Take This Barn Quilt Tour In Nebraska For A Day Of Old-Fashioned Fun
There’s nothing quite like a nice country drive to relax you and remind you of just how much you love Nebraska. How about adding in some visual treats along the way to make your trip a little more interesting and artistic? Southeast Nebraska is full of beautiful barn quilts that everyone should see.
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There are some outliers, but for the most part, Nebraska's barn quilts are concentrated in the southeastern part of the state. There's no official route to see them all; just pick a starting point and use this map to see the locations of barn quilts in that county.
Barn quilts have become a terrific way to promote tourism in the participating counties. Hop in the car and drive to as many as you’d like to see. In some towns, you can get out and walk to see these unique pieces of art. See the Nebraska counties that have barn quilts – just click on each county to see a list of them all and start planning your route.
Interested in seeing other attractions that don’t require hiking (or even much walking)? Read our previous article about easily-accessible natural wonders right here.
As a lifelong Nebraskan, Delana loves discovering the many hidden treasures of her state. She has worked as a writer and editor since 2007. Delana's work has been featured on more than a dozen websites and in Nebraska Life Magazine.
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