Take a Family Road Trip to Nebraska

Heavy sighs and rolling eyes will be a thing of the past, because Nebraska vacations keep kids interested and happy. Here are a few Nebraska road trip ideas that your family will love.

Take the family camping or go glamping in luxury cabins at Platte River State Park.
Stay at a campsite or cabin at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park near Ashland for seasonal amenities like the ice-skating rink in winter and the water park in summer.
Hit the water at the 192-acre Louisville State Recreation Area, which features five sandpit lakes.

With more than 400 animals and hands-on experiences like feeding giraffes, adults and kids alike will love the Lincoln Children’s Zoo.
You can expect hours of fun throughout Lincoln Children’s Museum’s three floors of educational exhibits and programs.
See a collection of historic cars, engines and memorabilia at Lincoln’s Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed.
Touch stingrays, explore America’s largest indoor rain forest and walk through a shark tunnel at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium.
Celebrate the visual arts from photography to sculptures throughout the galleries and gardens at Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha.
Trek across the Missouri River on the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge in Omaha.
The Omaha Fun-Plex offers all kinds of family-friendly activities such as go-karts, bumper boats, mini golf and more.

Lincoln Children's Zoo | Rick Neibel / Nebraska Tourism

Plan your next family trip at Kearney’s Fort Kearny State Recreation Area for hiking, swimming and scenic camping.
Go swimming or fishing at Mormon Island State Recreation Area near Grand Island.
Windmill State Recreation Area's six lakes make it a perfect camping destination for anglers.

Search for Sasquatch in Hastings at the Bigfoot Crossroads of America Museum, devoted to the great quest of discovering Bigfoot.
Splash over to Hastings Aquacourt for a wave pool, water slides, a lazy river and more water attractions.
Experience natural and cultural history through educational films, cutting-edge astronomy shows and interactive displays and exhibits at the Hastings Museum.
Follow in the footsteps of pioneers at The Archway in Kearney. This historical exhibit allows you to explore the path settlers took on the Oregon Trail.
Head to Kearney’s Big Apple Fun Center for bowling, laser tag, mini golf, sand volleyball and tons of family fun.
With splashgrounds, playgrounds, boat rentals and fishing piers, Yanney Heritage Park in Kearney offers outdoor fun for all ages.

Hastings Aquacourt | Rick Neibel / Nebraska Tourism

Spend time at Nebraska's largest reservoir at Lake McConaughy and Lake Ogallala State Recreation Areas to explore 30,000 acres of water.
Go camping year-round at North Platte's Lake Maloney State Recreation Area, which is known for fantastic fishing and wildlife viewing.
Head to Sutherland State Recreation Area for golf, swimming and excellent boating opportunities.

Head to North Platte for bowling, laser tag, arcade games and more at Wild Bill’s Fun Center.
Climb to the top of North Platte’s Golden Spike Tower and see Bailey Yard, the world’s largest classification rail yard, in action.
Get a taste of the Old West (and buy some souvenirs) at Nebraska’s largest Western gift store, Fort Cody Trading Post in North Platte.
North Platte’s Cody Go-Karts Family Fun Park features water slides, bumper boats, arcade games and go-karts for all ages. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day.
You can take in a summer concert, view wildlife, play horseshoes and enjoy amusement park rides all at Cody Park. Craft your own adventure at this eclectic North Platte park.