2015 lincoln visitors guide

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Want some brilliant ideas for a vacation? Get Inspired. Lincoln is the perfect place to uncover exciting adventures. Cycling enthusiasts, wine and beer aficionados, music lovers and history buffs will find activities that are unique to Lincoln. Check out our upcoming events for exciting things to do all year round.

We want everyone to feel at home in our city and we go out of our way to welcome visitors as they explore our world-class attractions and phenomenal outdoor opportunities.

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LINCOLN VISITORS CENTER 1 BB-37th & P streets in Lincoln Station800-423-8212 | 402-434-5348The Visitors Center offers a wide variety of information about Lincoln and Lancaster County. It is open daily in the Historic Haymarket. The center also has materials from other sites in Nebraska and surrounding states, so stop in and a friendly face will help you find what you need.

LINCOLN CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAUMailing Address: P.O. Box 83737, Lincoln, NE 68501Office Address: (January-May 2015)1135 M Street, Suite 300, Lincoln, NE 68508Office Address: (June-December 2015)1128 Lincoln Mall, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE 68508Telephone: 402-434-5335 | 800-423-8212Fax: 402-436-2360Website: www.lincoln.org | E-mail: [email protected]

6 WHERE IN THE WORLD IS LINCOLN, NEBRASKA?

8 AT YOUR SERVICE 12 HEAR NEBRASKA 15 LINCOLNS ART SCENE 20 EVENTS 31 ATTRACTIONS

47 OUTDOOR ADVENTURES 59 PERFORMING ARTS 62 NIGHTLIFE 64 FOODIE CROSSING 75 SHOPPING 86 ACCOMMODATIONS 96 CITY MAPS

Lincoln.org offers up-to-the-minute updates on what to do, see and eat in town. Become a part of the Lincoln culture. Visit lincoln.org to download a weekly Calendar of Events.

YOUR DESTINATION EXPERTSThe Lincoln Convention & Visitors Bureau is here to help you make the most of your Lincoln experience. Our staff can help you find restaurants, golf courses, recreation options, shopping venues and unique attractions. They can also keep you updated on exciting special events taking place during your stay.

In addition to providing information and services for leisure visitors, the Lincoln Convention & Visitors Bureau is committed to making your vision of a successful meeting or sporting event a reality. We offer a complete range of services, including requests for proposals, site selection assistance, promotional materials, vendor services and more. Contact our experts today at 800-423-8212 or visit www.lincoln.org.

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8by BUSArrow Stage Lines5250 Superior St.402-475-9229 800-356-0727www.arrowstagelines.com

Burlington Trailways402-474-1071 www.burlingtontrailways.com

Windstar Lines402-467-2900800-998-1901www.gowindstar.com

Dashabout Roadrunner 800-720-3274www.dashaboutshuttle.com

8by TRAINAmtrak departs twice daily (westbound at 12:14 a.m.; eastbound at 3:26 a.m.) from the Lincoln Haymarket Station at 277 Pinnacle Arena Drive

Amtrak 800-USA-RAIL

Passenger information 402-476-1295

Baggage information402-476-9335

8by AIRDelta and United serve Lincoln

Municipal Airport402-458-2480 www.lincolnairport.com

AIRPORT SHUTTLES

Navigator Airport Express800-888-9793www.navigatorairport express.com

OMALiNK402-475-5465877-473-5465www.omalink.com

8by CARIn the state of Nebraska, Interstate 80 runs west from Omaha to the Wyoming state border, ultimately ending in San Francisco, California.

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CITY BUSESRoutes: StarTran has 18 weekday routes. For route information, call 402-476-1234 or visit www.startran.lincoln.ne.gov.

Fares: $1.75 for adults and children age 5 and up, 85 cents for elderly age 62 and up, and disabled riders, 25 cents for Star Shuttle. Free transfers available from the driver. 20-Ride and 31 Day Passes are available.

TAXISYellow Cab ...............................402-477-4111Servant Cabs ..........................402-477-4111Capital Cab ..............................402-477-6074Happy Cab ..............................402-202-2222

LIMOUSINESLeisure Limousine Service ....402-476-8132VIP Limousine .......................402-466-5466 OMALiNK ................................. 402-475-5465

GETTING AROUNDWith a few exceptions, Lincolns major arterials are laid out in a simple grid. Numbered streets run north to south and in the older sections of town, lettered streets run east to west. O Street is the north-south dividing line. The downtown district follows the grid system, too. Many downtown streets are one-way.

TRAFFIC LAWSSpeed limits: 25 mph unless otherwise posted. Fines double for speeding in school zones and construction zones.

Turns on red: Unless otherwise posted, right turns are permitted on red lights after a full stop. Left turns on red are allowed when turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street.

Seat belts: For any vehicle driven in Nebraska, use is required of the driver and all front-seat passengers, as well as anyone under the age of 18 wherever they are seated in the vehicle. Children less than 6 years of age must use a correctly installed approved child safety seat system.

U-turns: Generally permitted at arterial intersections, unless otherwise posted.

Motorcycles: Operators and passengers must wear DOT approved helmets.

PARKINGDowntown: Approximately 23,000 spaces in metered, on-street or in parking lots/garages are available for general public use daily.

First Hour Free! Find a space in a Park & Go city garage where your first hour is free. First floor shopper zones are available for your convenience. Parking and towing restrictions are enforced. Parking information is available at www.parkandgo.org.

Elsewhere: Free, off-street parking is convenient to most shopping, dining and business areas. On-street parking is free in residential districts.

Fees: On-street metered spaces, with time limits ranging from 10 minutes to 10 hours, are $1.00 per hour. Parking meters are not monitored on Sundays and after 6 pm all other days. Public facility fees are $1 per hour, with a maximum of $9 for all-day parking.

For unique vehicles and unusual parking situations call:Central Parking ..................... 402-474-9555 Polygon Corp .......................... 402-770-7659City of Lincoln Parking .......402-441-7275

CAR RENTAL

Alamo Airport..........................402-474-4301 www.alamo.com

Avis Airport ............................. 402-474-1202www.avis.com

Budget Airport ....................... 402-474-2800 www.budget.com

Enterprise Rent-A-Car 1200 N 27th St ........................... 402-477-6000310 S 10th St .............................. 402-476-68004601 O St ....................................402-488-2800www.enterprise.com

HertzAirport ..........................................402-474-40795401 O St .................................... 402-489-5401 www.hertz.com

National Car Rental ..............402-474-4301www.nationalcar.com

Rent-A-Van .............................. 402-421-3400Rent N Drive...402-467-4994 | 402-441-4835 www.rentndrive.com

TRAVELER INFORMATIONWeather report: www.lincolnweather.org

Variability is the only constant when it comes to weather in Lincoln. There is a 148-degree spread between the citys record high of 115 degrees (July 25, 1936) and its record low of 33 below (Jan. 12, 1974).

Lincolns average temperature for the entire year is 51 degrees.Hottest month: July (average daily temperature, 78.2 degrees)

Coldest month: January (average daily temperature, 21.3 degrees)

Annual Precipitation: 28.3 inchesAnnual snowfall: 26.3 inchesFor assistance during unusual weather, or for road conditions, listen to local radio stations KFOR (1240 AM) or KLIN (1400 AM) and local TV stations KOLN (Channel 10/11) or KLKN (Channel 8).

A winter storm, thunderstorm or tornado warning means threatening weather is about to take place and people in the watch area should seek shelter.

The Nebraska State Patrol offers a recording describing road conditions throughout the state: Call 511.

CURRENCY EXCHANGE

Currency can be exchanged at Wells Fargo, 13th and O streets, and U.S. Bank, 13th and M streets.

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We hope you enjoy your visits to Lincoln. To ensure that your trips run smoothly, we offer the following tips on how to get around, whom to call in a medical emergency and a few facts about Lincoln government.


INTERPRETERS

If you need an interpreter, call the Lincoln Police Department, 402-441-6000, for a listing.

MEDICAL EMERGENCY

For ambulance or emergency services, call 911. Emergency medical services are available at all Lincoln acute care hospitals; no one is turned away for inability to pay.

Medical information and referrals can be obtained from the Lancaster County Health Department, 3140 N St., 402-441-8000.

VETERINARY CARE

For veterinary service on nights, weekends and holidays, call Veterinary Emergency Hospital, 402-489-6800.

SCC Health Sciences students receive hands-on instruction at the Center for Excellence in Clinical Simulation at Bryan Medical Centers West Campus.

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You can hear the pride in the voice of its people and experience the momentum through its new entertainment scene. A new cityscape welcomes visitors as they enter Lincoln-a cityscape that communicates a thriving economy, expansion of new business, influx of talent and endless opportunity.

Lincoln is sweeping top national rankings which are validating its success, yet its charming character and modesty still rings true.

Its an incredible time to be in Lincoln-A time for visitors to come and experience the enthusiasm and exhilaration of

Lincolns energy.

Be a part of the movement, experience the excitement and enjoy all that Lincoln has to offer.

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Hear Nebraska covers the all-city music festival Lincoln Exposed each year, and every time theres a moment of encouraging disbelief that quietly sets in.

Its midnight on Saturday, and the downtown music festival has hosted nearly six dozen acts. You look around and wonder, How is it possible all these bands the rock ones, the folk ones, the grooving jazz, the hip-hop, the I-dont-even-know-what-to-call-that hail from Lincoln?

In that moment, its obvious how close you are to a music scene at its convergence point. But its also a great reminder that the music brimming over at that moment lives in Lincoln the other 364 days a year: in farmers markets, in dark clubs, on big stages, in coffee shops. The Lincoln music scene truly thrives on its diversity and the acceptance and enthusiasm demonstrated by the scene any given weekend, and for the true concert warriors, any given night of the week.

Thats not to say Lincoln music is hard to find or the scene is inaccessible, just that its beautifully tight knit. Ten years running, the aforementioned Lincoln Exposed brings together myriad local bands every February. In October, its sister

festival, Lincoln Calling, stages many of those same bands along with regional and national artists. On summer Fridays, Hear Nebraska, the Cooper Foundation and the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce bring you Hear Lincoln, a free, outdoor series that showcases the range of the Lincoln music scene. Its the best way to spend your Friday lunch hour. Other notable events include the Stransky Park concert series, Jazz in June, ZooFest and Duffys Tavern backlot shows.

For a brief venue guide, lets start with the old stalwarts. The Zoo Bar has been a haven for blues, jazz and roots music since 1973. More than 40 years on, the Zoo might still double down some nights, packing the house at 6 p.m. with a touring bluesman whos visited 20 times in his career, and then theyll stage a great local billing for the late show. Just around the O Street corner, Duffys Tavern and The Bourbon both draw a wide variety of national acts and local favorites. All three of these venues collaborate on downtown festivals such as Lincoln Exposed and Lincoln Calling. In the Railyard District, Vega has drawn some indie power punchers, like Mac DeMarco, Tim Kasher and Caroline Smith, in its short

existence. And further down O Street, Knickerbockers is still the Lincoln go-to for heavier fare, booking punk and metal several nights a week. And dont forget Lincolns casual coffee shop scene, which is a breeding ground for the citys youthful acoustic talent. Check out weekly open mic nights at Crescent Moon in the Haymarket and Meadowlark on 16th and South streets.

Of course, Lincolns new Pinnacle Bank Arena plays host to the countrys biggest music performers, from Pearl Jam to Pink, Jay Z to The Eagles.

Now, summarizing an entire citys music scene to a few acts is a reductive and difficult proposition, but heres a few highlights for the newcomers. Josh Hoyer and the Shadowboxers are a roaring, nine-piece soul outfit on the brink of releasing its second record. They drew a massive crowd at ZooFest 2014, and dutifully call the Zoo Bar home. If youre looking to cut loose at the end of a long workweek, Universe Contest may offer the uninhibited rock debauchery youre looking for. Usually painted in lights, costumes and actual paint, the showy rock band released its long-awaited new album We Are

The Rattlesnake in early 2014. Both Hoyer and Universe Contest toured nationally in the last year always a promising sign for Lincoln bands and recently AZP joined them out on the highways. The hip-hop/rock outfit took its socially conscious messages out on the road in 2014, most notably at a packed South by Southwest showcase. The Sower Records roots music collective also boasts a variety of Americana acts, from the thoughtful Jack Hotel to the jumping The Bottle Tops to the soulful Evan Bartels. They also put out a handful of original LPs in their first year of existence.

We at Hear Nebraska support and promote original music across our state, and theres no question that Lincolns lively and storied scene comprises a vital chunk of our work. Lincoln is home to a thriving arts community across visual art, film and theater, but we tend to think music anchors it all. Boundary-pushing bands, collaborative venues and a community that knows what it means to support original and local art: Lincoln deserves congratulations for knowing the art it cultivates right in its own backyard.

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Lincolns Art Scene Lincoln is a remarkable plains city with a surprising variety of public art and international culture. Most obvious on our literal horizon is the 15,000-seat Pinnacle Bank Arena which hosts a range of programs from international stage spectacles to home-grown tastings and sports tournaments. The Lied Center for the Performing Arts enters its 26th season offering the best of touring music, dance, theatre, symphony, comedy and world-renowned artists of every discipline. The Lied is also home to our own Lincoln Symphony Orchestra. Nebraska-born Johnny Carson never forgot his home state or his alma mater, The University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film provides a versatile performance space as well as training ground for future actors, playwrights and directors. As with any thriving university campus, youll find a plethora of public art on the grounds. One of our best kept secrets is The Sheldon Museum of Art, featuring works by great American artists in the striking Philip Johnson-designed gallery at 12th and R Streets.

Be sure to check online schedules for UNL, Nebraska Wesleyan and Union College for their latest productions and gallery exhibits.

Lincolns penchant for performance continues at the Lincoln Community Playhouse, Haymarket Theatre Company, TADA Productions and Angels Theatre Company. Youth Actors Academy of Lincoln and Nebraska Youth Theatre provide excellent opportunities for budding young thespians. UNLs Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center specializes in screening independent films. Pinewood Bowl Amphitheatre provides a lovely outdoor setting for local musical theatre in Pioneers Park (on Coddington Ave, south of Van Dorn St).

Since 1869, Lincoln has entrusted its heritage and families to WYUKAs care. As a vital part of the Lincoln community, you can trust WYUKA to provide the finest care for you and your loved ones for generations to come. WYUKA, Lincolns premiere funeral home and cemetery, offering complete services in one convenient, central location.

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Art Galleries abound! Lincolns more than 50 galleries range from non-profit collectives to exclusive private collections. There is a convenient concentration of galleries located in the Historic Haymarket (Like Burkholder Project and Noyes Art Gallery), throughout downtown and in University Place (48th to 56th Streets between Adams and Leighton). Take the First Friday Artwalk (http://downtownlincoln.org/firstfriday) to experience special monthly openings. Collections vary from the grass-roots displays at Screen Ink (416 South 11th St.), home of the first-ever Instagram Photo Exhibit, to regionalist art specialists at Kiechel Fine Art (1208 O St). UNLs East Campus is home to the Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery and the International Quilt Study Center housing the largest known public collection in the world of this utilitarian art form (quiltstudy.org).

The LUX Center for the Arts (2601 N. 48th St.) is a non-profit art center that offers experiences to suit a wide range of interests and tastes. Art classes are available for youth and adults in pottery, printmaking, painting, jewelry, glass, and fibers. Classes are held at the art centeror can be taken off-site with the Art Van de LUX program. Exhibitions in two galleries and a gift gallery represent the highest caliber art work of local, regional, and national artists. Take time to create while you are here!

Lincoln is known for its many miles of lovely bike trails, which is also a great way to tour our public art offerings. Make the most of your time by visiting Public Art Lincoln (publicart.artscene.org). This interactive site includes a map, details about each piece and an easy tab to upload your own photo to become part of the community gallery of community art. Of particular interest are the pieces from Lincolns largest public art project to date Tour de Lincoln, wildly creative interpretations in the form of 71 bike-themed sculptures installed around the city. Enjoy new performance spaces such as Union Plaza (19th and P St) and Tower Plaza (13th and P St) featuring a lighted art glass tower by Omaha-based artist, Jun Kaneko.

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The spirit of Lincoln is alive.

International culture has taken root and blossomed here. Lincoln has been a refugee-friendly city since the 1970s because of its size, educational institutions and stable economy. Lincoln is rated one of the Top 10 Most Welcoming Cities in America by Welcoming America. Refugees from over 40 countries have settled here, which has brought new cultures and religions into the area-Karen, Iraqi, Bosnian, Vietnamese, Afghani, Mexican, Russian, Kurdish, Sudanese, Ukrainian, Tajikstan, and Chinese among them. Our new neighbors bring the best of their national dishes, customs and celebrations. The Cultural Centers Coalition of Lincoln consists of four agencies: Indian Center (Native American), Asian Center, Malone Center (African American), and El Centro de las Amricas-each working to make our community safer, healthier and culturally richer.

Free music abounds in summer. Jazz in June on the lawn at Sheldon Museum on Tuesday nights; Stransky Park concerts by KZUM Community Radio on Thursday nights; Foundation Gardens downtown Wednesday over the lunch hour; Lincoln Municipal Band Concerts in the Antelope Park Bandshell on Sunday nights and SouthPointe Pavilions Friday Nights Live to name just a few. Flatwater Shakespeare Co. offers the bards plays in multiple city park locations each summer, free of charge.

Meadowlark Music Festival brings the best of live classical performances to multiple venues each summer. Lincoln is home of The Zoo Bar, a nationally-known blues venue and host of Zoofest each July. Hear artist interviews and events on Nebraska Public Radio (91.1FM) Friday Live, the state-wide arts and humanities show broadcasting from Lincolns Historic Haymarket at The Mill Coffeehouse each Friday from 9 to 10 am CST.

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Great events are always happening here. Theres always something to do and new places to see. - Derek

JAZZ IN JUNE

The citys largest arts event is the Lincoln Arts Festival which SouthPointe Pavilions regularly features 90+ artists local and national attracting nearly 10,000 visitors during the fourth weekend in September. Free live music and childrens activities round out this event organized by The Lincoln Arts Council.

Lincoln is home to more than 68 non-profit arts organizations, a higher concentration than most comparable US cities.

Three churches boast their own musical performance series First-Plymouth Congregational, First Presbyterian and St. Paul United Methodist. Not only do we enjoy our art, we love to connect the dots making creativity a relevant element and accessible choice for residents and visitors alike. Even the Nebraska State Capitol building is filled with art deco mosaics and architectural detail; take a free guided tour. To learn more, visit www.artscene.org.

Lori McAlister, Lincoln Arts Council

Check out the CVB website, www.lincoln.org, for up-to-date event listings.

LINCOLN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Through MayLincolns Symphony Orchestra is a professional orchestra conducted by Music Director Edward Polochick, with a concert season that runs from September through May in the Lied Center for Performing Arts. Join them for nine exciting performances, including classical concerts, family concerts, a holiday concert and a pops concert. All tickets are $15 and $30 and children 17 and under are only $5. For more information, call 402-476-2211 or visit www.lincolnsymphony.org.

ABRAHAM LINCOLN CELEBRATION FebruaryLincoln, Nebraska, the largest city in the world to be named for Abraham Lincoln, celebrates his birthday with an entertaining and educational event. Details to be posted at www.lincoln.ne.gov.

CHOCOLATE LOVERS FANTASY FebruaryChocolate Lovers Fantasy is celebrating its 29th year. From 7:30 to 10 pm at Pinnacle Bank Arena, a variety of professional and celebrity chefs join the spirit of the evening to let their imagination and creativity run wild. There is a silent auction and raffle of items donated by businesses and individuals to benefit the Haymarket area. Admission is charged. For more information, call 402-435-7496.

SHRINE CIRCUS March 11 - 15Dont miss the 70th Shrine Circus at Lancaster Event Center. There are many new acts and some traditional acts for 2015. Great family entertainment for all ages. For more information, visit www.sesostrisshrine.org or call 402-474-6890.

CORK N ALE FESTIVALAprilFeaturing Nebraska wineries and breweries, this event is a great tasting experience! This event is held at the Holiday Inn Downtown. For more information call 402-435-7496.

RED-WHITE SPRING FOOTBALL GAME AprilThe Spring Game, which drew more than 60,000 fans last year, offers a preview of the 2015 Cornhusker football team. The game is tentatively set for mid-April 2015 at Memorial Stadium. For more information visitwww.huskers.com or call 800-8BIGRED.

EUROPEAN MOTORCYCLE NIGHTApril OctoberEuropean Motorcycle Nights are a celebration and an exhibition of the smaller elements of the two wheeled world. The 8th Street Concourse is reserved for Scooters, Vintage, European, and dual Sport (SVEDS) motorcycle exhibitors and open to the pedestrian public for viewing. They gather the first Wednesday of the month on 8th Street between P & Q in the Haymarket, April through October. For information go to www.lincolnhaymarket.org.

LINCOLN SALTDOGS BASEBALLMay August The Lincoln Saltdogs are celebrating their 15th season at Haymarket Park, which will be the setting for 50 home games in 2015. The Saltdogs are a member of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball, which includes teams from Canada to Texas. For ticket information call 402-474-2255 or visit www.saltdogs.com.

Its Game Day in Lincoln, Nebraska!Game days in Nebraska are unlike any other in college football.

Fans line the streets of Lincoln waiting to enter the Sea of Red, while the marching band parades up Stadium Drive as thousands of red-clad fans look on. The Third-Largest City in Nebraska on game days, Memorial Stadium holds the ongoing NCAA record

of 339 consecutive sellouts, which began in 1962.

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LINCOLN MARATHON May 3When the starting gun fires, an expected 12,500 participants will begin their run in the 38th annual Lincoln/National Guard Marathon and Half Marathon, presented by Pepsi. The marathon is a National Guard trial event and has grown into a weekend of fun for marathoners from across the nation. The race begins at 14th and Vine streets in front of Memorial Stadium at 7am and will finish on Tom Osborne Field inside Memorial Stadium. At the conclusion of the race, the awards ceremonies begin at 12pm at Champions Club. Related activities include a health and fitness expo at the Cornhusker Marriott and a pre-race pasta dinner at Champions Club. Celebrate the KFRX Mayors Run, presented by Sandhills Publishing Co., a one-mile run for children, which begins at the State Capitol Saturday, May 2nd, at 8am. For information, call 402-435-3504 or visit www.lincolnrun.org.

RENAISSANCE FAIRMay 17Step back in time to when kings ruled, giants roamed and dragons populated the countryside. Visit James Arthur Vineyards noon to 8 pm when members of Lincolns Society for Creative Anachronism, dressed in period costume, will inhabit the vineyard grounds. The society players will set up camp, offer displays and pres-ent demonstrations of what it was like to live in the days of kings and castles. The vineyard will offer concessions and wine tasting. For information, call 402-783-5255.

DOWNTOWN PERFORMANCE SERIESMay August, Wednesdays, Noon - 1 pmEnjoy free live music and performances every Wednesday, May through August, from noon to 1 pm in the beautiful Lincoln Community Foundation Gardens at 1415 N Street. Bring a brown bag lunch or buy from local vendors and enjoy an open-air lunch and entertainment. See calendar of performances at www.artsincorporated.org or call 402-474-2345.

JAZZ IN JUNEJune 2, 9, 16, 23, 30Listen to great jazz in the great outdoors each Tuesday in June in the sculpture garden of the Sheldon Museum of Art-12th and R streets on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln City Campus. A market featuring food, drink and craft vendors begins at 5pm at 12th and R streets. Concerts begin at 7pm. For more information, visit jazzinjune.com.

FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE CONCERT SERIESMay 29 August 21Enjoy fabulous live music, food and fun every Friday, 6:30-8:30 pm, in the lush Center Courtyard of SouthPointe Pavilions Shopping Center. A goodwill donation per person requested to benefit charitable organizations. Lawn chairs and blankets welcome. For details call 402-421-2114 or visit www.southpointeshopping.com.

HAYMARKET FARMERS MARKET1st Saturday in May 2nd Saturday in October Tantalizing scents and taste-tempting sensations wafting among colorful umbrellas are the unmistakable signs of the Haymarket Farmers Market, held every Saturday 8 am-noon. Local entertainers, demonstrations, farm-fresh produce, baked goods, jams, jellies, honey, fresh and dried flowers, bedding plants, herbs, and hand-crafted items are all part of one of this regions largest farmers markets held in the Historic Haymarket District at 7th and P streets. For information, call 402-435-7496 or go to www.lincolnhaymarket.org.

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LANCASTER COUNTY SUPER FAIRJuly 30 - August 8The thrills never stop at the Lancaster County Super Fair at the Lancaster Event Center. Bring the whole family and enjoy the many attractions. Enjoy the bigger than ever midway carnival rides, food vendors, racing pigs, petting zoo, theme days, 4H/FFA and open class exhibits and much more. Dont miss the special attractions including Figure 8 Races, Demo Derby, Monster Trucks, Tractor Pulls and nightly entertainment. For complete details, visit www.superfair.org or call 402-441-6545.

NEBRASKA PORK PRODUCERS CAPITAL CITY RIBFESTAugust 13 - 16This four-day festival features great live music and some of the best barbecue and ribs in America. Sponsored by the Nebraska Pork Producers, Ribfest takes place at the Pinnacle Bank Arena Festival Space, north of the Pinnacle Bank Arena. For information, call 402-904-4444 or visit www.PinnacleBankArena.com.

NEBRASKA SPORTS COUNCIL MUD RUNAugust 22Billed as Nebraskas Original Mud Run, this Nebraska Sports Council event encourages running in costume and requires participants to overcome obstacles such as creeks, climbing walls, fences and lots of mud. The race offers 6-Mile, 3-Mile, and 1-Mile divisions as well as a spirited post-race party with music, awards, food and beverages. One final, unique twistracers can run individually or as tethered teammates. This race allows a maximum of 2,500 runners. For information, visit www.nscevents.com/mudrun or call 402-471-2544.

ART IN THE GARDEN by Noyes GallerySeptember 19 / September 20 rain dateSunken Gardens - 27 and Capitol ParkwayNoyes Art Gallery presents their 3rd Art in the Garden

art sale at Sunken Gardens; original art works exhibited by 50 Nebraska artists; free event

and free parking at the Rose Garden. A portion of the proceeds donated to

the Sunken Gardens. This is also the 10th anniversary of the

renovations to Sunken Gardens. For more information call

402-475-1061.

STATE GAMES OF AMERICA 2015July 28 - August 2From aquatics to wrestling, the State Games America will be hosted in Nebraska for the first time in 2015. Featuring competitions in 60+ sports with 20,000 athletes from all over the country, SGA 2015 will be the largest in the history of the event. An opening ceremo-nies featuring Olympic-style pageantry takes place July 31st at Memorial Stadium and an Athletes Village at Pinnacle Bank Arena will feature nightly entertainment during the event. For information, visit www.SGA2015.com or call 402-471-2544.

CAMP CREEK ANTIQUE MACHINERY AND THRESHING 39th ANNUAL SHOWJuly 18 - 19The volunteer organizations purpose is to preserve and educate the public about the agricultural and industrial heritage of our forefathers. During the weekend visi-tors will have the opportunity to see demonstrations of threshing, corn shelling, saw mill, tractor pull, and blacksmithing. Other displays include gas engines, corn shellers, steam engines, butter making, old fash-ioned popcorn popper, miniature steam trains, and an-tique tractors. Buildings full of history include a school house, country church, harness shop, blacksmith shop, print shop, post office, gas station, craft building, old fashioned ice cream shop, drug store, country store, and depot. Other weekend events include a pancake feed, pedal pull/activities for children, flea market, and Parade of Power. The 2015 heritage display will feature Ford tractors/oddball gas engines and other equipment. For more information, call 402-786-3003 or email [email protected].

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MUSIC & MOZZARELLA Thursday evenings, June July Held at the Lincoln Childrens Museum, this outdoor summer concert series for the entire family provides the community an opportunity to experience the thrill of live music in a family-friendly environment. Admis-sion is free. Visit www.LincolnChildrensMuseum.org or call 402-477-4000 for more information.

MEADOWLARK MUSIC FESTIVALJune - JulyNebraskas premiere international summer chamber music festival will present world-class artists in unique locations, not only in Lincoln but also throughout the state. Children under 16 are always free. For details visit our website www.meadowlarkmusicfestival.com.

UNCLE SAM JAM INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONJulyGames, music, concessions and fun for all ages are part of the Citys annual celebration. The activities will culminate with a spectacular Zambelli fireworks display at 10 pm. Join the fun. Oak Lake Park, 1st and Charleston streets. For more information, call 402-441-7547.

WAVERLYFESTJuly 3rdWaverly Plaza, Waverly, NEThe WaverlyFest Street Dance is a long standing tra-dition that is held on July 3rd for more than 35 years. The Waverly Community Foundation is continuing the tradition for the community. Come to the largest street dance in the area and enjoy good drinks, great friends and fabulous music. On the 4th of July be sure to come back for all the local activities includ-ing: Pancake Feed, Kiddie Parade, Parade, Ice Cream social and BBQs, ending your evening with a great Fireworks display at dusk in Lawson Park.

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2015 SCHEDULESept. 5 BYUSept. 12 South AlabamaSept. 19 MiamiSept. 26 Southern MissOct. 3 Illinois*Oct. 10 Wisconsin*Oct. 17 Minnesota*Oct. 24 Northwestern*Oct. 31 Purdue*Nov. 7 Michigan State*Nov. 14 Rutgers*Nov. 27 Iowa*Dec. 5 Big Ten Championship*

LINCOLN ARTS FESTIVAL September 26 - 27Presented by the Lincoln Arts Council, this juried show takes place at SouthPointe Pavilions Shopping Center and features more than 100 fine artists from across the country plus world entertainment stage, and family activity tent. For details, contact 402-434-2787 or visit www.artscene.org. PUMPKIN HARVEST September 21 October 31Roca Berry Farm offers pumpkins just right for decorating and carving. In addition, a super-size Candyland game, complete with spinner, youngsters can visit the Nut House. New Zombie Hunt and Psycho Path are offered in the evening. Young children will enjoy the not-too-scary visit to the Spook Coop, Bouncer Boulevard and Howling Hill 40 foot slide. Older kids can trek through the larger haunted barn. The farm is home to the Harvest Ride, corn maze, jumping pillows, shooting gallery, trackless train rides (weekends only), dino-ding, zipline and motor bikes during the daytime on the weekends, and many animated attractions. There are fun activities for all ages. Indoor restrooms are available. Admission is charged. For more information, visit www.rocaberryfarm.com or call 402-421-2255.

LINCOLN STARS HOCKEYOctober AprilThe Lincoln Stars, one of 18 teams in the U.S. Hockey League, have gained a reputation for entertaining fans at the Ice Box with fast-paced, hard-hitting hockey and the most exciting atmosphere, unlike any other in the USHL. The team attributes much of their success to the phenomenal fan support they have received throughout their 19 years in Lincoln. Whether it is the dazzling pre-game special effects or the enthusiastic and excited Stars fans, it is certain to be an evening worth experiencing. A total of 5 banners have been hung in the Ice Box, including three Anderson Cups and two Clark Cups. For a game schedule, individual game tickets, group rates or skybox rental visit www.lincolnstars.com or call 402-474-STAR.

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BOO AT THE ZOOOctober 26 30Boo at the Zoo is Lincolns largest trick-or-treat event. The entire family will love stopping at over 40 trick-or-treat booths to get candy, coupons, and more. All the money raised during Boo at the Zoo directly supports the Zoo. Raising Canes will be selling chicken finger meals with the proceeds going to the Zoo. Admission and trick-or-treat tickets can be purchased the night of the event, in advance at the Zoo or online. Zoo members are admit-ted free. Visit the Zoos website or call for non-member admission and treat bag prices. Treat bags are required for all trick-or-treaters. 5:30-8 pm nightly. For details visit www.lincolnzoo.org or call 402-475-6741.

HAPPY HALLOWGREENOctober 2015, 6-8pmDont miss out on treats, live music and EEK-o-friendly fun for the whole family at Lincolns no. 1 indoor family trick-or-treat event! Well have more than 20 treat stops, plus earth-friendly information throughout the Museum to help families thing green when it comes to Halloween and the fall season. Dont miss out on this not-so-spooky night of fun! Trick bags, required for candy collection, are $3 each and must be purchased at the Museum Welcome Desk. Regular admission or membership applies for admission to the museum for the event. Visit www.LincolnChildrensMuseum.org or call 402-477-4000 for more information.

CORNHUSKER FOOTBALLSeptember 5 November 27

The University of Nebraska Cornhuskers have seven home games in 2015 at Memorial Stadium. Named to honor all veterans, the stadium holds more than 91,000 and on home-game days becomes the states third-largest city. The home of the Huskers has been sold out since 1962.

The stadium is located at T Street and Stadium Drive on UNLs City Campus. Self-guided tours can be taken seven days a week in the West Stadium and Osborne Athletic Complex 8am-8pm (except on home game days). Pre-arranged guided tours take place Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:30-11:30am and include all of the places on the self-guided tour into the Hawks Championship Center and onto the field. To make tour arrangements, call 472-3333.

For ticket information, call 402-472-3111 or 800-8BIGRED or visit www.huskers.com.

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MARKET TO MARKET RELAYOctober 3 The Market to Market Relay Nebraska is now the largest day-long relay in the country and was ranked as the 2nd Best Relay in the country in 2014 by Outside Magazine. The team running relay takes teams from Omaha to Lincoln. Over the course of 78 miles, teams of 7 friends run 3 stages per person varying in distance from 3 to 5 miles each. The course follows trails, paved streets and gravel back roads through a diverse and scenic slice of Nebraska. Combine the running with outrageous costumes, memorable van rides and a lively Post-Race Shindig & Expo in Lincolns Haymarket and it all adds up to one unforgettable day. Visit www.m2mrelay.com.

GOOD LIFE HALFSYNovember 1The Good Life Halfsy is more than a half marathon. Its a fun-filled weekend celebrating Nebraska and its people, landmarks, icons and culture. Theres something special about this place and were running through the streets of Lincoln to let the secret out. And if youre not from the Good Life state, we welcome you to visit. Youll find it to be one of the friendliest places around with surprises around every turn. Some would call it a half marathon. We call it the Halfsy. Visit www.goodlifehalfsy.com.

THE SANTA CELEBRATION & SANTA STATIONNovember 26 December 24Kick off the holiday season in the glimmering Center Courtyard at SouthPointe Pavilions Shopping Center. Santa makes his grand entrance to illuminate more than 60,000 lights throughout the center. Enjoy refreshments, giveaways, pictures with Santa and live music. Santa is in the Santa Station every weekend through Christmas. The event is presented by First National Bank. For details visit www.southpointeshop-ping.com or call 402-421-2114.

HOLIDAYS IN THE HAYMARKETDecember 4, 11, & 18The event is held from 6pm-9pm on Friday nights in December. See Santa strolling through the streets and enjoy entertainment throughout the Haymarket. Also, enjoy a Horse & Carriage ride! Call 402-435-7496 for more details. www.lincolnhaymarket.org BREAKFAST WITH SANTADecemberLocated in the Candy Factory on P Street between 7th and 8th Streets. Have your picture taken with Santa and enjoy a delicious breakfast provided by Lazlos. For information call 402-435-7496. www.lincolnhaymarket.org

MAKE BELIEVE MIDNIGHT: FAMILY NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATIONDecember 31, 6-8pmThe Lincoln Childrens Museum is the place for families on New Years Eve. This mini-version of the grown-up party includes music, party favors, a Bubble Wrap Stomp, a visit from Father Time and Baby New Year and an official countdown to the New Year that concludes with a ball drop and balloon shower at 8pm. Feel free to dress in your best party attire. Tickets are sold in advance. For more information, visit www.LincolnChildrensMuseum.org or call 402-477-4000.

Lincoln is easy to get around, peaceful and a great city to raise young children.- Zaundeen

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LOOKING FOR A FUN PLACE TO GO?Theres Always Something Happening at the Lancaster Event Center Home of the Lancaster County SuperFair! You might find a rodeo or horse show, womens or kids expo, antique or craft show, home or boat show, boxing match, tractor pull, mud run, flea market, etc. Find your fun!

See our event calendar at lancastereventcenter.com

Contact us for a professional, friendly and fun facility to hold your next indoor or outdoor event for as few as 8 and up to 200,000 people.

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STATE CAPITOL 31 CC-415th & K streets | 402-471-0448 | www.capitol.orgHours: Free guided tours leave from the north entrance (2nd floor) on the hour, except at noon. Weekdays, 9am-4pm; Sat., 10am-4pm; and 1-4pm Sun., Closed Thanksgiving and the Friday after, Christmas and New Years. The 14th floor observation decks open public hours, weather permitting.The State Capitol has been a constant in the lives of Nebraskans since it first towered over Lincoln, fondly thought of as the capital on the edge of the prairie. The Capitol Building is the perfect place to begin your tour of Lincolns attractions and learn Nebraskas story. The interior of this must-see jewel tells Nebraskas history through carvings, mosaics, paintings, sculpture, inscriptions and inlaid wood. Each artistic element contributes to the symbolic concept of this gem, voted one of the 10 most beautiful buildings in the world by a group of 100 architects. Constructed between 1922-1932, Nebraskans are proud that it was paid for when it was built at a cost just under $10 million. Designated a National Historic Landmark in October 1976, it is home to the only non-partisan one-house legislature in the United States.

LINCOLN STATUE CC-4by Daniel Chester FrenchThe Lincoln Monument at the west entrance of the Nebraska State Capitol was created by sculptor Daniel Chester French and architect Henry Bacon ten years prior to their Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall In Washington, D.C. Dedicated at this location on September 2, 1912, Nebraskas Lincoln Monument was commissioned to celebrate the centennial of President Abraham Lincolns birth and includes the Gettysburg Address inscribed in granite.

RAIL JOINER STATUE BB-4by Louis SlobodkinThe original plan for the Capitol included the broad avenues that lead in all directions of the building. Facing the west entrance of the Capitol at the opposite end of Lincoln Mall is a bronze statue of a young Abraham Lincoln. The Rail Joiner welcomes visitors to the Justice and Law Enforcement Center at 575 S. 10th Street. The original was sculpted by Louis Slobodkin, completed in the 1930s and is displayed at the Department of the Interior in Washington D.C. The Sheldon Museum of Art received a plaster cast of the sculpture and the right to reproduce it. A community-wide effort, including a Pennies for Lincoln campaign by Lincoln school children, funded the placement of the statue.

State CapitolBUILDING

At 15 stories and 400 feet (121 m) tall, it is

the second-tallest U.S. statehouse. It is the

tallest building in Lincoln, and the third-tallest in the

state. It is the heaviest building in Lincoln, as well as the heaviest

capitol building of any sort in North America. There is an observation deck at 250 feet (76 m).

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Amtrak provides daily service to Lincoln with the California Zephyr, considered one of the most scenic train routes in the country. Whether youre enjoying the views from the Lounge, savoring meals in the Dining car, relaxing in spacious seats or private sleeping accommodations, the onboard experience is unique and memorable.

Reserve your trip today at Amtrak.com or call 1-800-USA-RAIL.Welcome Aboard.

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CENTENNIAL MALL 41 CC-3Centennial Mall | 402-471-4754 www.NECentennialMall.org Cost: Free admissionLocated in the heart of downtown Lincoln, Nebraskas Centennial Mall is one of the most frequently photographed and most recognized public places in the state. Countless citizens visit the seven-block public space that connects the State Capitol to the University of Nebraska. Built in 1967 to commemorate the states centennial anniversary, Nebraskas Centennial Mall has functioned as a gathering area and rallying point for many different historic events and occasions. The Mall is currently under restoration and redesign. When completed, Nebraskas Centennial Mall will celebrate the states natural and cultural heritage, provide durable accessible walkways and flexible spaces to accommodate a wide variety of activities and uses. Major features include the Capitol Fountain and Plaza featuring the Great Seal of the State of Nebraska, the Nebraska Plaza and Missouri River Fountain, the Platte River and Ogallala Aquifer Plaza area and the Sparking the Good Life Fountain and Plaza.

NEBRASKA HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS HALL OF FAME 40 AA-1500 Charleston Street | 402-476-4767 www.nebhalloffame.com | [email protected]: 8am-4:30pm Mon.-Fri. Closed on HolidaysCost: Free admissionIf youre looking for something different and want to catch a free glimpse of Nebraskas storied athletic history, check out the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame Foundations Exhibit Hall. Located west of Memorial Stadium and north of Nebraskas shared professional/college baseball stadium, the exhibit features a Wall of Honorees for the Hall of Fames golden and silver anniversary teams, plus Fischer Fam-ily Award winners, Gustafson Inspiration Award win-ners, Dominate Dynasties and Great Moments in High School Sports. Located inside the Nebraska School Activities Association building the exhibit hall has begun work on the third and final phase honoring indi-vidual athletes, coaches, officials and key contributors to the rich heritage of Nebraska high school athletics. Honoring the past to inspire the future, the Hall of Fame is the place to see to relive the importance of sport in Nebraskas history.

UNION PLAZA 36 DD-3North of O Street between 21st & 22nd streets402-441-8528 | www.lincolnparks.org/central_homeCost: Free admissionUnion Plaza is a place of discovery, gathering and celebration for all those who visit. The Park features four water features, a festival space, the Jayne Snyder Trails Center, a childrens discovery area, a pond plaza, outdoor plaza seating, a scenic overlook, outdoor amphitheater, bike trails and public art.

Along with the overall concept of water, each block has more specific focus relating to nature and the essence of water. The O to P Street block focuses on natural ecological systems, which are seen through the themes for the murals installed on the retaining walls, as well as the pavement patterns which represent the dry stream beds that would have been present before Lincoln was established. The P to Q Street block has a community focus. The Jayne Snyder Trails Center provides amenities for trail users, space for public gatherings, restroom facilities and the 200 person Dickinson Dinsmore Graf Amphitheater. Murals between these two city blocks focus on community including Native American tribes and pioneers that settled in this area. Lastly, the Q and R Street block focuses on the flora and fauna of Nebraska. The Assurity Overlook is located on the south side of the block in the shape of an inverted vortex. It offers views along the channel as well as to the city, truly capturing the fact that Lincoln is an urban forest. The overlook is planted to show the juxtaposition of native and agricultural plant material and includes bioretention cells that collect and clean the storm water runoff.

Two pieces of public art are in the P to Q Street block. Artist James Tylers Groundwater Colossus stands 12 feet tall and is on the west side of the park. This sculpture is meant to personify the Ogallala Aquifer that sits beneath it. Loudspeakers embedded in the head play both the sounds of trickling water and clanging metal which represents the impact that humans have on the environment. Artist Shannon Hansens Discover is on the east side of the park. When you stand back and peer through Discover, it frames the Capitol building.

HISTORIC HAYMARKET AND IRON HORSE PARK 2 BB-3Vicinity of 7th & P streets | 402-435-7496 www.downtownlincoln.orgGreat restaurants, unique shopping and fun nightspots located among restored turn-of-the-century warehouses make this area sizzle with activity. Antique shops, art galleries, Pinnacle Bank Arena and the first microbrewery in Nebraska draw visitors day and night. The Historic Haymarket name comes from the original market square of 1867 where wagons, camping equipment and hay were bought and sold. In 1874 the city shifted the area a few blocks west and north and renamed it Haymarket.

The spirit of the 1800s flows into Bill Harris Iron Horse Park located on the north side of the historic Burlington Northern Railroad depot. A three-dimensional brick mural, Iron Horse Legacy, shows old locomotive Number 710 pulling the first train into Lincoln in 1870 on July 4th. A railroad themed childrens play area offer visitors a respite from the bustle of the city.

LINCOLN CHILDRENS MUSEUM 11 CC-31420 P Street | 402-477-4000www.LincolnChildrensMuseum.orgHours: 9:30am-5pm Tues., Wed. & Fri.; 9:30am-7:30pm Thurs.; 1-5pm Sun. Closed most Mondays during the school year and on Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years DayCost: $8 per person; $5 for children age 1; $7.50 per Senior, 62+. Discounts for military and emergency responder personnel and families. Children under 1 & Museum Members are free. Children under 12 must be accom-panied by an adult (16 or older). Group rates available. Prices noted are before tax. The Lincoln Childrens Museum is nationally known and features three floors of highly interactive and fun exhibits. The museum offers creative, hands-on experiences that foster learning through play for children and youth. Ranked among the top 20 childrens museums in the U.S., the Lincoln Childrens Museum features more than 40 exhibits including a three story apple tree, updated water, grocery and farm exhibits, an expanded Tiny Town of Imagination, plus a full-sized airplane, kid-sized prairie dog tunnels, Lunar Lander, Nebraska Husker sports center, fire department and Tot Town for our youngest visitors. Visit www.LincolnChildrensMuseum.org.

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LINCOLN CHILDRENS ZOO 15 EE-51222 S 27th Street | 402-475-6741www.lincolnzoo.orgHours: 10am-5pm daily, April 15 -Oct. 15 &Wed. until 8pm, June-Aug.Cost: Admission applies. Free for members. Train and pony rides available.Rated among the nations best zoos for children by Parent Magazine, the nationally award winning Lincoln Childrens Zoo is home to over 400 animals. Featuring interactive Zoofari stations with Larry the Cable Guy, up-close animal encounters and the historic ZO&O Railroad, the Zoo is the perfect destination for the entire family. See over 40 endangered animals including the Humboldt penguin, Amur leopard and Matschies tree kangaroo. Plus, the worlds smallest monkeys (pygmy marmoset), ring-tailed lemurs, dromedary camels, red pandas, meerkats and more.

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UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA STATE MUSEUM MORRILL HALL & MUELLER PLANETARIUM 7 CC-2Just south of 14th & Vine streets402-472-2642 | www.museum.unl.edu Hours: 9:30am-4:30pm Mon.-Sat.; 1:30-4:30pm Sun.; Open until 8pm Thurs.; Closed major holidays.Cost: $6 for adults; $3 for children over 4 years old; $13 for families. Planetarium tickets: $6 adults; $4 children 18 and under.The life-sized bronze Columbian mammoth that greets visitors outside Morrill Hall, the regions premier museum of natural history, provides a glimpse into our ancient past when these huge creatures roamed the Plains. The museum features world-famous Elephant Hall, where visitors can see the worlds largest mounted mammoth among the premier collection of fossil elephants. Visitors can also explore the hands-on natural wonders in the Marx Science Discovery Center and experience an immersive fulldome show in Mueller Planetarium. Other interesting exhibits include the Bizarre Beasts gallery; Jurassic Dinosaur Gallery; the Age of the Dinosaurs in the Mesozoic Gallery; Explore Evolution, which looks at current evolutionary science; the Hall of Nebraska Wildlife, a gallery of 16 dioramas with interactive exhibits; the Toren Gallery of Ancient Life, which depicts Paleozoic life; and the newly renovated First Peoples of the Plains Gallery which celebrates Native American cultures of the past and present. Other galleries display ancient weapons, African artifacts, Nebraska fossils and rocks & minerals. NEBRASKA HISTORY MUSEUM 6 CC-315th & P streets | 402-471-4754 www.nebraskahistory.org The Nebraska History Museum is closed for renovation and is expected to be closed throughout 2015. Visit their website for news about periodic public programs at the Nebraska State Historical Society headquarters building, 1500 R Street.

MORRILL HALL

Morrill HallAn exhibit exploring

some of the strangest creaturesever to inhabit the earth

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For 25 years, Lincoln Children's Museum has been a magical place for children and families to explore and learn. It's a must-visit destination for out-of-town guests and a familiar favorite for locals. Make plans today to create, discover and learn through the power of play!

LincolnChildrensMuseum.org (402) 477-4000 1420 P Street Lincoln, NE 68508

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Cuckoo Construction Clock TowerA whimsical, three-story clock tower

to climb and enjoy! Grow Zone

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Exhibits Events MembershipsCamps Birthday Parties Overnights

Life is right in Lincoln because it is a city with tons of parks, trees, sporting events and what

is promising to be a wonderful entertainment district. Very family friendly and great schools.

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SPRING CREEK PRAIRIE AUDUBON CENTER11700 SW 100 Street, Denton, NE402-797-2301 | www.springcreekprairie.orgDirections: From I-80 take Exit 397 (Highway 77) south about 6 miles to W Denton Road (stoplight). Turn west and go 7 miles. At the four way stop in Denton, continue straight (west) for mile to SW 98th Street. Turn south and proceed 3 miles. After the curves, you will see the mailbox and driveway on the left.Hours: 9am-5pm Mon.-Fri.; 1-5pm Sat.-Sun. Trails are open from sunrise to sunset. Closed major holidays. Cost: $4/Adults; $3/Seniors, Students, and Persons 6-17 years; Children 5 and under free. Free admission on Tuesdays for everyone.Experience the sights, sounds and beauty of the 850-acre native tallgrass prairie preserve. Only 20 minutes southwest of Lincoln, the center offers prairie, wetland and woodland habitats; miles of walking trails; and a straw-bale constructed visitor center. Nineteenth-century wagon trail ruts from the Nebraska City-Fort Kearny Cutoff of the Oregon Trail are visible, for which the site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. New interactive exhibits, opening in December of 2014, are designed to engage people of all ages in exploring the tallgrass prairie.

UNL DAIRY STORE 24 J-438th & Holdrege streets402-472-2828 | www.dairystore.unl.edu Hours: 8am-9pm Mon.-Fri.; 10am-9pm Sat. & Sun.Closed: Major holidays MLK Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Winter Break (Uni. Shutdown)For Dairy Store Tour call 402-472-2973For Catering call 402-472-2828 for anything from ice cream socials to meal catering.Taste the tradition of over 95 years of experience and quality. Small batch premium homemade gourmet cheese and ice cream are made right here on the University of Nebraska-Lincolns East Campus. Stop by the East Campus Visitors Center and UNL Dairy Store. Look for the neon ice cream cone in the window.

850 acresnative tallgrass prairie sanctuary New interactive education exhibits

Historic Oregon Trail Cutoff wagon ruts Visitor center * Miles of walking trails

11700 SW 100th St (3 miles S of Denton) Open year-round M-F 9-5, S-S 1-5 402-797-2301 Closed holidays

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FOUR CENTURIES 25 COUNTRIES MORE THAN 4,500 QUILTS

ONE EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE.

International QuiltStudy Center & Museum

Quilt House | UNL 1523 N. 33rd St., Lincoln, NE

402-472-6549

Visit www.quiltstudy.org for information about hours,

admission and upcoming events.

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INTERNATIONAL QUILT STUDY CENTER & MUSEUM 27 EE-11523 N 33rd Street | 402-472-6549 | www.quiltstudy.orgHours: 10am-4pm Tues.-Sat.; 1-4pm Sun. May-Oct. Closed Mondays and major holidays; 10am-4pm Tues.-Sat.; Closed Sun. & Mon. Nov.-Apr. (call or check website). Public guided tours at 11am Tues.- Sat. and also at 1pm on Sat. Please prearrange for groups.Cost: $6 adults; $3 age 5-18; free, under age 5. Quilt House is located on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln East Campus and houses the worlds largest publicly held quilt collection. The more than 4,500 quilts date from the early 1700s to the present and represent more than 30 countries. Enjoy first-class exhibitions drawn from the collections, home quilt care information, and experiences for all ages.

JAMES ARTHUR VINEYARDS 2001 W Raymond Road, Raymond, NE 402-783-5255 | www.jamesarthurvineyards.comDirections: From North 14th and Superior streets in Lincoln, take 14th Street north 7 miles, turn west on Raymond Road and continue for 2 miles. Hours: April-Oct.; 10am-6pm Mon.-Thurs.; noon-9pm Fri. and Sat.; noon-6pm Sun.; Nov.-Mar.; 10am-5pm Mon.-Fri.; noon-9pm Sat.; noon-6pm Sun.You may not think of Nebraska as a winery state, but James Arthur Vineyards is one of the finest production facilities in the state and has put out the welcome mat to visitors. While at the winery, guests can enjoy specialty wines, cheeses, meats and breads in the peaceful setting of the Nebraska countryside or in the tasting room, which features a stone fireplace and an observation deck overlooking the production facility. Tours are offered through the vineyards via the walking trail or by surrey (trolley) ride by special arrangement. The facility is handicapped accessible and offers wine and related products for sale. James Arthur Vineyards now features a tasting room at the From Nebraska Gift Shop in Lincolns Historic Haymarket. Enjoy JAVs finest before dinner, a show at the Pinnacle or while simply checking out the best Nebraska has to offer in the store.

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Lincoln is an excellent city for visual arts and the opportunities are

endless. Whats not to love?

- Kathy

Lincoln is the most giving city. You dont just see it during the holidays, you

see it all year round.

Jenna

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AMERICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF GERMANS FROM RUSSIA MUSEUM & RESEARCH LIBRARY 14 BB-5631 D Street | 402-474-3363www.ahsgr.orgHours: 9am-4pm Mon.-Fri.; 1-4pm Sun.; Tours at 2pm Mon.-Fri., Sundays Apr.-Oct.. Group tours available. Tours of the outside buildings at 2pm.Cost: No fee.In 1763, Russian Czarina Catherine the Great invited German natives to settle along the Volga River. Many responded because of the promises made to them. By 1870, many of the promises had run out or were being revoked by the Russian government and a mass migration began. The Germans from Russia were attracted to Lincoln and the Great Plains because of the climate and the agricultural societies. By 1914, more than one-third of Lincolns population was made up of these immigrants and their descendants. This unique museum is dedicated to preserving their culture and houses archives and special displays including a summer kitchen, all-faiths chapel, general store, cow barn, and blacksmith shop. A statue depicting the typical German-Russian immigrant family as they arrived in the Americas is located at the front of the museum.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ROLLER SKATING 17 K-54730 South Street | 402-483-7551, ext. 16 | www.rollerskatingmuseum.comHours: 9am-5pm Mon.-Fri. Closed holidays.Cost: Free. Donations are appreciated.Animals on skates? Motorized skates? Only in Lincoln will you find the worlds largest collection of roller skates and skating memorabilia. Travel through time to discover early skating, or rinking; all original skates, dating back to 1819. Skates, photographs, costumes, trophies, patent drawings, paintings, working organs, Roller derby, figure skating and more.

GOVERNORS RESIDENCE 12 CC-41425 H Street | 402-471-3466 | www.governorsresidence.ne.govHours: 1-4pm Thurs. The Governors Residence is a modified Georgian Colonial home which was formally opened on March 17, 1958. Governor Anderson was the first resident. The home features 31 rooms, including 5 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, 4 fireplaces and a 3-stall garage. In 1997, 40 years after opening, the residence was restored to its original elegance with the help of many generous Nebraskans. The residence features a doll collection of the states first ladies in their inaugural gowns. A silver service from the battleship USS Nebraska, needlepoint chair cushions, custom woven carpets, beautiful summertime gardens and elegant reception rooms highlight the home. Please call 402-471-3466 to make reservations for groups of 10 or more.

LARSEN TRACTOR MUSEUM 22 J-3UNL East Campus | 402-472-8389www.tractormuseum.unl.eduDirections: From 33rd and Holdrege streets go east two blocks. Turn north on East Campus Loop. Take 35th Street north to Fair Street Museum. Visitor parking in front of building.Hours: 8:30am-4pm Mon.-Fri.; 10am-2pm Sat. Call ahead for large group tours.Cost: $3 donation suggested. The museum is located in the world famous historic 1920 Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Discover the approaching 100 year history of the Nebraska Tractor Test Law. Over 25 tractors are on display illustrating advancements in tractor testing technology. Original tractor test equipment and instrumentation are also on display.

FAIRVIEW, THE BRYAN MUSEUM 18 K-549th & Sumner streets | 402-481-3032Directions: One block east of 48th Street on the north side of Sumner StreetFor more information on Fairview, or toschedule a tour, call 402-481-3032. Please schedule tours at least 48 hours in advance. William Jennings Bryan served two terms in Congress, was U.S. Secretary of State and was the Democratic Party nominee for President in 1896, 1900 and 1908. His historic residence has been restored to its early 1900s grandeur. The house that once sat atop a hill and offered a fair view of the Prairie Capital and its adjacent farms has been incorporated into the Bryan Medical Center campus. The Bryan Museum, on the lower level, includes authentic displays and recordings.

FRANK H. WOODS TELEPHONE PIONEER MUSEUM 29 DD-3 2047 M Street | 402-436-4640Hours: 1-4pm Sun., or by appointment. Closed all holiday weekends. Guided tours available upon request. Call and leave a message.Someone will return a call to schedule your tour. Cost: No fee. Goodwill donations encouragedExperience communication antiquities and learn how the telephone transformed a segmented nation into one large community. View replicas of Alexander Graham Bells original telephones. See an impressive display of wooden wall and candlestick phones, as well as the colorful telephone sets of the art deco 50s and 60s. View the beauty and sparkle of the Crown Jewels of the Wirethe glass insulators. Harken back to a simpler time when the operator had to place your call and you shared your line with as many as ten other customers.

American Historical Society ofGermans from Russia MuseumDISCOVER YOUR HERITAGE

Visit the village, research library and gift shop.

Monday Friday 9 a.m. 4 p.m.631 D Street

402.474.3363 | www.ahsgr.org

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PRIME COUNTRY WINERY F-712120 SW 142nd Street, Denton, NE402-826-3567 or 402-430-3698 for appt. www.primecountrywinery.comDirections: Take I-80 or West O Street to Crete Exit, turn left on Nebraska 103, go 10 miles to Saltillo Road, turn left on 142nd Street (about mile). Or from southwest Lincoln take Hwy. 77 south to Nebraska 33 (Crete exit). Take that to 142nd Street. Turn right and go 4 miles.Hours: Jan.-Mar.: 1-5pm Fri.-Sun. Apr.-May: 1-6pm Fri.-Sun. Jun.-Oct.: 1-8pm Fri.-Sun.; 1-6pm Sat. Nov.-Dec.: 1-6pm Fri.-Sun.Enjoy the view from the hill-top overlooking the beauti-ful Denton Hills area and the 12,000 vine vineyard. Then enter into the modern tasting room and taste the true taste of Nebraska. All wines are produced, processed and bottled on site. All grapes are grown from their chemical free vineyard. No wine is bottled until it has aged at least 24 months. Nebraska cheeses and sausages are also available. Take a walking tour of the vineyard anytime. Tours of the production facilities are available by advance reservation. For special parties, call 402-430-3698.

WUNDERROSA WINERY G-72361 Wittstruck Road, Roca, NE 402-328-3494 | www.wunderrosawinery.comDirections: Ten miles south of Lincoln off Highway 77, go east on Wittstruck Road to South 25th Street.Hours: 5-9pm Thurs.-Fri.; noon-9pm Sat.; 1-6pm Sun. They have a nice variety of wines, from dry to sweet, 14 total, with 7 award winning. They offer French bread, University of Nebraska Sausage, Jisa Cheese, Regular and Gluten Free crackers for snacks; or bring your own to enjoy outside. They have a large covered porch where you can enjoy wine & a great view of the Lincoln skyline and surrounding areas. Tours are available upon request. This is a great venue for weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, etc.

PRAIRIELAND DAIRY, LLC G-71300 Pella Road, Firth, NE | 402-430-7385 www.prairielanddairy.comTour hours: 9am & 11am Tues., Thurs., & Fri.Tours of Prairieland Dairy are by appointment only. Minimum of 10 people are required. Special arrangements can be made for groups of 35 or more.Cost: $2.00 per person.There is nothing we like more than showing people around the farm! Did you know dairy cows drink 25-50 gallons of water every day and eat 90 pounds of food every day? Each hour 600 gallons of milk are produced? And, a full grown Holstein cow weighs between 1,100 and 1,500 pounds. Come visit them. Schedule a tour by visiting www.prairielanddairy.com or call 402-430-7385.

DEER SPRINGS WINERY N-316255 Adams Street | 402-327-8738 www.deerspringswinery.comDirections: Eight miles east of Lincoln on the southeast corner of 162nd and Adams streets.Hours: 1-9pm Wed.-Sat.; 1-6pm Sun. The winery is located in a peaceful country setting just northeast of Lincoln. The wine tasting room inhabits the original family homestead house built in 1876. The farmhouse has been carefully renovated to reflect the charm and characteristics of the original structure while providing contemporary comfort and an atmosphere of country elegance. Sample a variety of wines made on the premises from Nebraska grown grapes and enjoy locally made breads and cheeses. The gift shop offers creative gift ideas and items for the occasional wine drinker as well as the wine connoisseur. Seating available indoors in the hearth room and picnic tables are available outdoors.

WINDCREST WINERY H-13110 West Branched Oak Road | 402-783-2875 www.windcrestwinery.comDirections: From 14th & Superior streets, 7 miles north on 14th Street, Left on Raymond Road 3 miles, Right on NW 27th Street 1 mile, Left on W. Branched Oak Road 0.3 milesHours: 3pm-9pm Mon.-Thurs.; 10am-9pm Fri.-Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. Join them throughout the year and spend time in the tasting room sampling a wine selection that is sure to please every palate. Relax on the patio overlooking the majestic view of nearly five acres of French hybrid grapes growing on a rolling northward slope.

Attractions Open by Appointment Only

THOMAS P. KENNARD HOUSE 13 CC-41627 H Street | 402-471-4764 or 800-833-6747www.nebraskahistory.org Hours: By appointment only. Closed all state holidays.Cost: $3 for adults, children under 18 free with accompanying adult.Dedicated as the Nebraska Statehood Memorial in 1968, the Kennard House is the oldest standing structure in Lincolns original plat. At the 1869 Italianate home of Nebraskas first Secretary of state, Thomas P. Kennard, you will learn about the excitement of creating a new state capital, and see the formality of Victorian lifestyles. The oldest residence in Lincoln has been restored to the 1870s era. Group tours available. Call today to book your Tour of Yesterday.

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402.327.873816255 Adams Street | Lincoln, NE

Join us!Deer Springs Winery is Lincolns award winning winery & is located in a quiet

country setting just minutes away from the city at 16255 Adams Street.

Our wines are produced on the premises from grapes grown in our own vineyards

or by local Nebraska wine grape growers. Enjoy sampling our uniquely expressive wines in the charming ambiance of our

Tasting Room. For more information about our wines visit us at

www.deerspringswinery.com

Hours of OperationWednesday Saturday 1 to 9pm

Sunday 1 to 6pm

Its a big city thats small in size and big in heart.

- Dan

GREAT PLAINS ART MUSEUM 20 BB-31155 Q Street | 402-472-6220www.unl.edu/plains/great-plains-art-museumHours: 10am-5pm Tues.-Sat.; 1:30-5pm Sun. Closed Mondays and major holidays, and between exhibits.The Great Plains Art Museums permanent collection consists of bronze sculptures, works on paper and photographs featuring art of the American West and Native American Art. The museum also hosts many traveling exhibitions and works by contemporary artists with special emphasis on the Great Plains Region. The library contains an impressive 7,500 volumes, consisting of several Western novels and many other fiction and nonfiction books about the West and the Great Plains. LUX CENTER FOR THE ARTS K-32601 N 48th Street | 402-466-8692 | www.luxcenter.orgHours: 11am-5pm Tues.-Fri.; 10am-5pm Sat.; 11am-8pm First FridaysLUX Center for the Arts is the place where creativity and community meet. The LUX is Lincolns non-profit visual arts center. Our mission is to enhance the lives of the Lincoln community by providing exceptional learning opportunities in contemporary art, craft and design. The LUX provides art classes for children, youth, and adults and hosts exhibitions of artists works from Nebraska and around the country. Through Art Van deLUX, we provide art-making workshops and classes to at-risk-youth, cancer survivors, low-income schools and senior citizens. Making art helps the mind, body and spirit. The LUX is committed to being the arts organization where everyone feels comfortable and welcome. Call 402-466-8692 or visit us on the web at www.luxcenter.org.

SHELDON MUSEUM OF ART AND SCULPTURE GARDEN 9 CC-212th & R streets | University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus 402-472-2461 | www.sheldonartmuseum.orgHours: 10am-8pm Tues.; 10am-5pmWed.-Sat.; noon-5pm Sun. Closed Mondays and major holidays Cost: Free admissionSheldon Museum of Art houses a permanent collection of more than 12,000 objects focusing on American art including works by Constantin Brancusi, Alexander Calder, Aaron Douglas, Edward Hopper, Jun Kaneko, Lee Krasner, Georgia OKeeffe, Isamu Noguchi, and Mark Rothko. The museum, designed by noted architect Philip Johnson, adjoins a sculpture garden featuring more than 30 monumental works.

Special Interest Galleries Call ahead recommended

EISENTRAGER HOWARD GALLERY BB-2Stadium Drive & T street | University of Nebraska, Richards Hall, First Floor http://arts.unl.edu/art/facility/eisentrager--howard-galleryHours: 12:30pm-4:30pm Mon.-Fri. during exhibitions. Call 402-472-5522 in advance to confirm hours.The gallery presents exhibitions to year round. Exhibitions include the work of regional, national and international artists as well as UNL students, alumni and faculty.

ELOISE KRUGER GALLERY BB-210th & R streets | University of NebraskaArchitecture Hall, First Floor-West 402-472-3560 | www.krugercollection.unl.eduHours: 9am-5pm Mon.-Fri. Closed UNL holidays.The collection contains nearly 20,000 pieces of miniature scale furniture and accessories documenting interior design history. Free self-guided public exhibition. Tours are available by appointment.

Galleries that challenge the mind and engage the eyes.

Art Galleries & Art Museums

BURKHOLDER PROJECT BB-3719 P Street | 402-477-3305 www.burkholderproject.comHours:10am-4pm Tues.-Fri.; 10am-2pm Sat. (Farmers Market Hours: 9am-3pm)The Burkholder Project houses 40 studios and four galleries that feature new shows monthly. You are invited to visit the studios where you can see art in progress, as well as finished works. Many art forms are represented and include painting, glass, pottery, photography, batik, sculpture, jewelry. In addition, be sure to check out Gallery Ally to the west of the Burkholder Project. It has been transformed into a pedestrian walkway, with more artwork and incredible lighting!

ELDER GALLERY K-3Rogers Center for Fine Arts | Nebraska Wesleyan University 50th & Huntington Avenue | 402-465-2230Hours: 10am-4pm Tues.-Fri.; 1-4pm Sat.-Sun. Closed Monday and school holidays.Call for show schedule. Elder Gallery, located in the Rogers Center for Fine Arts, is Nebraska Wesleyan Universitys premiere exhibition space for visual art. Recently renovated, Elder Gallery hosts several shows each year, exhibiting the work of students and faculty as well as invitational and juried selections from international artists. Please ask for Connie Thorson, [email protected] or David Gracie, [email protected].

GALLERY 9 PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS AFFILIATION BB-3124 S. 9th Street, Suite 4 | 402-477-2822 www.gallerynine.comHours: 10am-5pm Wed.-Sat.; noon-5pm Sun.Featuring some of the areas best contemporary art and fine crafts. Monthly First Friday Openings are held 6:30-9:30 pm. Limited meeting space available for groups by arrangement. For a complete gallery listing of member artists and current and upcoming featured shows, visit their website.

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MICHAEL FORSBERG GALLERY BB-3100 N 8th Street, Suite 150 | 402-477-5030888-812-3790 | www.michaelforsberg.comHours: Mon. by appointment; 11am-5pm Tues.-Fri.; First Friday 11am-9pm; Saturday 9am-5pm (through Oct. 11) and 10am-5pm (after Oct. 11)Award-winning conservation photographer Michael Forsbergs images are a dramatic witness to the awesome spirit of the wide-open spaces and the amazing creatures of this place we call the Great Plains. Forsbergs images can be found in homes, businesses, health care facilities and museums and in publications around the world. They offer photographic prints (framed and unframed) canvases, metal prints, and acrylic face mounts; posters; art cards; calendars, signed copies of Forsbergs award-winning books: Great Plains-Americas Lingering Wild, On Ancient Wings: The Sandhill Cranes of North America, Have You Seen Mary? and The Nebraska Landscape; and the original Great Plains-Americas Lingering Wild documentary.

Lincoln is strong and lovable because of the people.

Gail

NOYES ART GALLERY AND STUDIOS BB-3119 S 9th Street | 402-475-1061 www.noyesartgallery.comHours: 10am-5pm Mon.-Sat.; 10am-9pm First Friday Extended hours in Nov. & Dec.; also open by appointmentOpening reception the first Friday of each month, 6:30-9pm (Open to the public)The gallery presents 60 artists new original art each month located in 4 gallery rooms and 9 studios. Art classes and workshop are available.

ROBERT HILLESTAD TEXTILES GALLERY J-3UNL East Campus Home Economics Building, second floor, on 35th Street just north of East Campus Loop off Holdrege Street402-472-2911 | www.textilegallery.unl.eduHours: 8:30am-4pm Mon.-Fri. Closed between exhibitions and holidaysA gallery devoted to the exhibition of textiles from art to apparel, from the East to the West, from past to present and from emerging artists to the acclaimed. Call for dates of exhibits or visit their website.

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STRATEGIC AIR & SPACE MUSEUM Exit 426 | 30 minutes east on I-80, next to Mahoney State Park 402-944-3100 | www.SASMuseum.comHours: Open daily 9am-5pm Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years.Cost: $12 adults, $11 seniors (65+), $11 Active/Retired Military, $6 children 4-12,Free under 4.Where the thrill of discovery awaits you! Home to one of the largest collections of military aircraft in the world and the kids Science Zone is packed with interactive activities.

E.T. MAHONEY STATE PARK Exit 426 | 30 minutes east on I-80402-944-2523 | www.OutdoorNebraska.orgEugene T. Mahoney State Park is a park for all seasons. Open year-round there are many activities for each season to entertain you, including overnight cabin and lodge room accommodations and camping sites. Seasonal activities include Family Aquatic Center, Ice Skating Rink, Activities Center, horseback trail rides, playhouse theater, fishing, hiking and biking. State park permit is required.

LEE G. SIMMONS CONSERVATION PARK & WILDLIFE SAFARI Exit 426 | 30 minutes east on I-80 at Exit 426 South | 402-733-8401 or 402-944-WILD | www.WildlifeSafariPark.comHours: 9am-5pm daily, Apr.-Oct.Cost: Admission Charged.Drive your car through free-ranging North American wildlife in natural habitat! See bison, white-tailed deer, cranes in wetland habitat and hike to Wolf Canyon. Enjoy beautiful gardens, small-animals exhibits, gift shop, and accessories at the Visitors Center.

HOMESTEAD NATIONAL MONUMENT OF AMERICA8523 W State Highway 4, Beatrice, NE402-223-3514 | www.nps.gov/homeDirections: 45 minutes south on U.S. 77. Located four miles west of Beatrice on Nebraska Highway 4. Hours: Open daily 9am-5pm Closed Thanksgiving Day, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Special events take place throughout the year. Contact park for more information.Cost: No admission charge. The Homestead Heritage Center, a world-class facility, offers an award-winning film and National Homesteading Museum that looks at homesteader life and the evolution of the Homestead Act and its impact on people today. Nearby is the Palmer-Epard Cabin, an original homesteader cabin furnished with pioneer artifacts. The Education Center often hosts special programs and temporary exhibits. The Freeman School, a one-room prairie schoolhouse, is mile west of the Education Center. Over 2.5 miles of self-guided trails traverse 160 acres of restored tallgrass prairie and burr oak woodland. In late summer prairie grasses up to 9 feet high give visitors a sense of the Great Plains as the settlers saw them. Many special events take place throughout the year. Learn more at www.nps.gov.

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In the past century, Lincolns park and recreation system has grown to become one of the best in the nation. Everyday countless people of all ages enjoy Lincolns 125 parks, 128

miles of trails, seven recreation centers and five public golf courses. A quality parks and recreation system is fundamental to youth development, active living, neighborhoods and families,

community events and economic development. We want to inspire you to enjoy the opportunities we offer and understand

the value parks bring to our communitys quality of life.

ARBOR LODGE STATE HISTORICAL PARK 2300 2nd Avenue, Nebraska City, NE402-873-7222 | www.outdoornebraska.ne.govDirections: 50 minutes southeast on Nebraska 2.Hours: The park grounds/arboretum/gardens are open from 8am to sunset year-round. A state park entry permit is required and available on the website or inside the mansion. Mansion hours: 11am-5pm daily, mid-April to end of October. Call ahead for schedule changes or to arrange special group tours.Cost: $5, adults; $2, ages 3-12; 2 and under, free. (Subject to change)Learn about the Morton familys historical contributions. This 72-acre hilly, wooded land near Nebraska City was part of the estate of J. Sterling Morton, founder of Arbor Day. Trees were a central interest of Morton. He imported trees from all over the world in order to test their suitability to create windbreaks on the great plains. The house is surrounded by 270 varieties of trees and shrubs, including gardens, apple orchards, and acres of oaks, maples, chestnuts, and pines, including at least 10 state-champion trees. The grounds and the Morton Mansion were donated to the State of Nebraska in 1923 by Joy Morton to be preserved as a monument to his father. Joy Morton founded the Morton Salt Company.

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There are over 100 miles of trails, which are great for running, biking and walking! In addition, there are a number of great recreational activities during all four seasons. I love Lincoln!

- Brett

ANTELOPE PARK J-523rd & N streets | 33rd & Sheridan Boulevard402-441-7847Take time to smell the roses. Antelope Park is a particularly beautiful park offering extensive facilities, including rose gardens, Sunken Gardens, fountains, statues, Lincoln Childrens Zoo, a recreation center, a play center, a golf course, trails system, tennis courts, swimming pool and several playground areas. This park appears to be several parks as it is bisected by many streets. Antelope Park Playground, at Memorial Drive in Antelope Park, is accessible for all children.

SUNKEN GARDENS 16 EE-5S 27th & D streets | 402-441-8267The garden is beautiful terraced garden featuring thousands of annuals, reflecting ponds, a waterfall, paved pathways with donated engraved concrete pavers that memorialize special people and events, restrooms and an ornate gazebo. The gardens are ADA accessible.

VETERANS MEMORIAL GARDEN 30 EE-5East of Auld Recreation Center at3200 Veterans Memorial Drive | 402-441-7847More than 21 memorials and over 4,600 donated Bricks of Remembrance honoring veterans of foreign wars. The memorials include World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Pearl Harbor, Airborne, Air Force, Coast Guard, Disabled Veterans, Ex-Prisoners of War, K-9 Corps, China-Burma-India, Medical, Purple Heart, Military Women, Special Forces, Merchant Marines, Seabees, Naval Armed Guard and Tuskegee Airmen/Buffalo Soldiers.

AGER PLAY CENTER EE-5 1300 S 27th Street | 402-441-6788Hours: Sessions change seasonally. Call for current times.Cost: There is a minimal charge for everyone over 1 year old, including adults.Ager Play Center is an active play place for younger people and where play has a purpose. This center has a large play structure designed for people three years old and under four feet tall-48. The height and age restriction are firm. On the outside of the structure there is additional play equipment: a track on which the small patron can ride trikes, be pulled/pushed in vehicles and wagons or just be mobile. Everyone can use the track for walking. There is a concessions area with vending machines for snack time. The TODDLER area is for children who arent three years old. This area even has a small ball pool similar to the large structure as well as age specific activities and toys.

HAZEL ABEL PARK CC-518th & E streets | 402-441-7847 Hours: Sunrise to 11pmThis quaint, Victorian-inspired style park includes a gazebo, fountain, play area and benches all surrounded by an ornate cast iron fence. It is tucked away in Lincolns historic Near South neighborhood and transports visitors to the calm nostalgic times of days gone by.

HOLMES PARK AND LAKE L-570th & Normal Boulevard | 402-441-7847The man-made lake is the center feature of Holmes Park and is a Lincoln favorite for non-motorized boating, picnicking and fishing. The par

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