwestern part of the state of Nebraska, in the Great Plains region of the United States. Start off your visit on the 3rd (Thu): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the striking landscape at Toadstool Campground, then get engrossed in the history at Fort Robinson History Museum, and then immerse yourself in nature at Fort Robinson State Park.

To see where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Crawford travel route planner.

You can drive from Gering to Crawford in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. August in Crawford sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can drive to Valentine.
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Valentine — 3 nights

Valentine is a city in Cherry County, Nebraska, United States. Spend the 6th (Sun) exploring nature at Niobrara National Scenic River. And it doesn't end there: immerse yourself in nature at Smith Falls State Park, tee off at The Prairie Club, tour the pleasant surroundings at Cowboy Trail, and trek along Valentine National Wildlife Refuge.

For traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, go to the Valentine online route builder.

You can drive from Crawford to Valentine in 3 hours. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Crawford to Valentine due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in August, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) early enough to drive to Omaha.
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Omaha — 9 nights

Gateway to the West

A major transportation hub, Omaha was once considered little more than a stopping point on a pioneer's journey west.
Venture out of the city with trips to Nebraska City (Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Visitor Center, Arbor Lodge State Historical Park, &more), Platte River State Park (in Louisville) and Holy Family Shrine (in Gretna). There's still lots to do: observe the fascinating underwater world at Henry Doorly Zoo, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Cecilia's Cathedral, admire the natural beauty at Lauritzen Gardens Omaha's Botanical Center, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

To see reviews, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read our Omaha online holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Valentine to Omaha takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. Traveling from Valentine in August, Omaha is a bit warmer at night with lows of 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can go by car to Lincoln.
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Lincoln — 8 nights

Lincoln is the capital of the U.S. state of Nebraska and the county seat of Lancaster County. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lincoln: Rock Creek Station State Historical Park (in Fairbury), Ashland (Eugene T. Mahoney State Park & Quarry Oaks Golf Club) and Homestead National Historical Park (in Beatrice). There's lots more to do: ponder the world of politics at Nebraska State Capitol, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Lincoln Children's Zoo, contemplate the waterfront views at Holmes Park & Lake, and explore the engaging exhibits at Lincoln Children's Museum.

For ratings, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Lincoln trip tool.

Drive from Omaha to Lincoln in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train. In August, daytime highs in Lincoln are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Nebraska travel guide

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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.
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