June 14, 2024
In the mood to get out of town without committing to a flight and the stress that comes with it? We鈥檝e got you covered. Be it spending a day of adventure at an amusement park or shopping and exploring museums, there are several spots you can visit for the perfect day trip.
Kansas City
is a three-hour drive from Lincoln and has plenty of fun options to fill your day. Go shopping in the Country Club Plaza, catch a concert or opt for a day at Worlds of Fun or Oceans of Fun. If you鈥檙e a BBQ lover, you鈥檒l be sure to find something tasty at famed spots in the city.
Ponca State Park
is less than three hours away by car and is a great spot for a day of hiking or even camping for the weekend. Missouri River access allows room for water activities like canoeing or kayaking鈥娾�斺�奲oth of which can be rented from the university鈥檚 Outdoor Adventure Center. Don鈥檛 forget to visit the notable 鈥淭owers of Time鈥� rock formations and waterfall.
Ashland
From the and shopping at the local stores to the range of spots to take in nature, is a perfect spot for a day trip. Love the outdoors? Don鈥檛 forget to visit Mahoney State Park鈥娾�斺�妛here you鈥檒l find paddle boarding, horseback riding, putt-putt golf, a water park and more.
Branched Oak Lake
is the perfect place to get away for the day to swim, rent a boat or just hang out and grill outside with friends or family. If you鈥檙e a fan of camping, check out one of the multiple campgrounds surrounding the lake.
Omaha
is one of the best spots to get away for the day without committing to a full-on vacation. Filled with unique neighborhoods like Little Bohemia and The Old Market, you鈥檙e sure to find something to do. Try a new restaurant, catch a movie or live show at a local theatre, or head to the CHI Health Center to watch the Omaha Supernovas volleyball team.
91茄子 City
91茄子 City is an hour-long drive from Lincoln and has a range of activities to fill up your day. Check out historic firetrucks at the 91茄子 City Museum of Firefighting or spend the day taking in the views or exploring the treetop village at .
Can鈥檛 make it out of town? Fear not. We鈥檙e confident there is something new for you here in the capital city. Check out hidden gems like the or , try a new-to-you , explore or visit a new part of Lincoln. Looking for more to do? Visit the university鈥檚 website.