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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Nebraska

51 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Nebraska

Updated June 4, 2024

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Rogue Routes: The Road to Carhenge

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Artistic visionaries and the spirit of rogue ingenuity define this route that starts in Denver, winds through the plains of southeastern Wyoming, and finishes in Alliance, Nebraska. It takes you off the beaten path to discover quirky art installations, historic monuments, local flavors, and natural wonders. This route of 11 inspiring spots is certain to spark the autonomous flame for all who take it on.

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Parks 4
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Strolling by carnival food stands at the Nebraska State Fair, Grand Island.

Atlas Obscura’s Guide to Nebraska’s Wackiest and Most Wondrous Summer Events

From the “World’s Largest Chicken Dance” to a week-long star party, don’t miss these funky events in the Cornhusker State.
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A group of medieval knights prepares to launch their tanking vessel into the slow-moving waters of Nebraska’s North Platte River.

Whatever Floats Your Boat – or Tank

Nebraskans have come up with an ingenious way of cooling down along the state’s many waterways.
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Podcast: Lee’s Legendary Marbles and Collectables

This Nebraska destination is a pilgrimage of sorts for serious collectors, and a curiosity for the casual passerby.
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Morris Press is a factory, store, and showcase of the American community cookbook.

Inside the Company Printing America's Community Cookbooks

Churches, scout troops, and clown collectives all depend on Morris Press.
by Sam O'Brien
Butterfly milkweed (at 70 mph).

How to Identify Wildflowers Without Bothering to Get Off the Highway

According to a scientist's satirical guide, flowers are even more beautiful when you can only kind of see them.
by Sabrina Imbler
Center pivot irrigation at work northeast of Adams, Nebraska.

Americans Have Planted So Much Corn That It's Changing the Weather

The Corn Belt is making it rain.
by Eric J. Wallace
Rebecca Winters' grave.

A Mormon Pioneer's Grave, Marked Only With a Wagon Wheel Rim

Rebecca Winters's grave is one of the few that were marked at all.
by Sarah Laskow

Some Cyclists in Omaha Improved a Bike Lane With 120 Plungers

It was an improvement that didn't suck.
by Eric Grundhauser

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