Nebraska

Nebraska, Freight train in Hershey, Nebraska
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Nebraska is a landlocked state in Midwestern United States. It is bordered by South Dakota to the north, Iowa to the east, Missouri to the southeast, Kansas to the south, Colorado to the southwest and Wyoming to the west.

Nebraska covers an area of 77,354 sq mi (200,520 sq km). It measures 430 miles (690 km) from east to west and 210 miles (340 km) from north to south. The highest point in the state is Panorama Point, at 5,424 ft (1,653 m).

Snake River Falls, Nebraska
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Nebraska was the 37th state to be admitted into the Union, on 1 March, 1867. Its capital is Lincoln while its biggest city is Omaha.

Travel to Nebraska

By Road
The most practical way to explore Nebraska is by car. Interstate 80 cuts across the state connecting Lincoln and Omaha with Denver.

By Plane
You can fly to Nebraska, arriving at the airports in Omaha or Lincoln. Both are domestic airports, so if you are coming from overseas, you have to transit at a major U.S. city.

Sand Hills, Nebraska
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By Train
You can reach Omaha and Lincoln on the California Zephyr, which goes from San Francisco to Chicago via Salt Lake City and Denver.

Travel within Nebraska

Toadstool Geologic Park, Nebraska
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Author: Brian Kell

Cities in Nebraska

Places of Interest in Nebraska

National Monuments of Nebraska

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