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Nebraska Microbrewery Tour
Lincoln – Omaha – Kearney If you love beer, this tour is for you! You and three friends will visit four of Nebraska’s premier microbreweries, where you can learn about the art of brewing and sample the results. In the evenings, enjoy an event at the Qwest Center in Omaha and cheer on the Kearney Storm hockey team. Package includes: Tour for four and a six-pack of beer from each of the following: • Empyrean Brewing Company, Lincoln • Upstream Brewing Company, Omaha • Thunderhead Brewery, Kearney • Platte Valley Brewery, Kearney Two double-occupancy rooms at: • Embassy Suites, Lincoln (one night) • Embassy Suites Old Market, Omaha (one night) • Holiday Inn, Kearney (two nights) • Ticketmaster gift certificate for use to an event at the Qwest Center Omaha ($300 total value) • Four tickets to a Storm hockey game, Kearney • Home brew starter kit from Kirk’s Do-It-Yourself Brew in Lincoln Cost: $1,860. For more information, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . ![]() Girls’ Day Away
Omaha Sometimes a girl just needs to get away! Fabulous shopping, fine dining, and a relaxing spa treatment await you and three of your closest friends in Omaha. Package includes: • Private limousine service for 12 hours for four people in Omaha • Two $100 gift cards for shopping at Shadow Lake Towne Center and Village Pointe Shopping Center in Omaha • $60 gift card to the Nebraska Brewing Company at Shadow Lake Towne Center • $100 gift card to Kona Grill at the Village Pointe Shopping Center • Four $125 gift certificates for spa services at Garbo’s Salon and Spa at the Village Pointe Shopping Center • Two double-occupancy rooms for one night at The Magnolia Hotel in Omaha Cost: $2,315 (does not include limousine gratuity). For more information, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . ![]() Music, Food, and Fun Getaway March 28–30 Fremont Just when spring fever is at its peak, get out for a little excitement in Fremont. A weekend of outstanding music, great food, and plenty of fun will certainly hit the spot. This package includes: • Two nights’ stay at Wilderness Lodge and Convention Center • VIP passes to Harold & Leona’s Toyland and Museum • VIP tickets to the Pathfinder Chorus Spring Concert • Dinner aboard the Fremont Dinner Train • Discount shopping coupons • Dinner, lunch, and Sunday brunch at the Wilderness Lodge’s restaurant, Outpost Grille & Steakhouse The fun and relaxation begins on Friday afternoon with check-in at the Wilderness Lodge and Convention Center. Savor the flavor of the steak of your choice at the on-site steakhouse, and then soak up the hotel amenities—pool, lounge, big-screen TV, and more. After a good night’s sleep, head to Harold & Leona’s Toyland and Museum in nearby North Bend where you will receive a VIP tour of the toys of yesteryear. You may even spot some of your childhood favorites. Then return to Fremont to the Outpost Grille & Steakhouse for lunch. In the afternoon, it’s off to the Spring Concert of the Pathfinder Chorus, where you’ll be captivated by a musical performance from VIP seats. But the day doesn’t end there. Once you’ve freshened up, you can make your way to the Fremont Elkhorn Valley Railroad Depot. Browse through the railroad memorabilia until 6:15 when you board the Fremont Dinner Train for a meal you won’t soon forget. Five courses are served as you travel by rail to the small town of Nickerson. On Sunday, enjoy a special brunch at the Wilderness Lodge and then round out the delightful weekend with a little shopping. The historic downtown area is laden with the charm of antique stores and specialty boutiques while the Fremont Mall offers a more urban retail experience. The cost for this weekend getaway starts at $479 for two adults. Pricing is dependent on accommodations and does not include tax and gratuity. Advanced lodging reservations are required. For reservations and more information, please contact Jen Struebing at 800-743-7666 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Pawnee City Your best friend, your sister, your mom—whoever you want to spend a fun and relaxing girls’ weekend with, you’ll have a heavenly experience in Pawnee City. This package includes: • One night’s stay and full breakfast at My Blue Heaven Bed & Breakfast or the Convent House Bed & Breakfast • Salon fees for pedicure, manicure, and tanning • Wine tasting at SchillingBridge Winery & Microbrewery • Vouchers for 2 museums • Vouchers for 2 meals Start your weekend off the right way . . . with plenty of pampering at a local salon. The pedicure, spa manicure, and tanning make for a very relaxing afternoon. And perhaps a little shopping would do you good. Heavenly Treasures quilt shop, Creative Thoughts gift shop, and Memory Magic Scrapbook Store are just a few great retail options. In the evening, unwind with a wine tasting at SchillingBridge Winery & Microbrewery. They have a large selection of reds, whites, and blushes to sample. Then settle in for the night at either My Blue Heaven Bed & Breakfast or the Convent House Bed & Breakfast, both offering charming accommodations. A bountiful breakfast will greet you in the morning, and then it’s off to explore the historical side of Pawnee City. The Pedal Clinic is a blast from the toy box past, featuring more than 400 pedal toys. And the Pawnee City Historical Society Museum will take you back to the days of the pioneers with 19 buildings full of memorabilia, 800 different types of barbwire, an experimental tailwind airplane, and a large collection of salt and pepper shakers. So spend two days with just the girls. Giggle. Reminisce. Build fun new memories in Pawnee City. The cost for this two-day package is $215 for two adults. For reservations and more information, please contact Yvonne Dalluge at 402-852-3131 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . One week advanced notice is necessary. Embrace Art and History in Cambridge
Travel to Cambridge, halfway between Omaha and Denver on Routes 6 and 34, where this small town is bursting with nostalgia, culture, and a renaissance spirit. Authentic experiences include historical architecture, artists’ studios, antiques, a museum, restaurants, quaint shops, and living history tours—set at the scenic point where the Republican River meets the Medicine Creek, known as Nebraska’s most scenic lake. Your package will be arranged by Gerald and Gloria Hilton, hosts of the Cambridge Bed & Breakfast, Nebraska’s only AAA Three Diamond-rated B&B. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this nearly 100-year-old home and its architectural and artistic splendor take this experience far beyond basic lodging. This package includes: * Two nights’ lodging, double occupancy, with breakfasts at the Cambridge B&B. * Dining gift certificate for two at the highly acclaimed Town Talk Restaurant. * Cambridge Surprise Gift Basket featuring local coupons and products to enjoy. Cost is $230 plus tax for two people. For more information or to make reservations, please contact Gloria Hilton at 308-697-3220, fax her at 308-697-3267, visit www.cambridge-bb.com , or e-mail her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Enjoy the Arts—with Embassy Suites Downtown/Old Market–Omaha Now you can truly eat, sleep, and breathe the arts with several exclusive weekend packages from Embassy Suites—brought to you in conjunction with Broadway in Omaha, the Nebraska Choral Arts Society, Omaha Community Playhouse, the Omaha Performing Arts Center, the Omaha Symphony, the Omaha Theater Ballet, Opera Omaha, and the Rose Blumkin Center for Performing Arts. Each package includes one night’s accommodations at Embassy Suites in Omaha’s Old Market, complete with a full cooked-to-order breakfast, an evening manager’s reception with free cocktails, valet parking, and roundtrip shuttle service. The package also includes tickets to performances as specified plus entry into the Joslyn Art Museum , Lauritzen Gardens, The Durham Museum and the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts; families receive performance tickets plus free entry into the Omaha Children’s Museum. For more information, see our brochure or visit our Web site at www.omaha.embassysuites.com or call 1-800-EMBASSY. |







