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The 49'r Lounge
Omaha
402.554.5841
Did you know that the Omaha alternative music scene is one of the most happening in the whole country? "You'll strike gold if you're looking to hear some of the hottest tunes here." Weeknights are "great nights to fill the jukebox and throw down some beers," or come on a Saturday when they "host live music of all flavors." Then, find haven for your lazy Sunday, when patrons gather to enjoy a round of darts or shuffleboard while The Simpsons are on. At any time, the 49'r is a "fun place to get away from hustle and bustle."
Bella Dea Spa
Omaha
402.505.9685
Step into this "converted two-story house" and you'll be converted into a new realm of relaxation. At the Bella Dea Spa, "you can spruce up your look with a new dye, do, or shampoo, plus indulge in various other treatments including massage, tanning, manicures and pedicures, and microdermabrasion." No matter which path to pampering you prefer, "the staff is well-trained and certified as well as being very friendly." Best yet, locals say the rates for all services are amazingly reasonable once you consider the quality of the care. Read more.
Cody Park
North Platte
308.532.4729
If the life-sized statue of Buffalo Bill at the entrance to the park doesn't pull you in, then the fact that there is so much to do there will. If you're a history buff, check out all the Wild West memorabilia and the railroad museum with giant steam train locomotive. If you're the outdoorsy type, then enjoy swimming, camping, and, when the water is high, you can go tubing along the North Platte River for "three or so hours of total relaxation." Kids will also find plenty to keep them entertained, from a playground and horseshoes to a special area where you can feed animals. Read more.
Oregon Trail Days
Gering
308.436.4457
"Get away from the frenetic pace of the city" to a town where the locals "are very friendly and will welcome you." This week-long festival in close range to Scottsbluff National Monument and Chimney Rock features street dances, a beer garden, and two parades. And the simultaneous carnival makes it as much fun for kids as for adults. Get your taste buds fired up at the chili cook-offs while learning about cowboy and Indian history. If you've got any energy left over, you can still hike the original Oregon Trail, which the settlers used when coming west. Read more.
Sunken Gardens
Lincoln
402.441.8258
All in a one-block area, you'll find "a small part of heaven" at these "gorgeous gardens with lots of flowers and ponds." Built during depression-era 1930s when workers made just $4.60 a week, the park has recently been renovated to "upgrade the aging infrastructure," and the result is new sculptures, patterns, and color schemes, along with the "ponds and waterfalls that make this one of the most restful places in town." It's the perfect place to "grab your book and spend a few hours." Plus, it's so romantic that "over 35 weddings take place here each year." Read more.
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