Seniors Find The Charm In Nebraska

Nebraska is the midwestern state encompassing the prairies of the Great Plains, the towering dunes of the Sandhills and the panhandle’s dramatic rock formations. Senior travelers find the state is loaded with beautiful scenery and are interested in spending some quality time discovering Nebraska.

Lincoln, the capital and a vibrant university town, is distinguished by its soaring state capitol. The city of Omaha is home to the Durham Museum, which honors the state’s pioneering past in a converted railroad depot. There are many beautiful places to visit in Nebraska and some favorite “Best Cities”, as well.

Perhaps Nebraska is better known for its wide open spaces, iconic windmills, and its expansive grasslands and prairies.

On the other hand, Nebraska is also home to a host of charming communities. From Scottsbluff in the west to Red Cloud, the town that inspired many a novel, senior travelers will discover one town after the other where you will enjoy a visit with locals and some fine dining.

Seniors Enjoy Small-Town America In Nebraska

When people think of small-town America, for many, Nebraska immediately springs to mind. The state is full of picturesque little towns where the people are friendly and the main streets are still the center of activity.

Of course every town has its own particular charm and just driving through the state senior travelers will find plenty of small town flavor in most every bend in the road.

Lincoln, the state capitol, and Omaha are the two main population centers. Each of these are worth a visit, with old historic areas to wander through and vibrant cultural scenes to enjoy.

The Nebraska landscape also holds some fascinating attractions for those who take the time to explore it, from Chimney Rock to the beautiful scenery of the Sandhills. TripAdvisor is a useful link for planning an itinerary with their list of 87 things to do throughout the state.

Seniors Discover An Old West Town

Ogallala, a small town of less than 5,000 people has some big history, starting with the Pony Express and transcontinental railroad. The town’s Old West heritage is preserved in the fantastic historic Front Street, and the town is conveniently close to Nebraska favorite Lake McConaughy.

Around Christmas time, I’d want to head off to Minden, known as “Nebraska’s Christmas City”, thanks to its dazzling display of more than 12,000 lights in the courtyard square during the holiday season. The town is also home to the delightful Harold Warp Pioneer Village.

Nebraska City is another town that is full of natural beauty, fun activities and historic attractions. One of the highlights is the annual AppleJack Festival which attracts from 60,000 to 80,000 visitors each year and features a wide variety of apple-related foods.

Seniors, set your GPS for Nebraska and enjoy the plethora of amenities in every town you roll into. -jeb