Nebraska Life JUNE 22-28, 2026 Where the Midwest Meets the Wild West
Nebraska may become your new favorite state! Discover the warmth, bounty, and industry of the Cornhusker State as we unveil Nebraska’s hidden gems and introduce you to warm-hearted locals. Experience the beauty and history of Outlook Nebraska, Lauritzen Garden, Stuhr Museum, and Arbor Day Farm. Go stargazing and learn how to go Tanking, a North Platte tradition with local experts. Delve into the rich history of the Pioneers, Buffalo Bill, Cranes, and the Wild West! DAY 1: WELCOME TO COUNCIL BLUFFS! Meet your fellow travelers at our Welcome Dinner in Council Bluffs, IA. Our hotel is situated right on the Missouri River, offering beautiful views of Nebraska when you look across the river. D DAY 2: OMAHA/OUTLOOK NEBRASKA/GENERAL CROOK HOUSE/GARDEN TOUR This morning, head into Omaha, NE for a guided behind-the-scenes tour of Outlook Nebraska. This unique and inspiring factory produces toilet paper for U.S. Military bases around the world employing primarily blind and visually impaired employees. Next, we have been invited to enjoy
lunch at the home of General George Crook and his wife, Mary Tapscott Dailey Crook. We will step back in time to 1879 and enjoy lunch in the dining room followed by time to look around the Italianate style house known as Quarters One. This afternoon, visit Lauritzen Gardens, home to 100 acres of urban oasis and twenty themed gardens. Enjoy an evening of German dancing, singing, and food with Omaha’s German American Society tonight. B, L, D DAY 3: AIR COMMAND AND AEROSPACE/ STUHR MUSEUM
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Golden Spike Tower
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Platte River Road Archway
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Stuhr Museum Nature Center
Buffalo Bill Historic Park
1 Prepare for liftoff as we visit the Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum to learn about the impressive feats, rare artifacts, and remarkable space exploration stories. After lunch, head to the Stuhr Museum in Grand Island. This museum is dedicated to the legacy of the pioneers who settled in the plains of central Nebraska during the late 19th century. Walk through an 1890s-era prairie town, art gallery, and historic artifact space. After settling into our hotel, enjoy dinner and stargazing with an astronomer and a powerful computerized telescope. You don’t want to miss the extraordinary night sky of Western Nebraska. B, L, D DAY 4: TRAINS/BUFFALO BILL/WWII CANTEEN/TANKING/NORTH PLATTE Pioneer Village Arbor Day Farms This morning, we’ll visit the Golden Spike Tower. Rising eight stories above the tracks, you will get panoramic views of Union Pacific’s Bailey Yard, the largest classification rail yard in the world. Over 10,000 rail cars pass through Baily Yard each day! Next, we will visit Cody Train
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