Vacationing in Nebraska is always a good idea, whether you live here or you’re just passing through. The state is chock full of great hotels, charming B&Bs (see our list of some of the best here!), and rustic lodges. Although we unfortunately can’t feature every one, here are 15 of our favorites.
- Comstock Premier Lodge, Sargent
Comstock Premier Lodge This Sandhills beauty in the town of Sargent is a hunter’s dream! The lodge leads guided group hunts for elk, deer, turkey, buffalo, sheep, and pheasant. Of course, if you aren’t a hunter, you can just relax and enjoy the gorgeous surroundings. Comstock Premier Lodge, 81785 Rd 457, Sargent, NE 68874, USA
- Gracie Creek Cabin, Burwell
Gracie Creek Cabin Located right next to Calamus Lake, Gracie Creek Cabin is a luxurious six-bedroom vacation home. It’s fully furnished and has all the comforts of home. Thanks to its lovely surroundings, it’s perfect for bird watching, hunting, boating, fishing, and all sorts of other outdoor activities. Burwell, NE 68823, USA
- Hotel Deco XV, Omaha
Hotel Deco/Google Maps The lavish Hotel Deco in beautiful Omaha is decked out in the fine art deco style common in the city in the beginning of the 20th century. The luxury hotel is the only one in the entire state honored as an Historic Hotels of America property. Hotel Deco, 1504 Harney St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA
- Lied Lodge and Conference Center, Nebraska City
Lied Lodge/Google Maps Recently completely renovated, the Lied Lodge and Conference Center is a nature-themed getaway very close to the Arbor Day Farm and all of the other great stuff Nebraska City has to offer. Although it’s big, the exposed timbers, wood accents, and muted color scheme make the building feel cozy and comfortable, making it one of the best places to stay in Nebraska. Don’t miss getting a relaxing massage at the lodge’s spa! Lied Lodge, 2700 Sylvan Rd, Nebraska City, NE 68410, USA
- Lord Ranch Resort, Valentine
TripAdvisor/Lord Ranch This is the place for you if you really need to escape from everyday life for a while. Located in the beautiful Sandhills in the charming small town of Valentine, the resort with its deluxe cabins is close to Merritt Reservoir, McKelvie National Forest, and Valentine National Wildlife Refuge. Lord Ranch Resort, 38946 State Spur 16b, Valentine, NE 69201, USA
- Magnolia Hotel, Omaha
Omaha Magnolia Hotel The Magnolia Hotel, an opulent accommodation in downtown Omaha was modeled after the Bargello, a palace in Florence, Italy. A couple of the hotel’s many standout features are its incredible interior courtyard, pictured above, and a very classy bar and lounge. If you home here, we’re sure you’ll agree that it is one of the best hotels in Nebraska! Magnolia Hotel Omaha, 1615 Howard St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA
- Niobrara River Ranch, Near Valentine
Niobrara River Ranch The log cabins at the Niobrara River Ranch were made from local wood harvested from the ranch property itself. Located right on the Niobrara River, the cabins offer truly spectacular sights. Guests have easy access to five private fishing ponds and all kinds of fun on the river. Niobrara River Ranch, 90427 Timber Ridge Rd, Valentine, NE 69201, USA
- Olde Main Street Inn, Chadron
Steve Huff/Google Maps The Olde Main Street Inn is an historic 1890s hotel offers some great history right in Chadron’s Main Street Business District. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was once the most luxurious lodging in the area. The hotel’s rustic country saloon is a great place to meet locals and other guests while soaking in the atmosphere of the picturesque western town. Olde Main Street Inn, 115 Main St, Chadron, NE 69337, USA
- Pine Valley Resort, Long Pine
Pine Valley Resort Seven heated, air conditioned cabins make up the Pine Valley Resort that sits alongside Long Pine Creek. There is plenty of outdoor space to play and explore, and the site boasts a miniature golf course that guests can use any time the mood strikes them. Pine Valley Resort, 87799 Pine Valley Road, Long Pine, NE 69217, USA
- Plantation House Bed and Breakfast, Elgin
Plantation House Located in Elin, about 2-1/2 hours northwest of Omaha, is an impressive 19th century Greek Revival mansion and a truly unexpected bit of grandeur in this little town. Stay in one of the main house’s lovely rooms, or rent out the entire guest cottage for a family vacation. Elgin, NE 68636, USA
- Platte River State Park, Louisville
TripAdvisor/vagabomber If you really want to rough it and sleep like native Nebraskans once did, you can rent one of the teepees at Platte River State Park, one most unique places to stay in Nebraska. They’re all mounted on wooden platforms to keep you slightly separated from the ground. If you want to rough it just a little less, the park also offers some rustic little cabins. Platte River State Park, 14421 346th St, Louisville, NE 68037, USA
- Ponderosa Ranch, Crawford
Ponderosa Ranch Facebook Page Unpack your gear in a rustic cabin at this awesome ranch in the town of Crawford, and then take off to hunt some Merriam wild turkeys or mule deer. If you aren’t interested in hunting, the ranch is also situated very close to Windy Point, that iconic horseshoe curve that the BNSF railroad trains traverse many times a day - it’s a railroad photographer’s dream! Ponderosa Ranch, 680 Saw Logging Rd, Crawford, NE 69339, USA
- River Inn, Brownville
River Inn The River Inn is floating bed and breakfast on the Missouri river and a really sweet, tranquil place to spend a few nights. There are numerous opportunities here to gather and socialize with other guests, or you can take the 10-minute walk to explore historic Brownville. River Inn Resort, 72898 648A Ave, Brownville, NE 68321, USA
- Slattery Vintage Estates, Nehawka
Kevin Knudson/Google Maps Want to try camping but don’t want to sleep on the hard ground? The Slattery Vintage Estates offers “glamping,” a comfy compromise between camping and staying in a hotel. The bungalows at Slattery Vintage are mounted on decks with porches that overlook the vineyards. Inside, the bungalows are equipped with electricity, antique furniture, and a hotel-like atmosphere. Slattery Vintage Estates, 8925 Adams St, Nehawka, NE 68413, USA
- Uncle Buck’s Lodge, Brewster
TripAdvisor/Mary C. Uncle Buck’s Lodge is a 10,000-acre working cattle ranch is a Sandhills treasure. You can relax and spend some time getting away from it all, or you can help in the ranch’s daily operations…just like the guys in City Slickers, but hopefully with fewer mishaps. Uncle Buck’s Lodge, 455 Brewster Ave, Brewster, NE 68821, USA
There are some really impressive places to spend a night or two – or why not a whole week? – in Nebraska that are far from the ordinary. We can’t fit them all into just one list, so let us know your own personal favorites in the comments.
Comstock Premier Lodge
This Sandhills beauty in the town of Sargent is a hunter’s dream! The lodge leads guided group hunts for elk, deer, turkey, buffalo, sheep, and pheasant. Of course, if you aren’t a hunter, you can just relax and enjoy the gorgeous surroundings.
Comstock Premier Lodge, 81785 Rd 457, Sargent, NE 68874, USA
Gracie Creek Cabin
Located right next to Calamus Lake, Gracie Creek Cabin is a luxurious six-bedroom vacation home. It’s fully furnished and has all the comforts of home. Thanks to its lovely surroundings, it’s perfect for bird watching, hunting, boating, fishing, and all sorts of other outdoor activities.
Burwell, NE 68823, USA
Hotel Deco/Google Maps
The lavish Hotel Deco in beautiful Omaha is decked out in the fine art deco style common in the city in the beginning of the 20th century. The luxury hotel is the only one in the entire state honored as an Historic Hotels of America property.
Hotel Deco, 1504 Harney St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA
Lied Lodge/Google Maps
Recently completely renovated, the Lied Lodge and Conference Center is a nature-themed getaway very close to the Arbor Day Farm and all of the other great stuff Nebraska City has to offer. Although it’s big, the exposed timbers, wood accents, and muted color scheme make the building feel cozy and comfortable, making it one of the best places to stay in Nebraska. Don’t miss getting a relaxing massage at the lodge’s spa!
Lied Lodge, 2700 Sylvan Rd, Nebraska City, NE 68410, USA
TripAdvisor/Lord Ranch
This is the place for you if you really need to escape from everyday life for a while. Located in the beautiful Sandhills in the charming small town of Valentine, the resort with its deluxe cabins is close to Merritt Reservoir, McKelvie National Forest, and Valentine National Wildlife Refuge.
Lord Ranch Resort, 38946 State Spur 16b, Valentine, NE 69201, USA
Omaha Magnolia Hotel
The Magnolia Hotel, an opulent accommodation in downtown Omaha was modeled after the Bargello, a palace in Florence, Italy. A couple of the hotel’s many standout features are its incredible interior courtyard, pictured above, and a very classy bar and lounge. If you home here, we’re sure you’ll agree that it is one of the best hotels in Nebraska!
Magnolia Hotel Omaha, 1615 Howard St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA
Niobrara River Ranch
The log cabins at the Niobrara River Ranch were made from local wood harvested from the ranch property itself. Located right on the Niobrara River, the cabins offer truly spectacular sights. Guests have easy access to five private fishing ponds and all kinds of fun on the river.
Niobrara River Ranch, 90427 Timber Ridge Rd, Valentine, NE 69201, USA
Steve Huff/Google Maps
The Olde Main Street Inn is an historic 1890s hotel offers some great history right in Chadron’s Main Street Business District. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was once the most luxurious lodging in the area. The hotel’s rustic country saloon is a great place to meet locals and other guests while soaking in the atmosphere of the picturesque western town.
Olde Main Street Inn, 115 Main St, Chadron, NE 69337, USA
Pine Valley Resort
Seven heated, air conditioned cabins make up the Pine Valley Resort that sits alongside Long Pine Creek. There is plenty of outdoor space to play and explore, and the site boasts a miniature golf course that guests can use any time the mood strikes them.
Pine Valley Resort, 87799 Pine Valley Road, Long Pine, NE 69217, USA
Plantation House
Located in Elin, about 2-1/2 hours northwest of Omaha, is an impressive 19th century Greek Revival mansion and a truly unexpected bit of grandeur in this little town. Stay in one of the main house’s lovely rooms, or rent out the entire guest cottage for a family vacation.
Elgin, NE 68636, USA
TripAdvisor/vagabomber
If you really want to rough it and sleep like native Nebraskans once did, you can rent one of the teepees at Platte River State Park, one most unique places to stay in Nebraska. They’re all mounted on wooden platforms to keep you slightly separated from the ground. If you want to rough it just a little less, the park also offers some rustic little cabins.
Platte River State Park, 14421 346th St, Louisville, NE 68037, USA
Ponderosa Ranch Facebook Page
Unpack your gear in a rustic cabin at this awesome ranch in the town of Crawford, and then take off to hunt some Merriam wild turkeys or mule deer. If you aren’t interested in hunting, the ranch is also situated very close to Windy Point, that iconic horseshoe curve that the BNSF railroad trains traverse many times a day - it’s a railroad photographer’s dream!
Ponderosa Ranch, 680 Saw Logging Rd, Crawford, NE 69339, USA
River Inn
The River Inn is floating bed and breakfast on the Missouri river and a really sweet, tranquil place to spend a few nights. There are numerous opportunities here to gather and socialize with other guests, or you can take the 10-minute walk to explore historic Brownville.
River Inn Resort, 72898 648A Ave, Brownville, NE 68321, USA
Kevin Knudson/Google Maps
Want to try camping but don’t want to sleep on the hard ground? The Slattery Vintage Estates offers “glamping,” a comfy compromise between camping and staying in a hotel. The bungalows at Slattery Vintage are mounted on decks with porches that overlook the vineyards. Inside, the bungalows are equipped with electricity, antique furniture, and a hotel-like atmosphere.
Slattery Vintage Estates, 8925 Adams St, Nehawka, NE 68413, USA
TripAdvisor/Mary C.
Uncle Buck’s Lodge is a 10,000-acre working cattle ranch is a Sandhills treasure. You can relax and spend some time getting away from it all, or you can help in the ranch’s daily operations…just like the guys in City Slickers, but hopefully with fewer mishaps.
Uncle Buck’s Lodge, 455 Brewster Ave, Brewster, NE 68821, USA
If you’re interested in fun things to do in Nebraska, check out this list of 18 unique festivals happening all over the state.
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Unique places to stay in Nebraska October 04, 2022 Lysa Allman-Baldwin What are some fun things to do in and around the Omaha area? There are so many fun things to do in and around the Omaha area that the challenge will be deciding which thing to try first! For example, if you’re driving around, you’ll find some pretty cool roadside attractions, like Carhenge in the town of Alliance. Then there’s Hummel, a beautiful (and haunted) 200-acre park in Omaha. These are just a few things to get your exploration on its way. I’m looking for some historic hotels in Nebraska. There are some really beautiful and interesting historic hotels dotted all over Nebraska. One of them is the Historic Argo Hotel Bed & Breakfast in the town of Crofton. It first opened its doors in 1912 and has been going strong since. The interior details are fascinating and although it has undergone renovations, it has managed to maintain much of its original character. What is the capital of Nebraska? The capital of Nebraska is Lincoln. Located in the southeastern area of the state approximately 59 miles from Omaha to the east, and 192 miles from Kansas City, KS and Kansas City, MO, Lincoln offers a lot to see, do, and experience. First, be sure to visit the state capitol building which is brimming with stunning architectural details and of course, interesting history related to the city and the state. Other cool things to do are visits to the Lincoln Children’s Zoo, Sunken Gardens, and Pioneers Park, just to name a few.
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Unique places to stay in Nebraska
October 04, 2022
Lysa Allman-Baldwin
What are some fun things to do in and around the Omaha area? There are so many fun things to do in and around the Omaha area that the challenge will be deciding which thing to try first! For example, if you’re driving around, you’ll find some pretty cool roadside attractions, like Carhenge in the town of Alliance. Then there’s Hummel, a beautiful (and haunted) 200-acre park in Omaha. These are just a few things to get your exploration on its way. I’m looking for some historic hotels in Nebraska. There are some really beautiful and interesting historic hotels dotted all over Nebraska. One of them is the Historic Argo Hotel Bed & Breakfast in the town of Crofton. It first opened its doors in 1912 and has been going strong since. The interior details are fascinating and although it has undergone renovations, it has managed to maintain much of its original character. What is the capital of Nebraska? The capital of Nebraska is Lincoln. Located in the southeastern area of the state approximately 59 miles from Omaha to the east, and 192 miles from Kansas City, KS and Kansas City, MO, Lincoln offers a lot to see, do, and experience. First, be sure to visit the state capitol building which is brimming with stunning architectural details and of course, interesting history related to the city and the state. Other cool things to do are visits to the Lincoln Children’s Zoo, Sunken Gardens, and Pioneers Park, just to name a few.
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The OIYS Visitor Center
There are so many fun things to do in and around the Omaha area that the challenge will be deciding which thing to try first! For example, if you’re driving around, you’ll find some pretty cool roadside attractions, like Carhenge in the town of Alliance. Then there’s Hummel, a beautiful (and haunted) 200-acre park in Omaha. These are just a few things to get your exploration on its way.
I’m looking for some historic hotels in Nebraska.
There are some really beautiful and interesting historic hotels dotted all over Nebraska. One of them is the Historic Argo Hotel Bed & Breakfast in the town of Crofton. It first opened its doors in 1912 and has been going strong since. The interior details are fascinating and although it has undergone renovations, it has managed to maintain much of its original character.
What is the capital of Nebraska?
The capital of Nebraska is Lincoln. Located in the southeastern area of the state approximately 59 miles from Omaha to the east, and 192 miles from Kansas City, KS and Kansas City, MO, Lincoln offers a lot to see, do, and experience. First, be sure to visit the state capitol building which is brimming with stunning architectural details and of course, interesting history related to the city and the state. Other cool things to do are visits to the Lincoln Children’s Zoo, Sunken Gardens, and Pioneers Park, just to name a few.
