29 days in Nebraska Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Nebraska trip itinerary planner
Start: Port Elizabeth
Fly to Eppley Airfield, Drive to Lincoln
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Lincoln
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Kearney
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North Platte
— 3 nights
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Valentine
— 2 nights
Drive
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Omaha
— 11 nights
Fly
End: Port Elizabeth
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Lincoln — 7 nights
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Get in touch with nature at Pioneer Park Nature Center and Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. Museum-lovers will get to explore Museum of American Speed and Lincoln Children's Museum. Explore Lincoln's surroundings by going to Glacial Till Vineyard and Winery (in Ashland) and Homestead National Historical Park (in Beatrice).
To see photos, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Lincoln trip planner.
Port Elizabeth, South Africa to Lincoln is an approximately 29-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from South Africa Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -8 hour difference. Traveling from Port Elizabeth in December, expect Lincoln to be colder, temps between 4°C and -8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) so you can go by car to Kearney.
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To see photos, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Lincoln trip planner.
Port Elizabeth, South Africa to Lincoln is an approximately 29-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from South Africa Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -8 hour difference. Traveling from Port Elizabeth in December, expect Lincoln to be colder, temps between 4°C and -8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) so you can go by car to Kearney.
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Kearney — 4 nights
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Great Platte River Road Archway Monument and The Willa Cather Foundation are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Appreciate the collections at Pioneer Village and Nebraska Firefighters Museum. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Kearney: Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park (in Burwell), Crane Trust Wild Rose Ranch (in Wood River) and Sherman Reservoir State Recreation Area (in Loup City).
To find reviews, photos, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Kearney road trip tool.
Getting from Lincoln to Kearney by car takes about 2 hours. December in Kearney sees daily highs of 4°C and lows of -9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) to allow time to drive to North Platte.
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To find reviews, photos, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Kearney road trip tool.
Getting from Lincoln to Kearney by car takes about 2 hours. December in Kearney sees daily highs of 4°C and lows of -9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) to allow time to drive to North Platte.
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North Platte — 3 nights
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Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park and Original Pony Express Station & Museum. Visit Fort McPherson National Cemetery and Union Pacific Railroad Bailey Yard for their historical value. Change things up with these side-trips from North Platte: Robert Henri Museum (in Cozad), Gothenburg Historical Museum (in Gothenburg) and Lake Ogallala State Recreation Area (in Ogallala).
To see where to stay, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read our North Platte road trip website.
You can drive from Kearney to North Platte in 2 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Kearney in December since evenings lows in North Platte dip to -12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Valentine.
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To see where to stay, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read our North Platte road trip website.
You can drive from Kearney to North Platte in 2 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Kearney in December since evenings lows in North Platte dip to -12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Valentine.
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Valentine — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 2nd (Mon): explore the landscape on two wheels at Cowboy Trail, trek along Valentine National Wildlife Refuge, and then immerse yourself in nature at Smith Falls State Park. Keep things going the next day: explore the striking landscape of Niobrara National Scenic River.
To see reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Valentine itinerary builder site.
Traveling by car from North Platte to Valentine takes 2.5 hours. In January, plan for daily highs up to 2°C, and evening lows to -13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Omaha.
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To see reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Valentine itinerary builder site.
Traveling by car from North Platte to Valentine takes 2.5 hours. In January, plan for daily highs up to 2°C, and evening lows to -13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Omaha.
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Omaha — 11 nights
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Gateway to the West
St. Cecilia's Cathedral and Holy Family Shrine will appeal to history buffs. Escape the urban bustle at Fontenelle Forest Nature Center and Chalco Hills Recreation Area. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Omaha: Platte River State Park (in Louisville) and Nebraska City (Nebraska City Museum of Firefighting, Arbor Lodge State Historical Park, &more). There's much more to do: take a stroll through Old Market, explore the world behind art at Joslyn Art Museum, take in nature's colorful creations at Lauritzen Gardens Omaha's Botanical Center, and steep yourself in history at General Crook House Museum.
For other places to visit, maps, photos, and tourist information, go to the Omaha day trip planning app.
Traveling by car from Valentine to Omaha takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. In January, daytime highs in Omaha are 1°C, while nighttime lows are -11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.
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For other places to visit, maps, photos, and tourist information, go to the Omaha day trip planning app.
Traveling by car from Valentine to Omaha takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. In January, daytime highs in Omaha are 1°C, while nighttime lows are -11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.
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Nebraska travel guide
The Cornhusker State
Situated in the heartland of America, Nebraska is home to a large number of small rural communities and masses of farmland. The state's two main cities, Omaha and Lincoln, are abuzz with youthful energy and cultural delights. Your itinerary can include a trip to the cities' museums to learn about the state's past, or tours of the area's important pioneer and Native American sites. The state's central location means that it has been crossed by many trails, but it was the California Gold Rush of 1848-1855 that originally brought large numbers of non-indigenous people to the area. Scenic river valleys offer plenty of opportunities for outdoor vacation activities, while Nebraska's agricultural towns charm visitors with their all-American spirit.
