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Nebraska Road TripNovember 5 - 10, 2026
We flew to Nebraska so that Traci could check off state #33 in her goal of running a half marathon in all 50 states. Since this was our first time in the Cornhusker State, we set aside a few days for sightseeing. We came across some interesting sights, but above all, we enjoyed meeting the locals who are welcoming and very proud of their state.
Things I Really Enjoyed
- Kool-Aid Exhibit: Kool-Aid, was invented in Hastings, Nebraska by Edwin Perkins in 1927. There is a fun exhibit in the Hastings Museum dedicated to this classic drink.
- Great Plains Black History Museum: We were given a very informative tour by the museum curator. We learned about the achievements and struggles of black Nebraskans.
- Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge: We walked across this 3,000-foot pedestrian bridge which gave us nice views of the Omaha skyline and led us into Iowa.
- The Locals: Everyone we met in Nebraska was so friendly and welcoming. They engaged us in great conversation and spoke proudly of their state.
Things I Would Do Differently
- Confirm Operating Hours via Phone: We came across a situation in which the operating hours of one of the attraction's website was different than what we were told on the phone when we eventually called to find out why the attraction was not open. Had we known about the discrpancy, we could have planned our day a little better.
Trip Report
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