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Head for a sparkling lake, explore big-city science and nature museums, or enjoy hiking and biking in state parks. The Midwest delivers great family getaways in destinations like Branson, Missouri; Brainerd Lakes, Minnesota; the Black Hills of South Dakota; Traverse City, Michigan; Indianapolis and more. Check out two dozen of our top picks for family vacation destinations.

36 Hours in Omaha

This big city on the Great Plains may be best known for its sublime steaks and world-class zoo, but you’ll also want to explore diverse restaurants, the hip music scene and revived historic neighborhoods.

March of the Cranes in Nebraska

Situated on 10,000 acres near Grand Island, the Crane Trust hosts various guided wildlife trips, including Nebraska’s only overnight stay with Sandhill cranes.

Top 10 Things to Do with Kids in Omaha

Go on a safari, indulge your sweet tooth, and enjoy railroad fun in Omaha. There's plenty to see, taste and do for kids and parents!

A Weekend in Western Nebraska

Cowboy culture makes this a place ripe for exploration, with its horses, living heritage, rugged landscape and, at night, a stirring display of stars in gunpowder-black skies. Check out our itinerary for a weekend in western Nebraska.

A Weekend in Central Nebraska

Spend a weekend in Nebraska’s north-central Sandhills, one of the nation's best birding sites and home to impressive national grasslands, national forests and state parks.

A Weekend in Eastern Nebraska

The storied Missouri River, a legendary force  in exploratory history, remains a scenic force  in Nebraska’s eastern region. Visitors paddle quiet waters and look for wildlife. And the riverbanks are home to spectacular state parks, overlooks, small towns and cities, including the wooded destination of Nebraska City.

A Weekend in Lincoln, Nebraska

Nebraska's capital city rustles with energy, feeding off the collegiate atmosphere of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, a unique Art Deco state capitol and two dynamic districts that blend cultural roots with buzzworthy entertainment venues. Check out our weekend itinerary.