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Things to Do in Nebraska

Steep bluff with pink sky above and yellow leaves below.
Scotts Bluff viewed from the north side of the North Platte River.

NPS / Brian Poffenberger

This page highlights things to do in Nebraska.

Retrace trails used by Native Americans, pioneers, and the Lewis and Clark expedition. Float the Niobrara National Scenic River or Missouri National Recreational River. Learn about the experience of homesteaders across the country at Homestead National Historical Park. These are just a few of the many things to do in Nebraska. Below, you'll find links to things to do, trip ideas, and information on affiliated sites.

Things to Do at Nebraska Parks

Sunrise sky over softly lit cement sidewalk style hiking trail and rolling hills.

Agate Fossil Beds National Monument

Things to do at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument

Covered wagon in front of a tall buff.

California National Historic Trail

Things to do along the California National Historic Trail

Sunset illuminates the sky above a large building that has a roof that slopes up on one side.

Homestead National Historical Park

Things to do at Homestead National Historical park

Sign along roadside reads

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail

Things to do along Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail

A canoe loaded with gear sits quietly on a sandy river bank with blue sky above.

Missouri National Recreational River

Things to do along Missouri National Recreational River

Sculpture of horses pulling a carriage with people sitting on top. Buildings are in the background.

Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail

Find things to do along the Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail

Three canoes on a flat stretch of river that is flanked by green forest.

Niobrara National Scenic River

Things to do along Niobrara National Scenic River

A person walks through a notch in a grassy hill.

Oregon National Historic Trail

Things to do along the Oregon National Historic Trail

Pointy land formation jutting into the air out of hills and prairie.

Pony Express National Historic Trail

Things to do along the Pony Express National Historic Trail

Sunlight illuminates sandstone bluffs surrounding a pass.

Scotts Bluff National Monument

Things to do at Scotts Bluff National Monument

Nebraska Trip Ideas

Looking for ideas to help you plan your next trip to a national park? These trip ideas provide recommended activities designed to help you figure out how to spend your time. For even more ideas, see search for things to do and trip ideas by park, activity, topic, duration, and more.

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      Tags: agate fossil beds national monument, california national historic trail, homestead national historical park, lewis & clark national historic trail, missouri national recreational river, mormon pioneer national historic trail, niobrara national scenic river, oregon national historic trail, pony express national historic trail, scotts bluff national monument, nebraska, midwest, things to do

      Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, California National Historic Trail, Homestead National Historical Park, Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, Missouri National Recreational River, Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail, Niobrara National Scenic River, Oregon National Historic Trail, Pony Express National Historic Trail, Scotts Bluff National Monument more »

      Last updated: March 15, 2024