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Not Just Corn: Things to Do in Southeast Nebraska
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Whether you’re looking for a weekend adventure, a bite to eat, or a family-friendly outing, here are some favorites that prove there’s way more to SE Nebraska than meets the eye.
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Outdoor Activities
 
Restaurants
 
Other Food & Drinks
 
Local Favorites

Outdoor Activities

Fun outdoor activities for the entire family.
 
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Trails and Playgrounds
Pioneers Park – City of Lincoln, NE
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Every Saturday until noon in Historic Downtown Lincoln’s Haymarket.
Farmers Market | Historic Haymarket | Downtown Lincoln
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Lincoln to Beatrice bike it or hike it.
Homestead Trail
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Beautiful Botanical Garden will a few water features.
Lincoln Botanical Garden
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My kids had a blast here. 5 stars.
TreeRush Adventures at Fontenelle Forest
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You need a reservation. But a great outdoor water activity for your older kids.
Floating Playground
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Restaurants

If you’re gluten free, dine at these restaurants safely.
 
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Large menu, dedicated fryers. Perfect for your gluten-free night out.
Venue Restaurant & Lounge
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They have a dedicated fryer for your fries and chicken strips, with a rotating burger list. They can prep your burger to be GF.
Honest Abe's Burgers & Freedom | burger restaurant
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Although the menu isn’t as big, they have brunch, lunch and dinner. Safe for Celiacs.
Piedmont Bistro by Venue
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Other Food & Drinks

Bakery, Brews and Ice Cream. Special gems in southeast Nebraska.
 
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While not dedicated GF, 75% of the menu isn’t gluten free and dairy free. Open on Saturdays only.
Paper Moon Pastries
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Pickleball & Brews.
Ashland Brewing Company
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Located in Beatrice with a speakeasy in the basement.
Home | Stone Hollow Brewing
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Two locations, in Ashland and Palmyra. Check out Fermented Fridays.
Nebraska Wine & Craft Cider - Glacial Till Vineyard
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Made in house. Variety of specialty flavors and many are GF.
Ivanna Cone
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Local Favorites

If it’s fall, visit a pumpkin patch or two.
 
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Great day time and evening attractions September through October. With seasonal winter events.
Roca Berry Farm
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Pearson opened a few years ago, it’s not overly commercialized and a fun place to visit for a few hours.
Pearson's Pumpkin Place | A Family Fun Experience
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I don’t recommend going in the weekends, but a weekday to avoid the crowds.
Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard
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They’re open all year with family friendly weekend events.
Nelson Produce Farm
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Located in Nebraska City, with the Apple Jack festival occurring in September.
Arbor Day Farm
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You know what I love about this wildlife safari? I never have to get out of the car. Dead of summer, with the cool air conditioning on my face.
Wildlife Safari Park
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Located in Beatrice, a beautiful museum on the prairie.
Homestead National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)
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