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DRIVE TRIP

Nebraska's Historic Lincoln Highway

This drive trip covers a 469-mile portion of the original Lincoln Highway (US 30). It takes you across the whole state of Nebraska (from east to west)—showing off its Midwest beauty. With the exception of a few small towns, this journey is a predominantly rural route; farmland is the main scenery.

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Iowa state line to Shelton

Miles and miles of farmland and train tracks accompany US 30; at some points these are all you can see for long stretches at a time. Occasional silos and farmhouses dot the landscape too. You’ll pass Fremont State Recreation Area, which offers abundant recreation opportunities, including boating and hiking. The bridge over Loup River is a highlight.

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Shelton to North Platte

Great Platte River Road Archway Monument/not available

Railroad tracks, fields and silos continue to closely parallel US 30 on this leg of the trip. In Kearney the fields temporarily give way to businesses and a residential area as well as The University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. Crossing over the North Platte River in North Platte is a nice way to end this leg.

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North Platte to Wyoming state line

Wikimedia Commons/Ammodramus

The rural US 30 scenes continue on the final leg of this trip—more fields, more flatland. Chappell Lake provides a contrast to all the earth tones. If your trip takes place in mid-June, plan to check out North Platte’s

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