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Tours of the Nebraska State Capitol and its observation deck are free.\r\n\r\nScotts Bluff National Monument has no entry fee, and Carhenge is free.\r\n\r\nCrane viewing from public roadside platforms is free; guided blinds charge.","hw_hub_state_free_points":"Joslyn Art Museum | Free\r\nState Capitol | Free tours\r\nScotts Bluff | No entry fee\r\nCarhenge | Free","hw_hub_state_free_tag":"free","hw_hub_state_free_more":"All free things to do in Nebraska","hw_hub_state_food_title":"Eating and drinking","hw_hub_state_food_body":"Nebraska is beef country, and Omaha is famous for its steakhouses. Try a Runza, a bread pocket filled with beef, cabbage and onion, from the Nebraska chain of the same name. Omaha also claims the Reuben sandwich.\r\n\r\nThe Old Market in Omaha and the Haymarket in Lincoln have the best choice of restaurants, bars and cafes.\r\n\r\nNebraska has a growing craft beer scene. 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Lincoln's Haymarket and downtown are lively with students.\r\n\r\nIn the Sandhills and the west, nights are for stargazing.\r\n\r\nBars close at 1am in much of the state, and at 2am in Omaha and Lincoln.","hw_hub_state_nightlife_points":"Old Market | Omaha bars\r\nBenson | Live music\r\nHaymarket | Lincoln\r\nClosing time | 1am or 2am","hw_hub_state_nightlife_tag":"nightlife","hw_hub_state_nightlife_more":"All nightlife guides for Nebraska","hw_hub_state_transport_title":"Getting around","hw_hub_state_transport_body":"Omaha's Eppley Airfield is the main airport. Amtrak's California Zephyr stops in Omaha, Lincoln and other towns along the Platte, usually at night.\r\n\r\nPublic transport is very limited outside Omaha and Lincoln, so a car is essential. Interstate 80 crosses the state east to west.\r\n\r\nMost of Nebraska is on Central Time; the western part is on Mountain Time.","hw_hub_state_transport_points":"Omaha airport | The main gateway\r\nInterstate 80 | Across the state\r\nCar | Essential\r\nTime zones | Central and Mountain","hw_hub_state_transport_tag":"transport","hw_hub_state_transport_more":"All transport guides for Nebraska","hw_hub_state_money_title":"What Nebraska costs","hw_hub_state_money_body":"Nebraska is very good value. Food, fuel and accommodation are cheap, though Kearney gets busy during the crane migration and Omaha during the College World Series.\r\n\r\nSales tax is 5.5 per cent statewide, plus local taxes, reaching 7 per cent in Omaha. Tip 18 to 22 per cent in restaurants.\r\n\r\nThe zoo is the big expense in Omaha.","hw_hub_state_money_points":"Value | Very good value\r\nSales tax | 5.5%, 7% in Omaha\r\nCrane season | Book Kearney ahead\r\nTipping | 18\u201322% in restaurants","hw_hub_state_money_tag":"budget","hw_hub_state_money_more":"All budget guides for Nebraska","hw_hub_state_safety_title":"Safety and scams","hw_hub_state_safety_body":"Nebraska is very safe. Take normal city care at night in Omaha.\r\n\r\nSpring and summer bring severe storms and tornadoes, so follow local warnings. Winters are cold, with blizzards that can close Interstate 80.\r\n\r\nOn the Niobrara, wear a life jacket and go with an outfitter. In an emergency, call 911.","hw_hub_state_safety_points":"Emergency | 911\r\nStorms | Spring and summer\r\nWinter | Blizzards\r\nRivers | Wear a life jacket","hw_hub_state_safety_tag":"safety","hw_hub_state_safety_more":"All safety guides for Nebraska","hw_hub_state_layout":"cities","hw_hub_state_cities_title":"Where to base yourself","hw_hub_state_cities_intro":"Omaha and Lincoln in the east, and Kearney for the cranes and the Platte River.","hw_hub_state_cities_live":"1","hw_hub_state_cities":"Omaha |  | A friendly river city with a historic market district. | Old Market; Henry Doorly Zoo; Joslyn Art Museum; Pedestrian Bridge | 1306607\nLincoln |  | The capital and a lively college town. | State Capitol; Haymarket; University of Nebraska | 1306606\nKearney |  | The base for the spring crane migration. | Sandhill cranes; Rowe Sanctuary; Great Platte River Road Archway | 1308019","hw_hub_state_cities_tag":"","hw_hub_state_cities_more":"","hw_hub_state_season_title":"When to go","hw_hub_state_season_intro":"Late February to early April for the sandhill cranes, and May to October for everything else. June brings the College World Series to Omaha, and summer is river season. 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Car hire costs extra.","hw_hub_state_budget_rows":"Shoestring | 45 | 25 | 20 | 5\r\nMiddle of the road | 80 | 45 | 40 | 25\r\nComfortable | 160 | 85 | 60 | 50","hw_hub_state_budget_currency":"$","hw_hub_state_hostels_title":"Where to stay","hw_hub_state_hostels_intro":"The highest-rated hostels in and around Nebraska, straight from Hostelworld. 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Public transport is very limited.\r\nHow many days do you need in Nebraska? | Three or four days.\r\nIs the Joslyn Art Museum free? | Yes, general admission is free.","hw_hub_state_cta_title":"Say yes to hostels, meet the world","hw_hub_state_cta_body":"Compare hostels across the Midwest: live prices, real reviews and free cancellation on most bookings. Then meet the people already there in the app.","hw_hub_state_cta_buttons":"Find hostels in the USA | https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/north-america\/usa\/\r\nGet the app | https:\/\/hostelworld.onelink.me\/IdiK\/f5a50nhd","hw_hub_state_newsletter_title":"Get the good stuff monthly","hw_hub_state_newsletter_body":"New city guides, deals and route ideas. 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