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 Retrace the path of Lewis and Clark’s 1804 expedition along the Lewis & Clark Scenic Byway, stretching 82 miles from north of Omaha to South Sioux City on U.S. Highway 75.Scenery Wooded bluffs, open bottomland, bountiful cropland, and historic waterways. Adventures The Durham Museum in Omaha highlights this fair city’s dramatic transformation from cow town to boomtown. If viewing wildlife is more to your liking, this trip has more than enough stops to keep you busy. Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo is one of the country’s best and boasts an indoor jungle, a state-of-the-art aquarium, the world’s largest desert dome, and much, much more. Among the finest of this area’s historical attractions is Fort Atkinson State Historical Park in Fort Calhoun north of Omaha. Here, visitors are treated to living history presentations that breathe life into Nebraska’s rich heritage. Stop by the DeSoto Wildlife Refuge near Blair to view wildlife in its natural habitat and marvel at the remarkably preserved cargo that was pulled out of the Bertrand—a steamboat that sank in 1865. Enjoy a glass of full-bodied Nebraska wine and a tour of the operation at Silver Hills Vineyards & Winery in Tekamah. The farm operation also produces corn, soybeans, and cattle. Explore the art, culture, and history of Nebraska’s Winnebago Tribe at the Winnebago Cultural Center and Museum, Woodland Trails Art Center, AllNative.com art center, and the Honoring-the-Clans Sculpture Garden and Cultural Plaza. You can also view a majestic bison herd up close. Route Directions Start in Omaha 22 miles north on US-75 to Fort Calhoun 9 miles north on US-75 to Blair 18 miles north on US-75 to Tekamah 12 miles north on US-75 to Winnebago |
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