The Seven Wonders of Nebraska beckon tourists. All of these wonders are
accustomed to attention, but their new acclaim comes from informal nominations
by Omaha-World-Herald readers (Sunday, December 23, 2007). So here are
seven man-made wonders worthy of time and the gasoline to visit them.
CARHENGE
Old cars look like England's Stonehenge in a wacky
arrangement on the prairie. Created in 1987 near Alliance.
For more information go here http://www.carhenge.com/
STATE CAPITOL BUILDING
Built from 1922 to 1932 , this architrctural symbol of statehood
is packed with murals, mosaics and other artwork to
represent the natural, social and political development of Nebraska.
At 1445 K St., Lincoln.
For more information go here http://www.capitol.org/
BOYS TOWN
Orphaned and troubled youngsters live in a picturesque village that gained
international fame with the 1938 movie "boys town," starring Spencer Tracy
and Mickey Rooney. Near 137th Street and West Dodge Road.
For more information go here. http://www.boystown.org/aboutus/index.asp
DESERT DOME AT HENRY DOORLY ZOO
A large geodesic dome on a hilltop showcases desert habitats from around
the world and the animals that live there. At 3701 S. 10th St., Omaha.
For more information go here. http://www.omahazoo.com/exhibits/desertdome.htm
NEBRASKA NATIONAL FOREST
The largest planted forest in the nation is now managed by the
National Forest Service. Near Halsey.
For more information go here.http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/nebraska/
GREAT PLATTE RIVER ROAD ARCHWAY
It looks like a decorative arch over interstate 80, but it's an interactive
history museum, with life-size re-creations of American West scenes.
Near Kearney.
For more information go here. http://www.archway.org/
ARBOR LODGE-ARBOR DAY FARM
The neocolonial-mansion (or lodge) of Arbor Day founder
J. Sterling Morton is near Arbor Day Farm and its expansive orchards,
Tree Adventures activities and luxurious Lied Lodge. In Nebraska City.
For more information go here. http://www.arbordayfarm.org/liedlodge.cfm
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