Western Nebraska Holidays from £854

Western Nebraska Holiday Packages

Follow trails through riverine canyons and vast plains in photogenic Western Nebraska, a region with a colourful cowboy history and a love of the great outdoors.

Experience the glory of Midwest America in Western Nebraska, where adventurous spirits thrive. Visit historic towns that tell stories of the region’s Wild West past and follow trails trekked by explorers, cowboys and pilgrims.

Begin your adventure at North PlatteOpens in a new window, a railroad town located at the fork of the Platte River. Delve into the cowboy heritage of the region at the estate of famed rancher William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody.  Explore his 233-acre (94-hectare) ranch to find picnicking, camping and horse-riding opportunities. Afterward, stop by the Bailey Railyard to see exhibits of trains from throughout history and learn about the town’s importance during World War II.

Follow the highway along the picturesque North Platte River to reach Scott’s Bluff, a striking plateau that rises 800 feet (240 metres) above the Nebraskan plains. This bluff is a major landmark along the Oregon Trail, one of the main routes taken by 19th-century traders, cowboys and Mormons heading west. See exhibits about its history at the Oregon Trail Museum, located at the base of Scott’s Bluff.

Experience the vast Nebraskan sand hills around ValentineOpens in a new window, a pleasant town that once marked the end of a railroad. Hike through gorgeous canyons carved by the Niobrara River and camp under the stars at “Big Mac,” a popular fishing lake near the town of OgallalaOpens in a new window. Be sure to stop by the Agate Fossil Beds Museum to see ancient animals and a shirt that once belonged to a Lakota Chief.

Spend some time amongst nature at the Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge, a 45,000-acre (18,210-hectare) reserve of lakes, forestlands and nesting grounds for migratory birds. In southwest Nebraska, take advantage of plentiful camping and hunting opportunities around the historic towns of McCookOpens in a new window and ImperialOpens in a new window.

Western Nebraska’s attractions are best navigated by car, as the towns are separated by long roads. For a truly unique experience in the area, visit stunning Carhenge, a replica of the ancient English Stonehenge built using recycled cars.