Lincoln Nebraska

If you fancy a journey to Lincoln, Nebraska, one activity that you should not let pass is to take the Land o’ The Trails Tour. Enjoy a journey that begins south of Lincoln and increase your knowledge about the local history. There is absolutely no shortage of attractions found along the trails, and refreshing stops are aplenty, so take the time to enjoy the Land o’ The Trails Tour on your visit to Lincoln, Nebraska.

On the Land o’ The Trails Tour you can experience the astonishing view of and around the Missouri River, the landscape and greenery of the countryside and its old-fashioned traditional towns. A day trip to the area also reveals beautiful orchards and historic buildings and settlements.

Organizing a tour of The Land o’ The Trails, you get to see how Nebraska was built from the ground up. Follow the journey of Lewis and Clark and imagine the excitement that led them to the area of Lincoln, Nebraska. There is also a place called the Missouri River Basin Lweis &Clark Interpretive Trail & Visitor Center where the view of the Missouri River is absolutely fantastic. The center also reveals scientific facts about the discoveries of plants and animals during the expedition. You and your family and friends may also visit the Pawnee City Historical Museum that displays 16 important and historical buildings. The Pawnee City Historical Museum also showcases antique tools, vehicles, furnitures, along with rare paraphernalia like photos and books. Other areas of interest that you would also want to check out are the Homestead National Monument of America, the Arbor Lodge State Historical Park and Arboretum, and the Kimmel Orchard, where your entire family can enjoy picking fruits from the orchard’s trees that stretch out to the horizon.

Going out on day trips has always been a focal part of American family traditions throughout generations. It is an activity enjoyed by families, and solidifies the relationship bonds of each member of the family. It is also an activity that is often done with friends. Considered an exemplary social activity that enriches relationships as well as knowledge about the places that are visited, day trips are seen as a tradition that will last and stay a part of American traditions for a long time.

A fun activity that has been enjoyed by the young and the young at heart for many years, roller skating has been a benchmark activity for the past few decades. It is also seen as a social activity that promotes good health as a sport and recreational activity, and has been a success in business for quite a long time. The National Museum of Roller Skating aims to enrich the already increasing understanding of this 4-wheeled phenomenon.

Owning the largest and most varied collection of roller skates around the world, the National Museum of Roller Skating is truly one unique place to visit in Lincoln, Nebraska. This Lincoln, Nebraska museum holds various collections of roller skates from across the years, as well as accessories and other items of relevance.

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The Roca Berry Farm found in Lincoln Nebraska, has 25 acres of space dedicated to growing and cultivating pumpkins. These pumpkins are the perfect picks for the fall, where they are oftentimes used for fall decorating and carving.

Lincoln Nebraska’s Roca Berry Farm also features a full-sized Candyland game. The Candyland game utilizes a spinner that offers children a trip to the Castle and the Nut House. They also now feature a brand new attraction called the Roller Racer Track, which features scooters where kids can have fun racing around with.

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Formed in 1997, The International Quilt Study Center which is located within the confines of the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, was the result of a generous donation by the Ardis and Robert James Collection of approximately 950 quilts. These quilts came with an accompanying pledge for financial support and thus solidifying the inception of the International Quilt Study Center.

The International Quilt Study Center is seeing through that their efforts lead to the continued archiving of collection and preservation of quilts and the techniques of quilt making. They also find it their mission to study, exhibit, and promote these traditions of quilt making and the specimens that they acquire from different cultures, countries, and time periods. They envision their institution as a center that is creative and dynamic, a source of formal and informal learning and discovery that will contribute to the education of students, teachers, scholars, artists, quilters, and others.

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The Lux Center for the Arts in Lincoln NE, formerly known as University Place Art Center, was first organized and established in 1977. It was created to provide a central cultural location for the University Place neighborhood. Later in 1987, the center was moved to its current location which is the old University Place city hall. The center then purchased a building that was adjacent to it a little over a decade after its relocation. This was done in 2000, and became the location where they set up their classroom studios. Presently the Lux Center for the Arts offers various educational and art appreciation services with the aid of public and private fundings, to all the residents of the Lincoln area.

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Chartered in 1869, The University of Nebraska – Lincoln has been a forerunner in higher education for over the past 135 years. This university in Lincoln, Nebraska is truly an educational institution and is known internationally for its high standards. The University of Nebraska – Lincoln is a member of the Association of American Universities, Nebraska. It is also recognized as a Doctoral/Research Extensive university by the Carnegie Foundation. Read the rest of this entry »

The Lincoln Children’s Zoo has been a part of Lincoln, Nebraska’s history and is a landmark that has been a big contribution to the community since its completion in 1965. Also, one third of the animals within the confines of the zoo are endangered, and the zoo is doing its part in preserving our wildlife.

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Lincoln Nebraska has its own historic, city-owned arena in the Pershing Center. This auditorium, which is managed by SMG, can be found near the Nebraska State Capitol on Centennial Mall in downtown Lincoln, Nebraska. The Pershing Center is also within reach from a majority of the finer hotels and restaurants in downtown Nebraska, not to mention within the vicinity of the Universite of Nebraska campus.

The Pershing Center owns and offers a broad selection of services and facilities for different events and occasions. The Pershing’s arena can handle concerts, banquets, and formal events aside from the usual sporting events. The Pershing auditorium has also been the site for many exhibits and galleries with its 28,000 square ft. exhibition hall. It is also ideal for trade and auto shows. The exhibition hall can be combined to provide a total of 45,000 square feet of exhibit space if needed. The space can handle 200 booths for special festivals and events.

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If you’re an outdoor kind of person and you enjoy communing with nature, then the Pioneers Park would be an ideal destination for you and your friends and family when you visit Lincoln Nebraska. With the park open daily until sunset, it is the perfect place for you to spend an entire day out to enjoy all that this landmark of Lincoln has to offer.

The Pioneers Park is a wonderful stretch of land full of trees and greens with splendid art pieces scattered around the entire area. This 1,100 acre park is the place to go to if you want to go on picnics or go hiking with some friends. You can also ride your bikes around if you prefer to be on wheels rather than walking. There is also an outdoor amphitheater where you might just visit in time for a special show or event. As you walk around the park, you can see many small ponds, and even a sled run. A golf course is also available for those who are into a more competitive atmosphere. The Pioneers Park along with the Pioneers Park Nature Center was gifted to the city in 1928 by Mr. and Mrs. John F. Harris. The award winning landscape design was a contribution by Lincoln Nebraska’s very own Ernst Herminghaus. His design for the park has received numerous acknowledgments and was placed on the National Register of outstanding landscape architecture in 1993. Read the rest of this entry »

The Farmer’s Market in Haymarket, Lincoln is Nebraska’s largest outdoor market. Having expanded another block along the North 8^th Street and thus allowing for around 200 vendors during its midyear peak, the Farmer’s Market celebrates Lincoln’s rich culture and traditions while providing the best food, produces, and wares that Nebraska has to offer.

The Farmer’s Market vendors are allowed to set up their stalls in the morning starting 6:00am until 7:45am. Customers are allowed to look around and have certain items reserved if they wish, but it has long been a tradition that no purchases are to be made until the the whistle blows at 8:00am. At around that time, its pretty much free for all shopping for everybody until 12:00 noon. This has been the longstanding tradition, rain or shine.

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