Cass County
Eagle Raceway ~ 617 South 238th St. This one-third-mile dirt track is often referred to as the “World’s Fastest Third Mile” because of its speed. Track line (402) 781-2243, Office (402) 238-2595 or (402) 994-3855 www.eagleraceway.com
Fillmore County
Gage County
Gage County Fair and Expo/Beatrice Speedway ~ July 24-28 – Includes a midway carnival, food, 4-H animals and exhibits. The fairgrounds is also home to Beatrice Speedway where racing occurs each Friday night from March to October.
Jefferson County
The Jefferson County Speedway ~ Located at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Banked-dirt track racing from April through September, featuring mini sprints, trucks and dwarf cars. (402) 729-3008 or (402) 729-3514
Johnson County
Lancaster County
Visit lincoln.org
Nemaha
Otoe County
Historic Mural Collection ~ Downtown Nebraska City. Six historic murals have been restored since 2011.
Pawnee County
More than 35 Amish families have moved into Pawnee County, and some have started businesses that are frequented by county residents and visitors, including Amish stores, greenhouses, and specialty shops. Be aware of horse-drawn buggies on the highways as you travel through the area. PawneeCountyNebraska.com
Richardson County
Saline County
Doane College Campus ~ On the eastern edge of Crete, Doane features a 350-acre garden, comprehensive library, auditorium, and other facilities. Its Boswell Observatory is a museum, open to the public. Call Mark at (402) 826-8621 or Janet (402) 826-8234.
Wilber
Nebraska Czechs of Wilber
One of the eight chapters of the Nebraska Czechs, Inc., this chapter is the official host of the annual Czech Festival. It partners with the Wilber Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Wilber to welcome and entertain more than 50,000 visitors with a family-oriented celebration that includes events in nearly every building. The Wilber Czechs own the Czech Museum, Hotel Wilber, the Czech Craft Shop, the Outdoor Theater, and the downtown sound system. NebraksaCzechsOf Wilber.com
Sarpy County
Bellevue
Grotto at Saint Columbans ~ 1902 Calhoun St. (with Bellevue City Limits). A retreat center, with lots of room for you to visit our campus. A short walking trail leads to a grotto, a place for reflection. A number of wild animals, such as deer and turkey, call this place home, too. (402) 291-1920. www.columban.org/bellevue-nebraska
OFFUT AFB
Offutt Air Force Base ~ Site of the U.S. Strategic Air Command, Offutt is regarded as one of the highest-level military installations in the nation. Home to the 55th Wing, supporting several vital national defense organizations. Each branch of the U.S. military is represented among the approximately 12,000 military and federal employees assigned here. www.offutt.af.mil
Papillion
Werner Park ~ Home of the Omaha Storm Chasers, 12356 Ballpark Way. Home to AAA baseball games and other events, featuring a spacious berm and standing-room areas. Perfect for business expos, motivational seminars, concerts, baseball tournament, conventions, corporate seminars, agricultural shows, church gatherings and much more. (402) 738-5100 www.omahastormchasers.com
Thayer County
Union Pacific Trains ~ Travel through the community every 20 minutes. On the north side of the tracks, on Main Street, a train watching station has been constructed to accommodate the daily watchers. This station will be open to all interested train watchers, day and night.
Deshler
Isernhagen’s Collections ~ Old saddles, bridles, etc. Call (402) 365-7673 for viewing.
Hebron
World’s Largest Porch Swing ~ Hebron has the World’s Largest Porch Swing, located at the City Park at 5th and Jefferson. Local volunteers built a swing with a seat 32 feet long. Because Hebron does not also have the world’s largest front porch, the swing is in Roosevelt Park downtown. In true Nebraska fashion, a section of center pivot forms the swing’s top girder. This top girder is actually a subcomponent of the Reinke Corner Gator, a corner watering system manufactured in Deshler. The swing is said to be long enough for 24 children or 18 adults. Some say 25 adults, but one web commentator remarked, “As far as I’m concerned, any more than 10 and the quaint opportunities for romance are out of the question.” (402) 768-7156