ROAD TRIPS – MULTI-DAY ITINERARIES
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From southeast to northwest, you’ll experience Nebraska from corner to corner. Start in the stunning Missouri River Valley, work your way across the historical prairie trails of south central Nebraska, and finally experience the rugged wild-west beauty of the Panhandle.

Day 1
Start your journey in homestead country. Take in the cozy, hometown warmth of southeast Nebraska’s charming communities. Then stop and soak up the history at the area’s many worthwhile museums. Make your way across the plains to Willa Cather’s hometown before settling down for an exciting evening in the college town of Kearney.

Day 2
Cross the prairie to the Old West. Enjoy the colorful stops along the way, where you’ll find unique souvenirs and much, much more.

Day 3
Take the final step back into history. You’ll follow the trail of the pioneers and see the sights they saw. You’ll even get a prehistoric perspective at Ash Hollow State Historical Park.

Route directions:

DAY 1
Start in Falls City
41 miles (1:00) west on NE-8 to Pawnee City
42 miles (1:00) west on NE-8, north on NE-99, west on NE-4 and US-136 to Beatrice
28 miles (:45) west on US-136 to Fairbury
24 miles (:40) west on US-136 to Hebron
37 miles (1:00) west on US-136, south on NE-14 to Superior
29 miles (:45) north on NE-14, west on US-136 to Red Cloud
41 miles (1:00) north on US-281 to Hastings
26 miles (:45) north on US-281 to Grand Island
51 miles (1:00) west on US-30 to Kearney
Spend the night in Kearney

DAY 2
23 miles (:35) south on NE-44, east on US-6 to Minden
23 miles (:35) west on US-6, north on NE-44 to Fort Kearny State Historical Park
41 miles (:45) west on US-30 to Lexington
30 miles (:30) west on US-30 to the Gothenburg
24 miles (:30) west on US-30 to Maxwell
16 miles (:20) west on US-30 to North Platte
33 miles (:30) west on US-30 to Paxton
21 miles (:30) west on US-30 to Ogallala
20 miles (:30) north on NE-61 to Haythorn Ranch
Spend the night in Ogallala

DAY 3
31 miles (:45) west on US-26 from Ogallala to Ash Hollow State Historical Park
42 miles (:60) west on US-26 to Broadwater
15 miles (:25) west on US-26 to Bridgeport
16 miles (:25) west on US-26 to Bayard
25 miles (:35) west on US-26 to Scottsbluff or NE-92 to Gering
Spend the night in Scottsbluff/Gering