Nebraska Favorite Vacation Rentals by Owner Condos and Houses.

The Platte River Valley of Nebraska served as the nation's thoroughfare during the migration of settlers, Mormons, Pony Express riders, Texas cowboys, stagecoaches and steam locomotives.  Along the "nebrantha" or "flat waters" (the Oto Indian name for the Platte River) you can visit Fort Kearny State Historical Park from your Nebraska vacation rentals by owner, which served as a station for the Pony Express and a haven for workers building the Union Pacific Railroad. 

From your Nebraska vacation rentals by owner you can see two rock formations towering above this flat land, which were chronicled in many settlers' journals -- 800-foot Scotts Bluff National Monument and 500-foot Chimney Rock National Historic Monument.

The early settlers perceived this flat grassland as harsh and inhospitable; only later was it discovered that Nebraska is fortunate to have fertile land and an abundant supply of underground water (the Ogallala Aquifer.)  Nebraska is now part of the nation's breadbasket.   96% of Nebraska's landmass is agricultural, and most is privately owned - a plus for those seeking Nebraska vacation rentals by owner. 

Nebraska's major crops are corn, beans, sorghum, and wheat.  Livestock production is also very significant to Nebraska's economy.  When searching for Nebraska vacation rentals by owner, remember vacation homes and condos offer privacy and value compared to most hotel accomodations.  You can enjoy ample living space and privacy from the perfect Nebraska vacation rentals by ownerlocation, and usually save on the vacation budget too.

EXPERIENCE OMAHA AND LINCOLN THROUGH NEBRASKA VACATION RENTALS BY OWNER.

Nebraska's capitol of Lincoln and largest metro area of Omaha are Midwestern friendly and cosmopolitan.  Omaha boasts such cultural institutions as the Joslyn Art Museum, the nation's largest community theater (the Omaha Community Playhouse,) and a fine regional opera company (Opera Omaha.)  Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo has the world's largest indoor rain forest and indoor desert, an aquarium, and an IMAX theater where you will want to find Nebraska vacation rentals by owner.

Lincoln is a beloved city for more reasons than Nebraska Cornhusker football.  Lincoln is home to University of Nebraska's State Museum, which houses a collection of fossil and dinosaur exhibits, a budding live music scene, beautiful parks and golf courses, and great restaurants.  Nebraska vacation rentals by owner in these metropolitan Omaha and Lincoln areas range from Nebraska vacation rentals by owner homes to condos to unique lodging options.

Nebraska offers abundant recreational waters, with over 23,000 miles of waterways and nearly 250 public lakes.  Lake McConaughy, or “Big Mac,” stretches 22 miles in length, 4 miles in width and 142 feet in depth.  Windsurfing, scuba diving, sailing, motor boating and fishing are popular.  A record Big Mac walleye tipped the scales at more than 16 pounds.  You will want to look for Nebraska vacation rentals by owner here.

Other great Nebraska lakes and reservoirs near Nebraska vacation rentals by owner include Lewis and Clark Lake, north of Crofton; Johnson Lake, near Lexington; Oliver Reservoir, west of Sidney; Sherman Reservoir, near Loup City; Merritt Reservoir, southwest of Valentine; Calamus Reservoir, northwest of Burwell; and Harlan County Lake, south of Alma. 

If you're more of a landlubber, try the biking, horseback riding and hiking trails through Fort Robinson, Platte River and Ponca state parks from the comfort of your Nebraska vacation rentals by owner. One of the nation's longest rail-to-trail conversions—321-mile Cowboy Recreation and Nature Trail—begins in Norfolk, travels northwest to Valentine, and will eventually parallel US 20 west to Chadron.  The Steamboat Trace Trail links Brownville and Nebraska City. 

Nebraska's rugged Pine Ridge hills attract moutain bikers from their Nebraska vacation rentals by owner.

Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are two of Nebraska's favorite snow sports. You'll find trails in Chadron, Indian Cave and Schramm state parks. Eugene T. Mahoney State Park is a veritable winter wonderland. In addition to cross-country skiing facilities and an ice skating pavilion, the park is able to produce man-made snow on its tobogganing and sledding runs.

For snowmobiling fun, frozen lakes are your best bet.  Consider Harry Strunk Lake, Lake McConaughy,  Lake Minatare, Lewis and Clark Lake, Merritt Reservoir, and Walgren Lake.