17 Things Everyone Who's Moved Away From Nebraska Has Thought At Least Once
Delana Lefevers
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Life in Nebraska has a way of seeping into your soul. Whether your family has been here for generations or you just moved here, it becomes a part of you. No matter where you go, you take a little piece of this beautiful place with you. And if you have to leave, chances are you’ll think about it often. Just about everyone who has moved away from Nebraska has thought these things about Nebraska life from time to time.
1. People really are nicer in Nebraska.
2. There's no sunset like a Nebraska sunset.
3. When you leave, you realize that the summer night sounds different anywhere else.
4. There's no night sky like the Nebraska night sky.
5. It's annoying when you're in it, but you actually miss the extreme wind once you leave.
6. There's nothing quite like driving on a dirt road for miles and miles and encountering no one but cattle.
7. It's really not summer without our beloved county fairs...
8. ...sitting around a fire pit swapping stories...
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9. ...and catching fireflies
10. Winter is an adventure in Nebraska.
11. Wide open spaces are so underrated.
12. Nebraska's small towns are the absolute best.
13. Freshly cut alfalfa is what home smells like.
14. Other states only wish they had our incredible summer storms.
15. Nebraska has its own unique feel.
16. You can always spot another Nebraskan, no matter where you are.
17. There's really no place like home.
Life in Nebraska is sometimes best appreciated in the rearview. Have you moved away from Nebraska? What other thoughts have you had about our fair state after you leave? Share your experiences in the comments below!
You can always come back and visit. When you do, try out some of these road trips in Nebraska with itineraries!
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Living In Nebraska
What other discoveries are available while living in Nebraska?
- Nebraska City: The Home of Arbor Day is the oldest incorporated city in the state which happened in 1855. It makes sense that history is rich here offering sites that trace some of the journeys of Lewis and Clark, including the Missouri River Basin Lewis & Clark Interpretive Trail & Visitor Center. Find fresh apples and a 50-foot-tall treehouse at the Arbor Day Farm. The beautiful Arbor Lodge State Historical Park showcases the former home of J. Sterling Morton who came up with the Arbor Day holiday in 1872. Discover museums, excellent restaurants, and fun adventures that folks experience while living in Nebraska.
- Papio Fun Park (Papillion): Name your fun at this family amusement center. With eight acres of choices, ride a go-kart, hit the batting cages, play some laser tag, or play mini-golf on an 18-hole course with greens from 75 to 185 feet long. The 6,000-square-foot indoor facility includes Spaceball, Laser Tag, your favorite arcade games, Air Hockey, and pool tables.
- Kiewit Luminarium (Omaha): Located on the city's riverfront, this magical space offers more than 100 interactive exhibits and programs. For example, Catch Waves is a hands-on activity of physics and phenomena that shape the world. Make waves, create shadows, swing pendulums, and see your own body heat. And Dig Deeper allows folks to explore their environments, where you can create chain reactions, stick your hand into warm compost, turn gears, pump groundwater, and build some cool structures.
What is another way to experience Nebraska life?
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Hidden Gems In Nebraska: This list of 11 hidden gems will give you some places to start when exploring Nebraska life. One to visit is the Old Lincoln Highway in Omaha which spans from North 183rd Street to North 192nd Street outside Elkhorn. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 20-mile stretch is paved with bricks.