ONE-TANK TRIPS – Omaha-Based

Southeast Nebraska Tour Back to One-Tank Trips Page

Discover what lies to the southwest of Omaha as you traverse the rolling green on your way to the capital city and the many quaint towns and unforgettable experiences that await you. From historically significant attractions to nature's splendor, this route presents no shortage of possibilities.

Scenery
Wooded bluffs, historic waterways, rolling farmland, old world-inspired villages, the lush Platte River Valley, historic and modern urban architecture.

History
This route offers many glances into the rich cultural tapestry that is Nebraska. From the Genoa Historical Museum and Genoa Indian School Museum, where you’ll find artifacts of American Indian and pioneer culture, to the Wilber Czech Festival, where you’ll witness firsthand the old-world influence on the settlers of the Plains. Don’t forget to stop in Lincoln’s Historic Haymarket to see how beautifully the architecture of yesterday and the restaurants, shops, and nightlife of today have meshed.

Family Fun
When passing through Fremont, be sure to treat your family to one of Bryson’s Airboat Tours. You’ll all enjoy the wildlife, scenery, and fast-paced fun. The Lincoln Children’s Museum is another can’t-miss. Wander through three floors of hands-on exhibits at this acclaimed family fun hot spot. No matter what kind of fun your family is up for, stop at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. Complete with a water park, nature trails, indoor theatre, mini-golf, winter sports, and much more, Mahoney State Park is a year-round haven for fun seekers of every sort.

Route directions:

Start in Omaha
16 miles (:30) north on US-75 to Fort Calhoun
9 miles (:15) north on US-75 to Blair
24 miles (:40) west on US-30 to Fremont
9 miles (:15) north on US-77 to Nickerson
49 miles (1:00) west on US-30 to Columbus
30 miles (:40) north on US-81, west on NE-22, south on NE-39 to Genoa
28 miles (:40) south on NE-39, east on NE-92, south on US-81 to Stromsburg
17 miles (:20) south on US-81 to York
51 miles (1:00) south on US-81, east on US-6 and NE-33 to Crete
12 miles (:25) south on NE-103 to Wilber
40 miles (1:00) east on NE-41, north on US-77 to Lincoln
18 miles (:30) east on US-6 to Greenwood
7 miles (:15) east on US-6 to Ashland
11 miles (:15) east on US-6 to Gretna
22 miles (:30) east on US-6 to Omaha