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Overview of Nebraska (Nebraska (NE))
Nebraska (Nebraska (NE)) features major hubs at Omaha & Lincoln. Key sights, National & State Parks, and travel highlights across the state include Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo & Old Market, Chimney Rock & Scotts Bluff National Monument on the Oregon Trail, Sandhills Scenic Byway & Carhenge.
How to get to Nebraska
Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA), Lincoln Airport (LNK), Amtrak California Zephyr (Omaha, Lincoln), and I-80. Use our Amtrak & USA Rail Pass Calculator ($) and $80 National Parks Pass Calculator to plan your route.
Signature local food in Nebraska
When visiting cities and towns across Nebraska, look out for these regional American specialties at classic diners, smokehouses, seafood shacks, and farmers markets:
- Classic Omaha Reuben sandwich (invented in Omaha)
- Corn-fed Nebraska ribeye & Runza beef-cabbage pastries
- Sweet corn chowder & kolaches
- Chokecherry jelly & apple pie
- Great Plains amber lagers & ciders
Best time to visit Nebraska
Best time to visit Nebraska: May–Oct.
Featured cities & towns in Nebraska (11 featured · 60 total)
Click any city below for its individual travel guide, county & elevation facts, nearest airport/Amtrak station, regional food specialties, and neighboring towns:
| City / Town | County & Type | Population | Elevation | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha Omaha, NE | US City | 486,051 | 323 m (1060 ft) | City guide → |
| Lincoln Lincoln, NE | US City | 294,757 | 367 m (1204 ft) | City guide → |
| Bellevue Bellevue, NE | US City | 55,510 | 315 m (1033 ft) | City guide → |
| Seward Seward, NE | US City | 7,167 | 455 m (1493 ft) | City guide → |
| Homer Homer, NE | US City | 541 | 338 m (1109 ft) | City guide → |
| Jackson Jackson, NE | US City | 217 | 340 m (1115 ft) | City guide → |
| Page Page, NE | US City | 164 | 598 m (1962 ft) | City guide → |
| Cody Cody, NE | US City | 157 | 945 m (3100 ft) | City guide → |
| Keystone Keystone, NE | US City | 59 | 945 m (3100 ft) | City guide → |
| Gardiner Gardiner, NE | US City | 0 | 460 m (1509 ft) | City guide → |
| Monterey Monterey, NE | US City | 0 | 447 m (1467 ft) | City guide → |