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Historic Beauty In Nebraska



Nebraska is a state that starts out with expansive plains and prairies in the east and slowly get higher until the base of the Rocky Mountains is found in the west. Throughout the extensive landscape that makes up Nebraska there are many small towns and farms for visitors to stay at. There is only one riverfront community in Nebraska and this is Omaha which also happens to be the state's largest city which sits on the bank of the Missouri River. You can visit the Durham Western Heritage Museum in Omaha which shows the history of the city from its start as an outpost. Then there is Lincoln which is the state capital of Nebraska with a state capitol that stands at four hundred feet which is larger than most other buildings in the city. For a good selection of restaurants, shops and galleries a visitor can go to the Historic Haymarket district which was started in the late eighteen hundreds. North Platte holds an annual Nebraska Land Days each June which travelers can enjoy if they want to learn a little history.

Both the economy and population of Omaha is steadily growing these days as it becomes a major transportation and agricultural center. There are many diverse attractions to choose from in Omaha including a world class zoo and many historical museums. No matter what your interests you will find something to enjoy in Omaha. Many unique species of animals can be found at the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha which has everything between white tigers and sun bears along with the world's largest indoor jungle environment. Just outside of Omaha in the town of Ashland there is the Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari which is 360 acres and showcases animals that are native to Nebraska.

There are many good attractions in the state capital of Lincoln as well. You can take a tour of the huge state capitol building and get an excellent view of the surrounding area. Lincoln is also home to the University of Nebraska which has the popular Cornhuskers football games. Some other popular attractions in Lincoln include the National Museum of Roller Skating and the Folsom Children's Zoo and Botanical Gardens.

You can find a handy chart of all the accommodations in Nebraska by getting a Nebraska Travel Guide. Although the main landmark hotel in Lincoln is the Cornhusker Hotel which was recently taken over by Marriott and has 297 rooms with wireless Internet service. Another interesting hotel option is the Ponderosa Ranch which sits on 3,600 acres and is a working cattle ranch. The Dancing Leaf Earth Lodge is another option which allows visitors to also take a look at the original Pawnee Indian earth lodges.
About Author G. Chadwick :

Greg Chadwick owns and operates the Nebraska Hotel Finder website. To find great deals on Nebraska Hotels please visit us at http://www.nebraskahotelfinder.com


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Article Added on Sunday, April 29, 2007
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