The Atlas Obscura Guide To Nebraska

57 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Nebraska

Updated May 1, 2025

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Agate Fossil Beds National Monument.

Harrison, Nebraska

Agate Fossil Beds National Monument

Meet cowboys and ancient beardogs at this one-of-a-kind crossroads of Western history.

The World’s Largest Time Capsule, located at the House of Davisson used furniture store in Seward, Nebraska.

Seward, Nebraska

World’s Largest Time Capsule

This subterranean treasure trove is said to contain a motorcycle, a Chevy, and a teal leisure suit.

Charles E. Bessey Tree Nursery.

Halsey, Nebraska

Charles E. Bessey Tree Nursery

Visit the century-old plant nursery that grows trees from space.

The gravesite sign dedicated to Mari Sandoz.

Lakeside, Nebraska

Mari Sandoz Gravesite

The final resting place of the West’s original scribe.

Carhenge from the front

Alliance, Nebraska

Carhenge

An experimental, automotive replica of Stonehenge.

Chimney Rock.

Bayard, Nebraska

Chimney Rock

This erect, phallic geological spire wasn't always named so domestically.

Toadstool Geologic Park

Harrison, Nebraska

Toadstool Geologic Park

Other-worldly rock formations and ancient fossils abound in this unique stretch of Nebraska badlands.

Boys Town, Nebraska

World's Largest Ball of Stamps

An idle pastime becomes a record holder in Boys Town, Nebraska.

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Kool-Aid Museum, Hastings, Nebraska.

Hastings, Nebraska

The Hastings Museum Kool-Aid Exhibit

The home for all things Kool-Aid offers everything except a chance to actually enjoy the drink.

Kearney, Nebraska

Morris Press Cookbook Store

Inside this magical collection, you can buy recipes cooked up by church ladies, motorcycle clubs, and clowns.

Omaha, Nebraska

Chef Boyardee Statue

A life-size bronze statue of Ettore Boiardi, the man behind the can.

Ice cream fans have been enjoying the Tin Roof Sundae since 1930.

Potter, Nebraska

The Potter Sundry

This old-school soda shop is the home of the Tin Roof Sundae, a concoction dripping in chocolate, marshmallow, and peanuts.

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Artistic visionaries and the spirit of rogue ingenuity define this route that starts in Denver, winds through the plains of southeastern Wyoming, and finishes in Alliance, Nebraska. It takes you off the beaten path to discover quirky art installations, historic monuments, local flavors, and natural wonders. This route of 11 inspiring spots is certain to spark the autonomous flame for all who take it on.

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Churches, scout troops, and clown collectives all depend on Morris Press.

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Butterfly milkweed (at 70 mph).

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According to a scientist's satirical guide, flowers are even more beautiful when you can only kind of see them.

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Center pivot irrigation at work northeast of Adams, Nebraska.

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Rebecca Winters’ grave.

A Mormon Pioneer's Grave, Marked Only With a Wagon Wheel Rim

Rebecca Winters's grave is one of the few that were marked at all.

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